Steve's Top Gun : Maverick bust 1/5 3D print

[Steve Brodie]

I will be entering something from this awesome movie, will post what it is when I receive it.

[Steve Brodie]

Arrived;
Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell 1/5th 3D printed bust

[Neil Merryweather]

Ooh another massive lump of resin, Steve!
Love it

[Jim R]

That does look good Steve. Quality 3D printing.

[Steven000]

Very nice 3d print Steve, looking forward to see your paintwork :thumb2:
Have fun

[Mickc1440]

That’s a nice print

[Steve Brodie]

Got some loose 'flesh' veils on him, off to the dryer for a couple of days and then can start proper

[papa 695]

That's better than any of my figures Steve, and you've only just started.

[langy71]

Steve, a question if I may, what do you use to prime your resin busts ? I need some for the Mekon... and wondered if tamiya fine white would be ok ..
cheers

[Steve Brodie]

Steve, a question if I may, what do you use to prime your resin busts ? I need some for the Mekon... and wondered if tamiya fine white would be ok ..
cheers

That’s fine, I use their grey primer, just make sure the resin has a good soapy bath (Ooo Mareon) as it won’t stick if any grease or release agent. Also a couple of misty passes are the best way to apply, let the 1st layer dry first. I have found that games workshop primer does adhere better than the Tamiya primer, but only got a fan of black which is useless when painting figures / busts

[Steve Brodie]

That's better than any of my figures Steve, and you've only just started.

I doubt that

[Tim Marlow]

I too use the Tamiya grey primer. Usually decanted for airbrush use. I’ve used the fine white but never liked it at all . I found it shed talcum powder like particles into the overlaying paint job. Nice start on this one, by the way Steve.

[langy71]

Thanks guys, I'm going with the Tamiya white as I need the primer colour to help with lightening up the main 'green' without risking 'pastelising'...(is that even a real word?).. the base colour by adding white to it....hope that makes sense...lol

[Steve Brodie]

Phase 2 of flesh (oil colours) added and eyes started, he is off to the box for the weekend and then can start with the veils next week

[Mark1]

Looking good.