Zenian League RSN Argus Class Carrier
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The Zenian League RSN Argus Class Cruiser is my first Firestorm Armada model and painting to this scale (whatever scale it is) has been interesting.
The Rense System Navy is proud to unleash this crushing brute. Sent out as a symbol of Dindrenzi power and dedication, the Argus Class Carrier will crush anything that stands in its way. Hosting some of the most formidable weaponry deployed in the war effort, it is critical to providing the necessary firepower to bring down their fearsome opponents. |
The model is a simple resin/ white metal kit. I noticed that my kit - kept in storage for some time - has discoloured badly from sunlight. The downside of the resin is that I have never had so much trouble sticking parts together!! It was really really frustrating.
Chaos Black was then sprayed over the whole model in two thin layers. I did consider leaving it black as this does look shit-hot!
I then picked out the details with Macharius Orange (multiple layers) and one of the many Citadel greys. I then washed the Fenris Grey with a mix of the base and Abaddon Black. I then drybrushed the black with a very dark grey and the Fenris Grey with... Fenris Grey. I also gently picked out all the small details like turrets etc, including some very fine lines around the turrets and panel lines. In retrospect I think the Dullcote (see next step) dulled down the subtle shading on the black - but again - trying to paint to scale I'm not sure how this can be avoided.
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I chose to stick with the Citadel paints as I was used to them and how they behave. After spraying with Skull White, I applied Tamiya masking tape in thin lines. In retrospect they could have been thicker...
After removing the masking tape, I gently applied thin-ish coats of Fenris Grey to the model and went over the Chaos Black spray with Abaddon Black.
With the guns picked out, windows painted, port and starboard lights done and engine parts painted Boltgun Metal, I applied a layer of Testors Dullcote - possibly too thickly, Happily the Dullcote really evens out some of the differing sheen on the various washes and highlights. I'm considering redoing the windows with a bit of gloss... but again the question of scale comes into play.
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The model was interesting, and comparing to other models in the range I'm not sure how the scale works - it just looks weird next to the others.
The resin isn't as crisp as other resin I have used before, nor the details as fine, which in something purporting to be so large should be there.
There's an almost rounded feel to the edges of panels, which should logically be square or sharp.
Some of the panel lines were also shallow, like the doors for the fighters for example.
I'd really like some fighters to place on the runways, but doubt they will ever be available.
I may add more details or insignia later to unite my fleet, but for now - as a test model - this will do.
The resin isn't as crisp as other resin I have used before, nor the details as fine, which in something purporting to be so large should be there.
There's an almost rounded feel to the edges of panels, which should logically be square or sharp.
Some of the panel lines were also shallow, like the doors for the fighters for example.
I'd really like some fighters to place on the runways, but doubt they will ever be available.
I may add more details or insignia later to unite my fleet, but for now - as a test model - this will do.
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