Sub-assemblies have been base coated with Vallejo acrylics. The orange sprayed very transparent and took a ridiculous number of coats to achieve a saturated, opaque hue.
The pilot was brush painted with acrylics and given a quick wash to bring out some of the details.
The orange suit and yellow helmet is a nod to Space:1999.
I carefully masked any color breaks with Tamiya brand tape. It's expensive, but it's the only tape I'll trust to not lift paint. At this point, the model has a very toy-like appearance. I let the base coats dry for a few days, before beginning weathering.
To break up the monotone orange finish, I applied small dabs of red, white, yellow, and brown oil paints and blended them with a touch of thinner. The transparent oil paint layers helps create a subtly mottled appearance. Some streaks and grime were also added using oils.
You've really captured the original drawing, great project.
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