Luna Gans Build

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February 18, 2022
Desk cleaned up and we are ready to rock and roll!
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February 18, 2022
Bags of parts, decals, and some wires, springs, and cables
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February 18, 2022
Nice smoked glass element
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February 18, 2022
Bits and pieces
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February 18, 2022
Sensor unit assembled but those rough seam lines will need to get rubbed out so it appears as one seamless form. This is the same form as here: scalemates.com/profi..s&album=77372#43
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February 18, 2022
Sensor unit before seam removal
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February 18, 2022
Sensor unit before seam removal
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February 18, 2022
Sensor unit before seam removal
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February 18, 2022
Sensor unit before seam removal
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February 18, 2022
Conducting a few paint color tests while the sensor unit dries. I'll be going with 1 part Vallejo Refractive Green to 1 part Vallejo Basalt Grey. This is going to be a very weathered build so it will get washed a lot in various dirty filters.
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February 18, 2022
Sanding out seams first with 220 grit sandpaper
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February 18, 2022
Filling in some gaps with Tamiya Putty Basic Type
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February 19, 2022
Sanding out the putty and seams
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February 21, 2022
Attaching little bits and pieces to the sensor tower...
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February 21, 2022
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February 21, 2022
Slopping on thinned Vallejo Model Color Sky Gray for a cloudy look. This is a base coat that will soon get grey-green on top
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February 21, 2022
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February 21, 2022
Now for a thinned out application of grey and green mixed together and rather slapped on to create this mottled look
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February 22, 2022
Clipping, sanding, connecting, cleaning, and drying parts
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February 21, 2022
Masking what will be a orange band
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February 23, 2022
And decorative orange band painted!
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February 23, 2022
Sample of a completed body paint job. Applied thick and liquid to give it that textured look
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February 23, 2022
Rockets attached
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February 24, 2022
Cavity of searchlight painted chrome with lens placed over. This departs from the directions that would have you cover it with a slotted cap but I prefer seeing the brightness of the shiny light!
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February 24, 2022
Dirtying up the lens with some Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Brown
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February 24, 2022
Gas tanks attached
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February 26, 2022
Transmission armor and part of the engine painted and assembled.
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February 28, 2022
Engines attached and springs installed. Decals, too!
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February 28, 2022
Too small to fill?
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February 28, 2022
Nah.
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March 2, 2022
Lots of clipping, sanding, priming, painting, detailing, varnishing, weathering
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March 2, 2022
Detail of a shock painted grey then applied Molotow chrome pen to the spring and weathered with a black filter wash.
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March 2, 2022
Legs attached and detailing in progress
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March 3, 2022
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Comments

27 18 February 2022, 03:52

Peter G
Hello and welcome to the build. After recently completing the Krachenvogel FNS465 | Project by grabius (1:20) , I was keen to dig deeper into the Maschinen Krieger universe by building this interesting fellow. You'll note the "head" is a nearly-identical shape. But those two legs are new! Looking forward to digging into it and chatting with you all along the way.

18 February 2022, 16:22

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Another Ma.K. I'm in. 👀

18 February 2022, 18:14

Peter G
Welcome, WhiteGlint

18 February 2022, 18:15

Torsten
Okay, I have now moved and watch here 🙂

18 February 2022, 18:42

Peter G
Hi TWN ! Good seeing you again! This one will not have the LED treatment. Just a straight build without electronics...

18 February 2022, 19:00

Torsten
In my opinion, it also does not always have to be electronics, a nice classic oob is always a beautiful thing 😉

18 February 2022, 19:11

S M
Almost missed this 👀 following!

18 February 2022, 22:07

Peter G
Welcome to the build, FinUhu

18 February 2022, 22:36

Mona
looking forward to another Interesting build 👀

19 February 2022, 01:52

Peter G
Welcome, kestrel ! Good to see you again.

19 February 2022, 02:18

Markus Kutsch The Plastic Bench
I keep an eye on it.... 🧐 🤩

19 February 2022, 15:02

Peter G
This is going to be a very weathered and beaten machine so smooth application of paint is not my concern. Ahhh to be freed! After coming off of my most recent project - Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Build | Album by grabius (1:24) - where I focused on smooth, brushless painting, this sloppy style will be a release.

21 February 2022, 21:00

JD
Now that I've finished my build, I can enjoy watching your cool build more closely.. 🧐

21 February 2022, 21:12

Robin (WhiteGlint)
That paint looks unique. I like it. 👍
Already makes for an interesting surface.

21 February 2022, 22:24

Gareth Windsor
Pulling up a seat. This is looking very interesting already.

21 February 2022, 22:33

Peter G
Hi Mithran’dir and Windz - welcome!

21 February 2022, 23:20

Markus Kutsch The Plastic Bench
Ma.k's don't have to be shinny..😁

26 February 2022, 09:53

Peter G
That's right, Markus Kutsch ! I've appreciated not having to use any gloss anywhere!

26 February 2022, 13:14

CarlosTomcat
tuned in!

28 February 2022, 08:40

Peter G
Getting very close to the end of this build! I'm working carefully and methodically to refine each part no matter how small.

2 March 2022, 01:40

Peter G
All done! The model was a blast to build and came together very easily. Parts needed a lot of sanding to remove seam lines and fill mars but nothing out of the ordinary for a (non-Tamiya) kit. I'm happy with how the weathering and dirt washes came out. All acrylic brush painting. Well, thanks for following along and see you on the next build!

3 March 2022, 01:25

JD
Well done 👍

3 March 2022, 02:48

Mona
well done indeed 👍

3 March 2022, 03:49

Robert Podkoński
You're really talented, Peter! Fantastic work on such a complex model!

3 March 2022, 07:01

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Wow, awesome work, Peter! 👍
With the shape of the body I get why it is called Gans now. 😄

3 March 2022, 07:26

S M
Well done Gans! 👍 Btw are the legs turned around on purpose?

3 March 2022, 07:42

Lex Jassies
Nice, very nice 👍. Like your style of weathering 🙂
Is the shock absorber in picture 32 the same as the shock absorber seen in picture 33? If so, that's definitely a improvement.

3 March 2022, 09:30

Peter G
FinUhu : Good eye! I thought the legs looked better in that arrangement.

3 March 2022, 12:15

Peter G
lexjassies : So it turns out that Wave (maker of the kit) included more realistic shock absorbers and I needlessly painted the ones that are all plastic. I agree, it's a major improvement. Maybe I can use the painted shocks on a future build.

3 March 2022, 12:16

Peter G
WhiteGlint , ah! I didn't know that "gans" means "goose" until your post. Thanks! You are spot on.

3 March 2022, 12:17

Peter G
Thanks for following along, mates. Your supportive comments are very encouraging! Please feel free to join me on my next build: Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 | Project by grabius (1:72)

3 March 2022, 12:21

Torsten
You have become a fast modeler, really 😎, great final result, I ❤️️ it

4 March 2022, 14:59

Peter G
Thank you, TWN ! That means a lot to me. 🙂

4 March 2022, 16:14