1/72 JPG Resin Z-95 Headhunter COMPLETE 12/26

[dupes]

Since I'm physically incapable of having only one build going on my bench at a time (shoot, I can't even have only one SCI-FI build going at the same time), I cracked into a resin kit of another non-screen Star Wars fighter. This time the Z-95, precursor to the X-Wing. Excellent model produced by Jimi at JPG resin. Starts off something like this - post parts cleanup, anyway:



Scratchbuild some laser cannon barrels and you get this:





Then today I did a Tamiya spray primer/AK Interactive Modulation Set mini-marathon...the compressor wasn't too happy.













Now I'm just waiting for a coat of future to dry, then decals go on. Also need to do "step 6" of the AK set - the "dunkelgelb shine". Going to do that with a brush.

More to come soon!

[TRM]

Nice one Dupes!! You really do pull these out from under a rock!! (was going to say a slightly more less acceptable place....'rock' worked). Looks great! These little one certainly fill the void for ya!!

[dupes]

Thanks T! This one is actually a good bit larger than some of the 2256/4222 capital ships I've done lately (see pic 1 on the grid)...but 25 resin parts tend to go together a lot quicker than 300 styrene ones if you've got the right tools!

Testing the paint job as a potential on the 38(t).

[tobias5555]

Really great. I love Star Wars and what you done here.

[dupes]

Thanks Tobias! Decaling this evening...should have an update tonight.

[wbill76]

Ah yes, the Z-95! I remember many hours spent encountering them in PC games from years ago...always the favorite of pirates/smugglers as I recall. Nice work on the little guy there Dupes!

[dupes]

Good memory, Bill! And exactly why I'm doing this one for a GB (at www.keeperoftheforce.com ) entitled "Scum And Villainy". Going with some Black Sun markings this time around.

[deafpanzer]

Freaking AWESOME! Of course you have my attention! What did you use for the barrels? Metal rod and what was that black thang? They look great!

[dupes]

Andy - brass rod and brass tube (of slightly larger diameter). The white balance makes that tube look like something other than brass!

[kaytermarram]

The little rascal seemed to get together real fast! Since I have never seen this kit and to my shame have no idea of a Z-95 I am very curious of the decals you will put on and the final paint job. Indeed!!

Frank

[dupes]

Frank - it sure did! Not a lot of messing with parts to get things to fit properly...quick to get to the paint booth.

Let's see, since last time I got the "dunkelgrau shine" applied via brush, the custom decals applied, then the whole deal flat coated. Started in on the drybrushing, but judging by this pic, I'm going to have to go a bit heavier to get the look I want.

[wing_nut]

Neat little project. Got nose art too.

[kaytermarram]

Pros and cons of heavy weathering... I like the flyboy the way he is, but sure, you can add lots more, in different colours and styles. The decals look like those low visibilty thingies seen on airplanes sometimes... Go on and post more pics, hehe!

Frank

[dupes]

No worries - once she's finished I'll put up a bunch of pics. Won't be long.

[Leon]

Dupes! Don't know how I missed this ,but it is looking really great.

[TRM]

Looking great Dupes! Cross the line brotha'!!

[dupes]

Thanks Leon and Todd!

More progress made, but the wife absconded with the camera...will get it back tonight so I can snap some pics.

[Deano]

You are nailing this one Dupes , looking great so far!

[dupes]

Thanks Deano!

Definite update today (I mean it this time!). Got the camera back and a bunch of work done.

[wbill76]

Looking good with the paint and markings on Dupes. Looking forward to the next round on this baby.

[dupes]

Here it is, Bill!

Did I say I was going to put up a pic yesterday? I really meant today. Heh. More drybrushing all around, a blue/black pinwash applied (AK's Pz. Grey-specific bottle), and the vacuform canopy sanded down to fit. Not much left on this guy...maybe a bit o' streaking and/or blast marks, glue the engine nozzles into place, and work out some sort of pilot (I have one on the way, just not sure when it's going to get here).

[deafpanzer]

Looking great... five or six more days to go!

[dupes]

I know it! Will definitely have it done in time...may just have to "sub" in a pilot to make the deadline (I've got one done for my Cloakshape fighter which is also nearing the finish line).

[Leon]

Looking really good Dupes! Nice work on the pinwash and drybrushing.

[dupes]

Thanks Leon! I'm liking how this guy is turning out. Not much left to do!

[dupes]

This one is headed into the case! Borrowed the pilot from my Cloakshape Fighter (which is almost done as well) for the pics...waiting on a package from Canada that most likely won't be here in time for the end of the year. Will get the operator swapped out as soon as I can. Streaking, pigments, pilot, canopy - think that's it. Enjoy!

[deafpanzer]

Man, it looks fantastic!!! What a huge transformation since the last post!!!

[dupes]

Thanks Andy! Glad that all of the "little details" came through in the pics...I was a little worried.

Got another one going up in a few minutes.

[kaytermarram]

Yeah, looks really awesome! Great, all the small surfaces look well shaded and lighted and the whole kit is finely weathered, not too much, not too little. The whole "low visibility" is well done. Wanna hit him with a gun shot? Aim for the pilot, harhar! The overworked laser cannons look great!

Frank

[dupes]

Thanks Frank! Yeah, that guy will be replaced ASAP...withOUT an orange jumpsuit, I promise!