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Gekko Part III

Engine pre-weathered

Engine was painted with ModelMaster Aluminum Metalizer and a liberal coat of Detail Master Blackout. It will be finished with detail gloss black pushrod tubes and valvecovers, dusted with a special "Dirt" airbrush wash,and dry brushed with artist oils.

Gekko 1000hp Sakae engine

Gekko engine mounted

Gekko oblique 20mm gunbay

Gekko Gunbay

Gekko Wing joint

Close up

This is why I love building an excellent kit with Tenax ALMOST no seam to sand.

A couple hits with a sanding stick.

Then a bit with a Micromesh pad; ready for a touch up, weathering and final coat of paint.

Kind of takes the shape of a Me-262 sitting there.

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