Science Fiction Flavour

Author: sciencefictionflavour

  • Tyrannosaurus Rex

    This is a 1/35 scale model kit from X-Plus. I began by soaking the unpainted parts in warm soapy water overnight, then rinsed and dried them the following day.

    The dried parts were airbrushed while still on their runners. I used Mr. Hobby Mr. Color paint no. 18 as the base coat, and Mr. Color paint no. 22 for spot accentuations that gradually evolved into larger patch highlights, giving the skin a natural, mottled appearance. To bring out the fine sculpted details, I applied dark Tamiya Panel Accent Color in the recesses. The tongue was airbrushed in Character Red (Mr. Color paint no. 108) and a touch of bright Tamiya Panel Accent Color was used to simulate saliva.

    For the facial details, I highlighted the eyes with gold permanent marker and added pupils with a fine dark marker. All teeth were painted using a silver permanent marker, giving the mouth a dramatic, striking look.

    Final assembly was straightforward but required patience. Since the kit is non-snap-kit, I built subassemblies step by step – head, torso, tail, thighs and arms before completing the full T. rex form.

    This build is also a small tribute to the 30th anniversary of the real-time strategy game Command & Conquer. Inspired by the game’s hidden Covert Ops T. rex units, the model’s dramatic teeth, golden eyes, and mottled hide reinterpret the classic predator as a game-world war-beast. It is a playful crossover between model-building craftsmanship and a beloved gaming milestone.

  • Carcharodon carcharias

    A snapfit plastic model from Bandai, released through the Exploring Nature Lab product line. The mouldings were of solid-plastic, translucent-plastic, and rubber materials.

    I had the solid plastics airbrushed with Mr. Hobby paints, and the translucent and elastic pieces left unpainted. Panel line accentution solution was applied to the rubbery parts.

    In the final assembly, the pieces gripped together firmly.

  • Batmobile (Batman Begins version)

    Scale 1/35 plastic model from Bandai. A good majority of the components were snap-fit, while only a few required adhesive to hold. Super-glue was used to keep some of the wing flaps in place. Mr. Hobby paints were used to airbrush the parts and Tamiya panel line accentuation solution to bring out the details on the parts’ recesses.

  • All Terrain Armoured Transport (AT-AT)

    Scale 1/144 plastic model from Bandai.

    A snap-fit project with overall straightforward building instructions. The machine has numerous flat surfaces which can be satisfying to airbrush. Comes with intricate detailing parts and removable side plates.

  • Iron Man Mark XLIV Hulkbuster

    Scale 1/7 pre-painted model kit from Fondjoy. The set contained three runners’ worth of parts for assembly. The limbs came pre-assembled. I performed panel line accentuations before building the model.

    After construction, the cockpit housing became clad with magnetic parts. The optical lenses and several nodes on the body came with lights and batteries pre-installed.

  • Mammoth

    Plastic injection model kit released through Bandai’s Exploring Lab Nature product line. Parts came in two runners: one comprised of components representing the creature’s bones and the other the flesh. 

    Using Mr Hobby solvent-based acrylics, I airbrushed the mouldings. After construction, the bone structures form the main assembly while the muscles ‘shell’ encase the skeleton core, leaving only the tusks exposed. 

  • Megazord (Clear Version)

    Non-scale hobby kit by Bandai, released through the Shokugan Modelling Project (previously known as Super Minipla) product line. While it is said this rendition is a clear-material variant, some of the runners came moulded in solid-grey.

    With the thought of retaining the see-through feature of the model, I opted to do without the stickers provided.


    Having left the surfaces of the translucent plastics bare, enamel paints were used to accentuate the recesses on the parts. To give the solid-colour mouldings a metallic texture, I airbrushed them with silver acrylic paint.

  • Terminator HK Tank

    1/32nd Scale Model Kit from Pegasus Hobbies. Spent considerable time joining the parts with super glue. Held the continuous tracks together with staples. Used a nipper to “drill” holes at the machine’s faceplate and neck plate to facilitate the connections for the Lighting Unit bulbs. Performed weathering airbrushing with Mr Hobby paint 306.

  • Aerial HK Machine

    1/32 scale plastic model from Pegasus Hobbies. A straight forward kit that can be assembled quickly with the occasional use of cement. There were plenty of panel lines for accentuating, particularly at its “belly” where the details are more intricate.