maschinen krieger - A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant

Trying something different for the ID code. Instead of decals I printed out the alphabet in Avenir font in various size. On the backside of the paper, behind the decided letter I shaded the paper with a lead pencil. I cut out the letter and place it on the area I wanted it to be and then I colour in the letter with a pencil which essentially transfered the lead on the reverse side to the models surface in the letter's form. Lastly, I painted the transfer. It's a bit loose which I like. 

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maschinen krieger - A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant - step 5

I've quite a few Tamiya acrylic paints. And even more lacquer paints from Gaia Notes, Mr Colour and Finisher's Paints. I use maybe about 10 to 12 colours between them all. When I started hand painting, I used Testors enamel for a shot period. I quickly moved to Tamiya Acrylics thinned with Mr Leveling which eventually made me become a lacquer junkie. For these suits I decided to go back to Tamiya acrylics. I like how they go on and though I thin them to a watery constancy, the paint doesn't seem to run all over when loosely applied.

The colour is a mix of Khaki Drab (X-51), Medium Blue (XF-18) and Light Sea Grey (XF-25) to come up with green grey and blue grey shown in the paint dish. 
I applied the darker colour first on large open areas of the suit using a #6 Filbert. Where I needed to take care because of panel lines or surface details, I used my trusted #2 Woody Fit. I repeated this step a few times and then followed up with the lighter colour.

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maschinen krieger - A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant - step 4

I picked up the Evo surfacer Oxide Red initially to use as a primer, however I didn't have much success with it in that way. I use it now to "represent" a primed surface and in this case have painted it over the iron finish. I hand paint it in areas such as the reverse side of the armor plates, inside the arm wells and on the forearms as well on the suit's equipment and weapons.

There are other red oxide paints on the market, I just happen to have GAIA's lacquer to do the job.

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maschinen krieger - A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant - step 3

I like to mix metallic pigment with thinned Mr Metal- Dark Iron because together they yield a nice luster when buffed. I use a large brush to apply it because it covers the model nice and quick.

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maschinen krieger - A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant - step 2

Start off with Army Painter Primer - Gun Metal.

If you don't know about this product, it's excellent. It's a very strong enamel primer which locks to

styrene and resin well. A coat of Army Painter Primer will feel dry within 10 minutes after application. However, for maximum results let the paint cure for 24-48 hrs (pending on the humidity). 

Why do I use this primer? Since I use lacquer paint mostly, I have found other primers to "wake" when I apply my first lacquer coat- especially when my paint is very thinned. It also stands up to chipping well. Lastly, it has an extremely subtile texture to it. 

Here's where to get it: http://www.thearmypainter.com/

Step 1. Prime with Army Painter Primer - Gun Metal.

Let primer cure for 24-48 hrs. 

maschinen krieger - SAFS pilot, A/8 R/8 and SAFS Variant - step 1

New Peeps.

Altered NITTO SAFS pilot and NITTO/WAVE Raptor Pilot head.

The right arm gun is copied from (inspired by) Makoto (max) Wantanabe as seen in the 100SAFS book.

I’m using magnets at joints so the suit can have interchangeable left and right hands 

and heads between suits and figure.

Hatch on SAFS and A8 open and shut, awkwardly.

maschinen krieger - A8 R8 R2 Maschinen Krieger SAFS

Completed. Fin.

maschinen krieger - ONE OUT OF SIX SUITS....

that I need (desire) to complete before Cocogeddon begins.

This one is almost done. I tried oil pastels to weather and create highlights. The jury is still out on how useful they are.

Modelkasten Paint Set

While I was in Japan, Klav and I stocked up on supplies. The best deals we found - Modelkasten paint sets. This set in particular eluded me and became an obsesion as it was sold out at every hobby shop visited. Just before Christmas, I recieved this set from Shaw who I had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Ma.K Modelers's show. Thank you, Shaw for the gift. :)

 

Raccoon varient colours- O1 and O4 from the paint set.

Random Photos of Progress On A8/R8 Recon Suit

After the first coats of paint, I give the model an oil wash. Use a Q-tip to pull the oil off.

With flat dry brush, I pull the rest off and then repeat with Q-Tip. Then again with flat brush. I just work the oil into the paint and seams until I'm satisfied with the look.

After 1st oil wash, add decals. Here, I'm painting over the decal to blend it in more to the surface.

Scrub a dub dub...

Simple Green, stiff brush and a gentle hand to clean the metacube resin...

The kitty told me to

Moving right along, though in a different direction, I'm now building a Raccoon variant. Heavier armor and looking stance, the idea is it runs with A8/R8s and is a field conversion.
Thanks for the extra parts in other kits, Kow. ;)

Please note the extension of the hip armor using plastic card and that kitty are not included.