discussion Trumpeter KV "Big Turret"

[Mr Bowcat]

The only thing I could think of to do pre-shading with a brush would be to maybe thin the paint down to a wash and then apply multiple coats, making each patch smaller than the one before to fade it toward the outside. Again, I hope that makes sense, it's difficult to explain.

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

The only thing I could think of to do pre-shading with a brush would be to maybe thin the paint down to a wash and then apply multiple coats, making each patch smaller than the one before to fade it toward the outside. Again, I hope that makes sense, it's difficult to explain.

Makes perfect sense, thank you.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

No worries Christian, be interested to see how you get on with it.

Bob

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Got the chipping and scratching done today, I did this in a two colour technique which is a first for me. I'm quite pleased with how it came out.

Just waiting for it to dry so I can add some rust patches and streaking.

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[Guest]

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Got the chipping and scratching done today, I did this in a two colour technique which is a first for me. I'm quite pleased with how it came out.

Just waiting for it to dry so I can add some rust patches and streaking.

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Clean and professional job with the

 

[monica]

very nicely done,Bob,looks great well done,

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Moni.

 

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

I like it, but I am also curious about what it's going to look like with e.g. wash on top of it. The problem I feel I have when I do this technique, is that it ends up looking a bit "cartoony", with rounded edges. Maybe a solution to that would be dipping a larger sponge piece for the larger wear, and then a smaller sponge piece on top?

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Maybe, although this is a learning curve for me. If it doesn't work out I can try something different next time.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Rusting and streaking today, again I'm fairly happy with the outcome for a first attempt. The rust is a little bright (it actually looks a lot brighter in the pics than it actually is) but I'm planning on giving it another matte coat which should tone it down.

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[Mr Bowcat]

It's done.

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I actually realised after taing these pics that I wasn't quite finished, I forgot to add the exhaust staining.

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[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Looking good - I really like what you did with the tracks, too!

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers.

 

[monica]

looks great Bob,do real like your weathering on this one,

 

[Guest]

Great looking build and finish Bob, turned out excellent mate

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Moni & Tommy.

 

[Guest]

Crackin' work Bob, love the weathering matey top marks.

Have fun, John

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers John.