discussion Weathering practice, look away its not good lol

[boatman]

Blimey Bob you are shootin yourself down I admit I don't know much about tanks but to me it looks great an can you tell me what chippin is ? Is it a rough look ? an don't blame the poor old moggie LOL
chris

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
That looks very good quite often it is over done. That is a great result.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Chris

Chipping is surposed to show where paint has been chipped and worn away by the crew

Just put the moggie on ebay, not!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks again Scottie, need more chipping practice. Will try some grime and rust streaking next

 

[Si Benson]

Have to agree with the consensus.....I think you are doing just fine mate :smiling4:

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks again Scottie, need more chipping practice. Will try some grime and rust streaking next

You could try giving depth to some of the chips by first painting on the colour underneath the top colour then in the centre of that putting the metal finish. E.g. if the scratch is on a green area first use dark yellow to simulate the base colour then use the steel or rust to show the scratch. does this make sense?

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Si. Appreciated!!

Good ideal Scottie, will try that on the Marder

Bob

 

[Steve Jones]

Well done Bob. The filters have tied everything in nicely. Looking goooooood!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Steve, appreciated

I have left it to dry before adding some streaks etc, added some graphite on edges

Bob

 

[Guest]

Cannot see anything wrong with that Bob. The problem is you are so close to your own work that you see every little detail.

I have the same problem. You just search out problems which are not there. Sometiems I think well that is not very good. Put it on
the shelf & it looks OK. Not searching the detail.

Chuck your Vallejo Gloss in the bin. Just tried Alclad 11 Laquer Aqua Gloss Clear & it is superb.

Laurie

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Laurie

Thanks for that does it need thinning?
Bob

 

[Guest]

Hi Laurie Thanks for that does it need thinning?
Bob

No Bob straight out of the bottle. It is very thin. I would have a little practice as it is different
to Vallejo. I put two coats on & got a great finish for decals.

Used a .35nozzle at 25 PSI.

Laurie

 

[BattleshipBob]

thanks Laurie (late reply sorry)

Afternoon chaps

used graphite along the edges, added rust and grime streaks and spilt fuel, think the streaks look a bit to big?






bob

 

[Guest]

Graphite interesting one to keep in the armoury (haha).

Looking great Bob.

Laurie

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Bob,
Hope your feeling better? Your practice work on the panther is coming along really well, liking the rust streaks from the chipped paint areas :thumb2:

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Si,

Thanks for asking, seen a consultant this week, who wants a scan but also for me to also see a cardiologist, a bit worried what's going on


:anguished:

 

[BattleshipBob]

Sorry Laurie, yes a old trick I think but works!

 

[Steve Jones]

Well done Bob. Certainly getting into that weathering groove. Are you going to have a go at any dust work on this model??

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Steve, think.some of the streaks are a bit too thick?

Yes either pigments or airbrush, scary lol

 

[Steve Jones]

You can get some nice dust effects by dry brushing with oils as well - just to confuse you even more :smiling5: