This is a prototype.
It was a leap of faith taken in circumstances that weren't ideal. It tried out new ideas both safe and risky, and its development ran into issues both expected and unexpected.
It is not quite what was planned. Some ideas were scrapped, some were reworked into alternate forms, and some were dropped when what emerged was great in ways that were not predicted.
It is finished, though not quite done. It is unvarnished, uneven, and has many visible imperfections (and more than a few hidden ones). It could have been more, if there had been just a bit more time.
Yet it is still good. It still brings happiness and joy.
It is sincere and heartfelt and so full of love.
It is an attempt, a hope, a guide, a promise as to what is to come.
Thank you Cohost. Thank you Eggbug.
Thank you each and every one of you.
It's been a pleasure building with you, talking with you, being with you.
I love you, and wish the best for you, and hope to see you again.
Godspeed.
And a few more pictures for the road.
Kit:
- Haropla Haro Basic Green
- Haropla Black Tri-Haro [Clear Color] for the wings
Paint:
- Primer: Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Gray (Haro and stand), White (base)
- Eggbug (Cohost Cherry): Aqueous Hobby Color #33 Russet + a pinch of #39 Purple + a dash of #19 Pink
- Cohost Not-White: Aqueous Hobby Color #1 White (4 parts) + #85 Sail Color (1 part)
- Stand: Aqueous Hobby Color #2 Black + #40 Flat Base
- Additives: Mr. Retarder Mild, Hobby Color Thinner
- Panel line: Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Dark Brown (+ Zippo lighter fluid for cleanup)
- Top coat: none, Aqueous Hobby Color is a strong paint when given the time to fully dry and Cohost taught me that it's ok to leave your works a bit unvarnished.
