So February’s project on the modelling front is to finish the Revell Venator Star Destroyer from Revenge of the Sith and the Clone Wars series. This was always my favourite version of the Star Destroyer class ships which you see across the saga and I saved for ages for the model when it came out. Resources at the time and other matters meant I base coated it and then completely forgot about it until I moved home. Clearing the loft at my parents resulted in it being unearthed.
This is a big model and I decided that I would start by painting the command bridge first. My first idea was to use Citadel Basilicanum Grey contrast paint over a grey base coat. This failed dismally as the whole thing was just too dark and the finish was uneven. One respray later and I tried again.
This was a basic grey spray for the base coat with some Revel battleship grey and light grey to lighten and darken select panels. The red was completed with some Citadel red foundation paint, an army painter bright red top coat and a citadel red wash. Finally some army painter strong tone was used on the whole piece and I am delighted with the results.
Just got to do the rest of the monster now!!
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