My first SS build...Escape Pod

[Jcoffman99]

Hi all,

This is my first ever build. Except for one Bandai At-ST, I’m completely new to modeling. Here are come pics of my progress. Tips are always welcome. 

John

[JAWS]

Looking good. Use to be one of my favourite models. What kit is that?

[Jcoffman99]

Sadly it’s a Golden Armor. I wasn’t aware of the issues with the seller until after I paid.

[JAWS]

You got the kit. What problems did you have?

[Jcoffman99]

It was missing the three small engines and the main engine exhausts were a mess. I’m in the process of rebuilding them now.

[Jcoffman99]

Got the small bits on am starting to fill in the gap around the top.

[JAWS]

Looking good. It's a challenging paint job on this model. Good luck

[Jcoffman99]

Snow days mean more time to play with toxic chemicals!!

[JAWS]

Hope you have good ventilation.

[Jcoffman99]

So I’m trying to build the engines since the once I received weren’t even close. These are rough casts, but what do you think?

[JAWS]

Good effort. You have experience in molding & casting?

[Jcoffman99]

Nope. Learning as I go.

[JAWS]

Excellent.
If you want any tips just ask.

[Jcoffman99]

My SLA printer came yesterday. This will make things much easier.

[Jcoffman99]

Finally, thanks to a friend's modeling skills got a stl of the engine. I can finally get back to this. Especially now that the weather is nice enough to go outside and sand.