Jeff Pollizzotto’s USS Kepler

Posted on August 8, 2015July 3, 2017 by Steve Iverson

This model was built stock out of the box from the out of production SFSM resin and vac-form kit. Painting the model took up most of the hours spent on the model but I feel it worked out well. I wanted to try something different with this model. I wanted a subtle Aztek pattern and I tried a new technique (for me) by drawing the Aztek patterns using a number 2 pencil over the final primer coat. I then made up some thin templates out of clear plastic and used them to “draw” on the patterns on the saucer and hull. I filled in the smaller areas by hand around the engines and upper sensor platform. I then airbrushed the model using Tamiya acrylics. I had to use light coats to keep the paint transparent enough so that the Aztek patterns would show through.