échelle 1/72 & 1/32ème

Model of the Razor Crest displayed in a desert diorama with a Mandalorian figure carrying GroguA humorous drawing of the Razor Crest and the Mandalorian joking that the ship looks like a hair dryerActually, it's more like a hair dryer!

Box for the Revell Star Wars: The Mandalorian Razor Crest model kit, featuring an illustration of the ship in flightLa boîte du kit du "Razor Crest", qui se décline en deux modèles : celui-ci  que l'on peut trouver aujourd'hui autour de 78 € et une version avec l'intérieur détaillé à... 150€. Simple à monter, peu de pièces, ne justifie pas son prix...

Not to mention 5 photo-etched and resin kits that will cost around $250!!!...

Gray figurine of The Mandalorian carrying Grogu, walking through a rocky desert landscapeEn complément de la scénette, viendra s'ajouter une figurine en résine à l'échelle 1/32ème du Mandalorien...

The fuselage of the Razor Crest model, with a detailed interior, placed on a green cutting mat Fortunately—good news—you can improve the kit without breaking the bank using a little imagination, salvaged parts, plastic card, etc...

Gray half-hull of the Razor Crest model showing the detailed interior layout on a cutting matLe plancher étant gravé, nulle nécessité d'en refaire un...

A look at photos of the ship's interior from the series is essential to help guide you...

Top view of the Razor Crest model showing the detailed interior of the cargo hold in grayDes lampes sont ajoutées, divers bagages, des détails sur les poutres intérieures et des accessoires, des câbles, du papier enduit de colle à bois très liquide pour simuler les tissus. Les filets qui retiennent les objets sont en tulle fin...

A model of the Mandalorian's ship, the Razor Crest, displayed on a standDes échelles ajoutées, les encadrements et ouvertures de portes et soute re-détaillés, ainsi que des panneaux de compartiments...

Unpainted, assembled model of the Razor Crest made of gray plastic, viewed from aboveAn exterior view of the aircraft: here, the fin bases have been upgraded to plastic sheet (the panels are only deployed during in-flight braking or for repairs, so there’s no point in using the photo-etched kit—which saves money!...

Model of the Razor Crest spaceship, painted gray, viewed from the side, with the ramp loweredVue latérale : les ouvertures de portes sont améliorées ainsi que le câblage manquant des trains d'atterrissages...

Front view of the Razor Crest model, with the rear ramp lowered and the landing gear extendedA view showing the interior of the cargo hold, equipped with its accessories, and part of the wiring for the rear landing gear...

Gray parts from the Razor Crest model kit being assembled and detailedWe're adding a missing railing near the cockpit and improving the ceiling that connects to the first floor...

Gray model of the Razor Crest with a detailed cockpit and extended access rampAmélioration du cockpit dont les ceintures de sécurité. Les decals fournis ne sont pas utilisés...

A gray-scale model of the Razor Crest showing the detailed interior of the fuselage on a cutting mat Le détaillage terminé, on passe une couche d'apprêt blanc...

Open half-hull of the Razor Crest model showing the detailed interior with a fully furnished cockpit and cargo holdPeinture des accessoires et d'une lumière d'ambiance en fonction des éclairages...

 

Painting

A model of the Razor Crest painted gray, viewed from above, with a Mandalorian figure in the backgroundAll the parts were, of course, glued together, as were the reactors...

The seams were smoothed with liquid filler and then sanded; the model was given a coat of primer, and the keel and cockpit were masked off to protect them from the paint...

The entire set is painted in metallic silver...

Model of the Razor Crest spacecraft painted in weathered metal, three-quarter view

We highlight certain silver-colored panels with metallic shades of varying lightness to create depth...

After it has dried completely (24 hours), apply a coat of gloss varnish, and then, 24 hours later, apply a wash made of black and umber over the entire model, focusing on certain areas...

Before applying the paint, the decals are applied. They are fairly thin and do not need to be replaced with stenciled paint. You just need to apply another coat of clear coat over them...

Model of the Razor Crest, showing the silver metal fuselage with weathering and yellow markingsDétails des panneaux...

Model of the Razor Crest, viewed from the side, with the ramp lowered and an aged metallic finishL'intérêt de ce diorama est de restituer les reflets environnants sur l'appareil qui est comme un miroir...

The right side of the model is located near a cliff, the texture of which is reflected on its body. The entire right side and the bottom of the jet were not silver-plated but painted with acrylics in orange and earth tones matching the cliff and the ground. They were then varnished. Glazes were applied afterward to create a weathered look...

Model of the Razor Crest spacecraft viewed from the side, with the landing gear extended and the ramp loweredLe côté gauche reflète le sol, avec, sur la moitié du réacteur, une partie du ciel et des nuages, le soleil...

A veil of black has settled beneath the wings...

