wings for fundimensions gigantic wasp model kit

All three of these were re-released by AMT in the late 1970’s and were much easier to find because of it. If you recall, I had built the other giant insect models, Mantis, Tarantula, Scorpion, a while back. I cut pieces from a different base I had to fit the buildings and made extra debris from stone clay.Įven though Rodan’s wings in the actual films are different than the kit, this is still one of my favorite models.įinally got the Giant Wasp model kit from Fundimensions, circa 1973.įeels like I traveled back in time to get it. I never really cared for the MotM squared off bases and preferred the original style Aurora kit bases. I made a custom base from my box of parts. I did a gradual blend on the wings from dark to light to accentuate the depth in the wing curve. I hand painted with acrylic paints using blends of Red, Yellow, Orange, Black and Brown. I putty filled and sanded all the seams before priming and painting. When rebuilding this last month, I assumed I could do a better job as an adult, but found the same problems inherent in the kit design itself. I remember building this as a youngster and complaining about the massive seams that show when the kit is assembled. This build is the re-issue by Polar Lights. This is the Rodan, Monsters of the Movies, model kit originally made in the late 1970’s by Aurora. Rodan – Aurora Monsters of the Movies – model Kit Revell – Endangered Animals -Mountain Gorilla (1974)Īnn Darrow self- sculpted (and the tree where she sits) I had seen the tree in one of his creations and knew it would fit well with the scene. I asked fellow kit builder, Murray Wakeman to make the long leaf palm tree (on the left hand side of the diorama). I built and compiled items for the base myself. Although both of these models are discontinued, I was able to find them on eBay at decent prices. I found the Airfix Tyrannosaurus to be the perfect size to simulate the big battle scene from King Kong (1933).

As soon as I saw a pic on a web-site I got the idea to use it in a King Kong diorama. I only recently saw the Mountain Gorilla kit from Revell. Kit Bash (n) – when a kit builder takes parts of two or more unrelated model kits to create a completely different subject, theme, and model kit diorama.

Wings for fundimensions gigantic wasp model kit