Anyhow here is a further update from our budding modeller Yoda Jammies.
Spent a lot of time sanding down some of the milling effects on the model. APS is not easy to work with. I started with a 200 grit sand paper, but that was too week. So, I went to a hardware store and got 80 grit, then i used a 100 grit, before wet-sanding the model with 200 grit. Overall, this smoothes out a lot of the artefacts, while keeping the model looking like a Freerunner, and not just a piece of plastic. Sanding will also let paint more readily adhere to the surface.
Next I tackled the small bits. Some of the guns were about the size of an American quarter. After sanding those as well, I used a pin vice to drill in the holes where the gun barrels would be. Then, I drilled a hole in both guns and turret mounts. This allowed me to use a thin wire and super glue to connect the assembly. With the glue and the wire, the bond is very strong.
Priming will be next. Stay tuned.
Also in addition here are a few examples of other quite unique Star Wars models he has done. The first is another model realised through the same Rapid Prototyping process, an Imperial Chariot LAV Command Speeder.
And finally a Rebel E-Wing fighter built using a very limited edition resin kit.
Closed Alpha Test & Deth..
