Ron Bauer

I had initially planned to document each stage for all the pieces across the board, but as there are more pieces than I have alligator clamps, I've chosen to shift my focus. I'm instead going to focus on documenting the completion of the model section by section, starting with the thruster binders.

I've included some highlights of my initial attempts to document various stages of painting and applying gold leaf.

For the thruster binders I started by priming, painting, and clear coating. I used Valejo black primer, then Kaleido Gun Metal and Zirconium Black for the inner and outer pieces. Then I applied the gold leaf to the inner piece, and coated it in Transparent Red. Before assembling the pieces I took the time to brush paint some minor details, like adding chrome to the thruster nozzles and more Zirconium Black to some recessed sections. I had intended to panel line as well, but decided to do that after another clear coat once the decals have been applied.