...a.k.a, nose cone.
Today's post covers the final decorative treatment of the Protostar model's nose section.
There are no new techniques here, as most of the features are a continuation of those found on the main rocket body.
Three vertical riveted strips and a riveted band were laid out, back-punched, painted metallic silver, and applied.
A crew access hatch was formed by painting the assigned area with enamel 'aluminium' paint and surrounding it with a riveted silver frame.
The hatch lock and handle mechanism, as well as the grip bar, were fashioned out of more parts from the aforementioned surplus plastic model kit. Again, these were painted with brass acrylic.
Tomorrow's post will pretty much wrap up the Protostar's decorative aspects with the application of a few home printed decals.
Stay tuned!
