The Gustav was built straight Out of the Box although, like the AFS Mk II before it, I may add a sci fi looking antenna later on the right side antennae mount. The model is painted in Model Master Aluminum for a base coat, MM Enamel Dunkelgelb, Tamiya Dark Brown (50/50 Flat Brown/Flat Black), and oils for the pilot bust. Weathering was done with table salt for simulating chipped paint and a whitewash of white pastel/water mix. Rust on the plumbing is pastel dust. Decals were applied over flat paint with Future. A detailed build-up can be followed here at Starship Modeler.


Done...............................................................................With the AFS Mk II

Backside with rusty pipes


Painted.......................................................................................Decaled

Whitewashed