AMT "K7" Station Project (UPDATED WITH NEW PICTURES)

[el gato]

Cool!

[novahobbies]

Let me see how they look and lay down on the model. I'll update with a picture just as soon as I get that done. I'm REALLY very excited to put the K-2 project to bed, as it were. These new decals should do the trick.

[novahobbies]

So, all that's left for the Archer is a couple spots of touch-up paint and a clear coat. Got the decals on tonight:

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I went a little too heavy on my gloss clearcoat, so that might bite me in the butt later on. But a final coat of Future over the whole model might help smooth out the decals, so....fingers crossed.

Speaking of crossed, so are my EYES. Holy crap were these things tiny.

[Drop_Bear]

Speaking of crossed, so are my EYES. Holy crap were these things tiny.

Holy crap indeed! Fine work on the Archer!

[novahobbies]

LOL, thanks man.

On an irritating note, remember those decals for the station? The seriously wrong-headed things that matched no natural curve of the hull and kept trying to break into a million pieces? Yeah. They have now permanently bonded to the hull with the force similar to the gravity of a neutron star, and are stubbornly, steadfastedly refusing to come off unless it's micron by micron. I've got them soaking in a little windex right now, but....MAN. Will this project never end??

[novahobbies]

Ok, so a little cleanup is still in order for the area where I removed the decal, BUUUT....it's gone, and some new decals are in place. Hope you like.

[DefiantClient]

Looks phenominal. Lots of hard work paid off right there.

[el gato]

Great job!

[Drop_Bear]

Very nice! By the way, your work on the dome base inspired me to try painting one myself. https://www.flickr.com/photos/132558716 ... 3040/,Link to photo

[andyh]

Certainly makes my want to consider having a go at the K7 station. I tried once before but got frustrated with it (I'm too much of a rivet counter at times)

Andy