 

Completed model of the Razor Crest with weathered metal and the access ramp extendedInstall the "filters"!...

 In issue No. 23 of "The Weathering Aircraft," the author of the article on the "Razor Crest" uses no fewer than 9 filters and 2 Mig thinners to achieve weathering and wear effects!!!

You can save a lot of money by creating washes using acrylic varnish and paint. The photo above shows the result...

Top view of the Razor Crest model, a weathered gray ship with two large engines on the sidesIl suffit de doser quelques gouttes de peinture dans le vernis brillant acrylique et déposer avec un pinceau, traînées, traces diverses, que l'on peut diluer ou effacer, ou modifier avec un mouchoir en papier...

Each time, we choose a color from among black, umber, sienna, sand, etc...

Fine smoke trails were also airbrushed onto the engines using black acrylic paint...

 A photo showing the aging effect on the side, which has also been enhanced with washes...

Painted and weathered model of the Razor Crest, side view with ramp extendedAutre vue - Another view...

Model of the Razor Crest, viewed in profile, with the ramp open, weathered metal finish, and yellow stripesLes reflets sont retravaillés ainsi que sur le réacteur...

Model of the Razor Crest set on a desert diorama, with the access ramp loweredUne vue sur le futur décor non peint...

A model of the Razor Crest displayed in a desert diorama with a Mandalorian figure descending the rampPositioning the Mandalorian figurine on the future set...

Model of the Razor Crest with its ramp open, displayed on a rocky desert dioramaLa peinture du modèle terminé. Tous les reflets sont créés en peinture...

 

The Setting

 A red cutter resting on a white plate with a curved line drawn in pencil

 The base is a sheet of extruded polystyrene measuring 60 cm on each side and 3 cm thick...

Diorama scenery made of polystyrene sculpted with a utility knife; the outline of the Razor Crest drawn in pencilThe setting will consist of cliffs surrounding the aircraft's landing site...

A very detailed tutorial on how to work with this material can be found here...

Diorama scenery made of foam cut with a craft knife and marked with a marker for the Razor CrestIci, on a utilisé divers morceaux par économie, mais on aurait pu découper directement de grandes longueurs...

Applying gray plaster to a foam model with a brush and a paint container near a set pieceLa colle à bois à prise rapide diluée va permettre d'unir tous les éléments...

A sculpted foam diorama depicting a desert canyon, currently under construction for the modelOn laisse sécher 24h minimum...

Cliff scenery made of foam carved with a utility knife for a Razor Crest dioramaDébut de la sculpture pour affiner les roches...

A diorama prop made of sculpted foam, depicting a rocky cliff above a light-colored groundTracing the cracks. We always take our inspiration from photos...

A red craft knife resting on a block of foam cut to size with guide lines for the modelDetail of the elevation change at the base of the cliffs...

Details on the various tools used in the workshop tutorial on extruded polystyrene...

Diorama featuring rocky cliffs carved into layers with a sandy base for the Razor CrestAfter a few hours of work, you end up with a detailed rendering of the rocks...

Desert landscape diorama with a layered rock cliff and sandy ground for a model

The holes and cracks have been filled...

We continue by adding various materials of different densities, ranging from cat litter to fine sand, as fine as flour...

The floor is also plastered...

Diorama set in progress: a rocky cliff sculpted from foam for the Razor CrestA desert diorama model made of sculpted foam, featuring layered rock cliffs as part of the sceneryDétails...

Desert landscape diorama with sandy rock cliffs for the Razor Crest modelUne vue plongeante montrant le nivellement du sol...

Desert diorama featuring layered rock cliffs and ochre-colored sandy groundAnother view...

 

Painting the Set

A plaster diorama prop depicting a white rocky cliff overlooking sandy groundPassage au pinceau large d'un enduit acrylique Gesso...

A desert-themed diorama currently being painted, with tubes of acrylic paint in the foregroundAssortiment des acryliques utilisées pour la peintue du décor...

Black is never used on its own...

Diorama of desert rock cliffs with ochre-colored layers for the Razor Crest modelDesert landscape diorama with a layered rock cliff and sandy ground for Razor CrestLe soleil éclairant le haut des falaises, celles-ci ont été éclaircies...

Model of the Razor Crest displayed on a desert diorama featuring layered rock cliffsL'appareil est fixé sur le décor. Les ombres des roches ont été retravaillées...

The smoke from the reactors has seeped into the rock at the back. We add some black pastel powder...

Model of the Razor Crest displayed in a desert diorama with a figure of the Mandalorian carrying GroguLa figurine est peinte à l'huile et fixée sur le sol...

The helmet is airbrushed in metallic silver with reflections of the sky and the ground...

A model of the Razor Crest sitting on a desert landscape with the Mandalorian in the foreground and planets in the background