discussion SDW paints

[Guest]

This looks like an interesting range of paints.... acrylics that behave like oils!


http://www.true-earth.com/contents/en-uk/p607.html

 

[Robert1968]

This look a very interesting range and idea ( I don't know how well it will go down with Vallejo users but the acrylic and oil idea does sound better in some ways.


There I was I progressed from enamels to acrylics. Revell, then Tamiya, then Vallejo now.......


Cheers


Robert

 

[meggsy]

I've just bought there liquid dust set and applied some to the wheels and suspension of my Sherman I'm doing so far very impressed

 

[Guest]

Mmmm...interesting, but you can do what I've just watched on the video, using acrylics or oils. True, it takes skill and practice, but doesn't everything?


I'd be interested in trying them purely out of curiosity, but for now, I;m gonna enjoy my smell-free Abteilung oils!


I will watch this thread with interest though!

 

[Guest]

I think the main difference twixt oils/acrylics and these paints is that you're (possibly) getting the best of both worlds John.


Oils, for all their versatility, do take ages to dry thoroughly. Plus oil paint is a dust magnet 


I'm probably getting a few basic colours next payday, so watch out for a review! 

 

[Guest]

I think the main difference twixt oils/acrylics and these paints is that you're (possibly) getting the best of both worlds John.


Oils, for all their versatility, do take ages to dry thoroughly. Plus oil paint is a dust magnet 


I'm probably getting a few basic colours next payday, so watch out for a review! 

You could well be right Patrick, but I'm thinking low alcohol beer, fat free crisps and "best of both" bread here! However, I look forward to your road test!

 

[Guest]

I've just bought there liquid dust set and applied some to the wheels and suspension of my Sherman I'm doing so far very impressed

Got any pics? This is certainly an area ripe for development, as pigments are so messy, and I've still not found a way of fixing them permanently - ie, where you can dust your model with a brush a year on, and not remove all the pigment effects ?

 

[rickoshea52]

Got any pics? This is certainly an area ripe for development, as pigments are so messy, and I've still not found a way of fixing them permanently - ie, where you can dust your model with a brush a year on, and not remove all the pigment effects ?

don't you use a pigment fixer?

 

[Guest]

don't you use a pigment fixer?

Yep, pigment fixer and a mat varnish you would have to sand them off...

 

[Guest]

Yes, i use pigment fixer, but it isn't perfect, the pigment still rubs off without too much effort,  and I've not had a lot of joy using matt varnish over pigments either...

 

[Guest]

...but then, I've not had a lot of joy sparaying matt varnish period! Still not found one that doesn't give me grief!

 

[rickoshea52]

...but then, I've not had a lot of joy sparaying matt varnish period! Still not found one that doesn't give me grief!

Have you tried any of the Railmatch varnishes? I have always been happy with them.

 

[Guest]

Have you tried any of the Railmatch varnishes? I have always been happy with them.

No, never heard of them, but am very willing to give them a try! Thanks for the heads up, Will report back...

 

[dave]

...but then, I've not had a lot of joy sparaying matt varnish period! Still not found one that doesn't give me grief!

I always found the Tamiya Matt Varnish in a spray can to be good.  I can no longer buy that locally so I am using a Winsor and Newton Spray Matt Varnish at the moment.  Early days but so far no problems.

 

[meggsy]

Hi


john sorry for the delay but I've been away here are some shots of the Sherman I'm doing the sdw paints I've used are the light dust ones so not sure if they answer your question or not 


as a complete weathering novice I found them easy to use just paint on and let them dry and as I wasn't looking for a caked on mud effect just a light dusting they worked fine for me hope that makes sense

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[Guest]

Well, its looking damn fine, so the proof of the pudding etc! I reckon that stuff is a useful addition to my weathering box (which is getting bigger by the week!). Liking the stowage on the rear too. 

 

[meggsy]

Cheers John still got a ton of stowage still to paint lost mojo a bit at the mo

 

[Guest]

Uh... I hate to point it out, but your bow gunner/radio operator has a serious issue. Looks like he can't hack combat... he's to gone off the deep end and lost his head!


Seriously, nice looking model. The weathering looks great. Bad thing is, I am on the weathering stage of my E8 right now, and with all of the great builds of this vehicle being turned out lately, I am going to have to really do something spectacular to even come close...