Scribing, engraving and panel lining
Engraving (panel lining) is undoubtedly one of the essential techniques to achieve a detailed and reasonably realistic finish. Large metal panels are rarely presented as a single piece, rather they are usually the sum of several smaller panels assembled together. These panels may feature, among many other things, riveted joints, welding (polished or not), or various internal fittings. In different science-fiction styles, each of these approaches is used as appropriate. In the world of steampunk, rivets are everywhere; in dieselpunk, visible and well-defined weld beads reign supreme; while in cyberpunk, visible paneling is the most common.
amp “ORYX” PROTOTYpe parts
All of my models are built in the same way: entirely handcrafted, using styrene plastic and epoxy putty as the main materials, but always incorporating all kinds of objects or parts from other model kits. Many of these accessory pieces are first cast in resin to preserve the original part and also to avoid working with PVC plastics, whose properties I find make the process much more difficult.
Sniper Mech “JAcobus”
New garage model kit almost ready. Just a few more details and the little mech will be ready for action.