Grace builds a Wild Stallion

[Sherman 18]

Grace got this kit Saturday for her birthday. She got two but we are going to see the first one here.

I feel bad for her as the kits she really likes just do not have a good fit. It causes her to get frustrated putting it together. It took all four of our hands and some clamps to get this together. I had her try super glue for a filler on the seams. Worked in some places but others the parts were so far off it took some putty. She was a real trooper on this and stayed with it. She did a good job sanding the seams. I started to take pictures just before painting.

First time she has used spray can primer

She air brushed it Tamiya gloss black first then put a coat of Tamiya clear blue on the top and sides of the horse

I took some pictures of painting, forgot to up load them. I'll add them next update.

I'm proud of her as took some extra steps and tried some different techniques. Now just has to finish the base

 

[chukw]

Wow! Grace, you've done a great job- that looks really nice. I know I'd have to do a bunch of work on that kit, too. I hope you enjoy painting it as much as i enjoy painting mine. :laugh:

 

[lupanzer]

Excelent!...Very nice coverage :coolio

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

Great job Grace!

 

[Swordsman]

excellent paint job I see young modeler up and coming through the ranks ...

 

[Hippy Ed]

1st off, Happy Belated Birthday to ya Grace!! :woohoo: :drinks 2nd, Very nice work so far on this!! Looks real good :love

 

[Duke Maddog]

Happy Birthday Grace! Nice score for your birthday!

She's doing outstanding for her age; the skills she's developing are coming along fast! I am very impressed. She should be glad she didn't have a horse like my Headless Horseman's horse. That one has hair and other details that made filling and sanding so much more difficult. Feel free to look back on my Maddog Manufacturing Thread to see what I'm talking about.

She's really doing fantastic! Keep at it Grace and don't feel bad about being frustrated. We all get that way! I'm proud of you for sticking with it though.

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks for the comments guys, she really enjoyed reading them

Maddog I'll have to show her your build.

here are some shots of her painting

I forgot to have her wear a respirator

and here is her shadow

 

[Hippy Ed]

 

[moon puppy]

Good job Grace

 

[Duke Maddog]

Nice! I love the intensity on her face; she's really focused. Yeah, I don't use a respirator either; I have one fan blowing everything out the window, and another one behind me blowing it toward the window and away from me.

 

[Sharkmouth]

You are rightfully proud of her! She is excellent!

Regards,

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks for the comments guys she really enjoys reading them!

Some pictures of her finishing up the base for this horse.

Done and at the big show

She took home a bronze for her effort at her first time at Eagle Quest!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo:

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Swordsman]

I saw the black stallion up close and personal I wish I could paint that good with a airbrush ... Congrats ... On your ribbon !!!

 

[Duke Maddog]

That is awesome! Like father like daughter! I envy you. Grace, congrats on the well-deserved awards. You did outstanding!

 

[Hippy Ed]

WTG Grace!!! :woohoo: :dance You'll get that Eagle next year!!! You've got the talentgirl!! :geek

 

[moon puppy]

Congratulations Grace, well deserved and first of many awards I'm sure.

 

[Robertp]

I am very impressed with Grace's paint job. A gloss coat with no room for error and it is perfect.