discussion Churchill MkVII Crocodile

[grumpa]

Old Tamiya kit, hope you Like

 

[col68]

Nice Jim I really like the Churchill the weathering looks good

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work Jim

 

[grumpa]

Fantastic work Jim

Thanks so much Ian, I always appreciate your kind attention Will be working little by little on your very unique GB and as always will post updates.
That one will be a real challenge and I will certainly take my time on it, but I'm sure I'll slip in a another gem or two here and there...Jim

 

[monica]

great work Jim,real like your weathering on this one,I do like your,
darker tones, in the brown,s looks great,a big fan of your work,

 

[grumpa]

great work Jim,real like your weathering on this one,I do like your,
darker tones, in the brown,s looks great,a big fan of your work,

Thanks so much Monica, you're such a dear

 

[grumpa]

Nice Jim I really like the Churchill the weathering looks good

Thanks Colin, I try to make each one a bit different as far as weathering goes, glad you like

 

[grumpa]

great work Jim,real like your weathering on this one,I do like your,
darker tones, in the brown,s looks great,a big fan of your work,

Darker tones are nothing to be afraid of Monica, just mix up a batch of browns , black and a reddish, brick like color with enough water (if you use acrylics) to make it nice and thin.
then start laying it on in successive coats allowing previous coats to dry first.
Get in all the nooks and crannies which will later create nice shadow effects.
Many layers of dry brushing different colors and additional pin washes will eventually build up successive layers of depth and color.
One cannot rush this process and many breaks from the bench are needed from time to time.
Give it a go (in private sessions away from prying eyes until you start to get a feel for it)
I'm sure you will pick up on it.............Jim

 

[monica]

great advice,my friend,
I tend to stay on the,brighter side,than going in too deep and dark,
but should give,it a go,as I tend to lean that why,but just have,
not jumped in ,
ta for the run down,on your method of doing it,will,have to give,this
look more of a go,some time very soon,

 

[grumpa]

great advice,my friend,
I tend to stay on the,brighter side,than going in too deep and dark,
but should give,it a go,as I tend to lean that why,but just have,
not jumped in ,
ta for the run down,on your method of doing it,will,have to give,this
look more of a go,some time very soon,

Give it a try Monica, as one can always slap a base color over and start from scratch. I know many just sigh and think dry brushing is a tedious pain and revert to the AB just to get it done and I will say I've seen some amazing AB work to be sure.

I try to treat my models as 3D oil paintings. Though I dislike oils, they are a must in my opinion when applying final "metalizing" highlights.
A big batch of dirty wash can be made in advance and will last through many models if one just replenishes the pot now and then.
I use an old film cylinder with a snap over lid, holds around 2 oz I guess.

Variety is the spice of life you know and it may give you a whole new perspective on your modeling and how you present them
Lighting and photography are also very important though I am still painfully in the novice stage when it comes to that. I'm still learning though and I think I may be self funneling into my own particular niche' or discernable style.

Happy Modeling!............Jim

 

[monica]

ta,Jim,I do like what your said hear and agree,with your comments and words,as I my way,I do,
the same thing but mybe in a bit softer way,I use the AB,to base coat and lay the,basic color,s
the the rest,is done by hand,and let dry,sit back and look as the were looks not right,or,
needs more doing,to frame it all in ,in that space you have given yourshelf to work in,
let again great advice,ta,

 

[Guest]

Just caught up with this one Jim & my what a beauty!

Love the depth of colour & the different tones. As you rightly say, patience brings its rewards

 

[Guest]

Good job, Jim! Very realistic weathering! One day I will build a Crocodile too!

 

[grumpa]

Just caught up with this one Jim & my what a beauty!

Love the depth of colour & the different tones. As you rightly say, patience brings its rewards

Thank you Patrick, I always look forward to your comments, greatly appreciated............Jim

 

[Robert1968]

Very nice work Jim the depth in the crocodile creation with all the variety of colours and shades is absolutly brilliant.
Really am liking this a lot.

Regards

Robert

 

[grumpa]

Very nice work Jim the depth in the crocodile creation with all the variety of colours and shades is absolutly brilliant.
Really am liking this a lot.

Regards

Robert

Thank you Robert, glad you like her, lots of nooks and crannies on this one making it a very enjoyable project........Jim