I recieved the Bandai X-Wing plastic model for Xmas. Can anyone recommend Vellejo Paint colors to get the right scheme for Luke Skywalkers X-Wing?
The instructions are in Japanese and I have found english translations but they are not helpful.
Was wondering if there is any guide from an official source or if everyone is just guessing.
I dont know about Luke's personally, but I did paint a Wraith Squadron X-Wing onto a snap tight model. Used Gunship Grey for the over all hull, then I used Navy Aggressor Grey for the panels i wanted a lighter shade. I also used some gloss black for wing tips, and a panel on the bottom, which i ultimately regret, mainly cause its gloss and the other ones are not. All enamel paint, the two greys are Model Master' paint.
Try this:
http://www.mech9.com/2015/02/172-x-wing-starfighter-construction.html
or this:
Most of the time I use Vallejo Model Air Acrylics. For primer I used German Panzer Grey. The base color is a mix of white and aged white (which only works best over dark primer). I spray the base color in different stages and vary the opacity on areas with more details/shadowed areas for a besser 3D-effect.
For the red tone, I chose Ferrari red, although Fire Red would be closer to the red used by ILM; but I felt the lighter Ferrari red matches the on-screen color better.
The canopy blue is always a tough one... Stormy Sea Blue was the color used by ILM which is quite sensitive to lighting - sometimes it looks pale blue, sometimes is appears just grey... I chose a mixture of pale blue, light blueish gray and aged white.
After all paints are dried, I use a light wash of a dark brownish grey, applied very carefully.
In case of Red 5, I used some brown rust marks and some dark grey spots.
I get the most striking effects with chipping (maskol applied with a small sponge) and spraying the smoke and dirt with a thin airbrush needle.
Try this:
http://www.mech9.com/2015/02/172-x-wing-starfighter-construction.html
or this:
Most of the time I use Vallejo Model Air Acrylics. For primer I used German Panzer Grey. The base color is a mix of white and aged white (which only works best over dark primer). I spray the base color in different stages and vary the opacity on areas with more details/shadowed areas for a besser 3D-effect.
For the red tone, I chose Ferrari red, although Fire Red would be closer to the red used by ILM; but I felt the lighter Ferrari red matches the on-screen color better.
The canopy blue is always a tough one... Stormy Sea Blue was the color used by ILM which is quite sensitive to lighting - sometimes it looks pale blue, sometimes is appears just grey... I chose a mixture of pale blue, light blueish gray and aged white.
After all paints are dried, I use a light wash of a dark brownish grey, applied very carefully.
In case of Red 5, I used some brown rust marks and some dark grey spots.
I get the most striking effects with chipping (maskol applied with a small sponge) and spraying the smoke and dirt with a thin airbrush needle.
Thank you! That second link is exactly what I was looking to find! Perfect! Thanks!
You're welcome. Good luck! The Bandai kits are awesome. If you really want to challenge your sanity and fine motor skills, get the Y-Wing.
