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03-14-2009, 09:22 PM
arch2b
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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i discussed and documented most of the pre-build work in my
long running thread about customs done with my kids
.
I typically wait a week before reassembly but i just couldn't wait anymore and put this one back together a couple days early. this is complete except for stickers which i've already ordered from cobrasticker.com.
i've always been interested in giving python patrol scheme a try as it's clearly one that requires some thought and care, atleast more so than my straight up repaints that i've done thus far.
the inspiration finally came from my recent purchase of the target exclusive python patrol conquest x-30. while i was previously not very interested in this repaint of the classic joe plane, i was oddly impressed once i actually had it and got a chance to examine and play with it. the particular color tones mixed in on the conquest offered some nice layering to the overall look vs. a flat criss-cross pattern over a solid color. i immediately began digging through my box o extras and found a vamp near the top and jumped on that.
i first took it all apart as is customary for me. with my sons help we gave nearly everything a base coat of kyrlon fusion satin burgandy. i then painted selective parts black and yellow. after a couple hours i began the tedious process of masking off the intricate grid that makes python patrol pattern. this took hours... i used tamiya mask tape which i cut into 1/8" strips. i got this measurement from the pp x-30. my son fell asleep before i finished. it took abotu another two hours to get the black and silver top coats on and then the rest was just finish detail work such as clear red paint on the headlight lens, brush guard lights.
so without further rambling, here are some pictures
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