Hi all,
Pretty new here, and even more new to modelling in general. It's something I used to do with my older brother 20 or 30 years ago, but nothing since. As a huge Star Wars fan (4-9) I've bought a few Bandais and with plenty of time on my hands these days I thought I'd give it a go for the first time...
I'm going to start with the Last Jedi Blue Squadron X-Wing, and cobbled together a basic shopping list, for someone who doesn't have anything:
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Vallejo Acrylic Primer Black
Tamiya XF-66 Light Grey
Tamiya XF-2 White
Tamiya XF-53 Neutral Grey
Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black
Tamiya XF-86 Flat Clear
Tamiya X-20a Thinner
Vallejo Game Air 21 Magic blue
Vallejo Model Air Aluminium (Metallic)
Vallejo Model Wash – Grey
Vallejo Weathering Effects – Petrol Spills
Tamiya Weathering Sponge Brush
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Does all of that sound right? Do I need anything else (apart from tools I mean). I would really appreciate any tips or strategies to getting it looking decent. Doesn't need to be amazing, just something good enough for a first attempt
I'm sorry to sound like a complete idiot surrounded by pros! Any help would be great. For instance, I'm not sure if primer or a clear coat is necessary, or microsol for the decal-ing (don't want to use stickers)
Many thanks all, hope you're all keeping safe.
Pretty new here, and even more new to modelling in general. It's something I used to do with my older brother 20 or 30 years ago, but nothing since. As a huge Star Wars fan (4-9) I've bought a few Bandais and with plenty of time on my hands these days I thought I'd give it a go for the first time...
I'm going to start with the Last Jedi Blue Squadron X-Wing, and cobbled together a basic shopping list, for someone who doesn't have anything:
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Vallejo Acrylic Primer Black
Tamiya XF-66 Light Grey
Tamiya XF-2 White
Tamiya XF-53 Neutral Grey
Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black
Tamiya XF-86 Flat Clear
Tamiya X-20a Thinner
Vallejo Game Air 21 Magic blue
Vallejo Model Air Aluminium (Metallic)
Vallejo Model Wash – Grey
Vallejo Weathering Effects – Petrol Spills
Tamiya Weathering Sponge Brush
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Does all of that sound right? Do I need anything else (apart from tools I mean). I would really appreciate any tips or strategies to getting it looking decent. Doesn't need to be amazing, just something good enough for a first attempt
I'm sorry to sound like a complete idiot surrounded by pros! Any help would be great. For instance, I'm not sure if primer or a clear coat is necessary, or microsol for the decal-ing (don't want to use stickers)
Many thanks all, hope you're all keeping safe.
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