Building Konga!

I did a quick build up of the new Konga kit from Monarch Models. I really enjoyed the model. Much like the old Aurora kits, it was a quick, simple build. I decided to focus on the figure and a few simple tricks to improve the model. I had three days to finish the build to take to the IPMS Nationals. Check out the video below!

Much like the Aurora King Kong or Godzilla kits, you’ll have to deal with the seams and how to blend them into the the fur on the ape. I made some simple texture stamps with two part epoxy putty and used them to impress new fur over the seams.

The figure was painted a base of black and detailed the fur by drybrushing shades of brown. The base was enhanced with washes to detail the buildings, rubble, and ground. I also glazed paint into the recesses, and touched up with more drybrushing.

Of course, you can purchase the kit in the CultTVman Hobbyshop!

And I shot an epic CultTVman video so you can see how I used these various techniques to complete the model. Have fun!