An update! Body parts. I'm using gloss paints, but the idea is that it will look reasonably close to a store-bought Metrotitan (if there was such a thing) with slightly better paint apps. Keep in mind these are very unfinished pieces, needing plenty of touch ups before they're done.

Back:
DSC_0661 by M-bot2011

DSC_0662 by M-bot2011

Front:
DSC_0664 by M-bot2011

Together:
DSC_0666 by M-bot2011

DSC_0667 by M-bot2011

Left side, still partially masked and short a few coats of paint:
DSC_0665 by M-bot2011

I have something planned for the right side of the chest and to that end, I tried out a new product - Humbrol Maskol, a liquid masking agent that is painted on, dries in 15-20mins, and then can be painted over. When it's removed, its a little like soft rubber.

DSC_0652 by M-bot2011

DSC_0653 by M-bot2011

After about 6-8 coats of blue, over 3 days (which is the longest it should be left on, according to the instructions - although I'm unsure what the consequences would be if left on longer).
DSC_0654 by M-bot2011

After the Maskol is peeled off and the paint cleaned up a bit:
DSC_0659 by M-bot2011

DSC_0660 by M-bot2011

Some of the edges didn't come off clean and will need to be touched up. I think next time I use the Maskol, I will run a very sharp blade down the edge so the it comes off cleaner. But overall, I think it was pretty successful first effort.

I'm having a blast doing this, just like Metroplex before it. More updates soon I hope!