Solander's "Gungan Reaper" (AAT)
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Thank You for the compliments, guys!
And sorry for my getting absent for a long time once again.
I'm preparing for a long business trip right now - lots of running with documents and stuff. Can only hope
to make this project finished before that trip.
What I know for sure is that I would have to enter the Big Spring Contest later this year. So beware, fellas, I'll be charging all my strength and skills in the race to the deadline ;D ;D
Yes, all according to the algorithm I've posted previously.
A very time consuming technique I must say, at least for me.
Still, I've finally managed to finish this part of the work, no matter all the detractions.
Note the area on the middle of the port board - where the three square rails are located. The chipping effect there is not so contrast, and the area has a slight tone variation.
It is the filter I've used. Cooked it from the Vallejo's tan + water 2 to 8.
I'm considering applying it on the rest of the tank, but still not sure.
What do you think, guys?
And sorry for my getting absent for a long time once again.
I'm preparing for a long business trip right now - lots of running with documents and stuff. Can only hope
to make this project finished before that trip.
What I know for sure is that I would have to enter the Big Spring Contest later this year. So beware, fellas, I'll be charging all my strength and skills in the race to the deadline ;D ;D
Dark Kyp said:That's amazing congratulations!
All done with the ways you were speaking before???
Yes, all according to the algorithm I've posted previously.
A very time consuming technique I must say, at least for me.
Still, I've finally managed to finish this part of the work, no matter all the detractions.
Note the area on the middle of the port board - where the three square rails are located. The chipping effect there is not so contrast, and the area has a slight tone variation.
It is the filter I've used. Cooked it from the Vallejo's tan + water 2 to 8.
I'm considering applying it on the rest of the tank, but still not sure.
What do you think, guys?
Glorfindel
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Sol your chipping technique is killer. Such depth....well done Sir, please keep it up.
JohnSimmons
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VERY nice mate, I never considered making a filter from water'd down Vallejo..... Sol your full of tricks ;D
Thanks everyone!
I've finally made my mind and I'm going with the filter right now. Probably, its possible to say that it is visible only in my head, but that's enough to make me feel the now this tank does have the very color tone I wanted ;D
Will try to make some pics soon, as I finish with the whole thing.
There are whats coming next, along with some wash. Keep ready, bud
I've finally made my mind and I'm going with the filter right now. Probably, its possible to say that it is visible only in my head, but that's enough to make me feel the now this tank does have the very color tone I wanted ;D
Will try to make some pics soon, as I finish with the whole thing.
Dark Kyp said:
There are whats coming next, along with some wash. Keep ready, bud
S
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One of the things I liked about it, is that it WAS slightly different in shade than other panels. It gives the vehicle a little more character (IMO) when the panels that make it up vary slightly in shade.
Either way it will look fine but that was a great example of exactly what a filter does and how you can use different tones of the base color on different panels and create some really interesting finishes.
Either way it will look fine but that was a great example of exactly what a filter does and how you can use different tones of the base color on different panels and create some really interesting finishes.
Glorfindel
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Solly we need you to put up a video on that chipping technique. From start to finish. It would be a hit in every modeling forum. Reading about the technique and seeing pics of it is one thing, but watching it done in real time is another and is such an intricate part of learning.
Okay....maybe would like to see it. No pressure, just feel free. ;D
Okay....maybe would like to see it. No pressure, just feel free. ;D
@Ken, thanks for the feedback, buddy! I must admit, I've found Vallejo acrylic absolutely perfect for such stuff like filters or tone decoloration. Something I've been looking for a long time to be 100% comfort working with.
Unfortunately, I must say that if not so much time spent on this kit already, I would have repainted it completely from the beginning. While working on it, I've watched through tons of material about actual WWII and modern tanks and the pro scale modeler's techniques used in working with armor, and there are so many things that could have improved this build 10 times: color differentiation on the exposed to light parts via airbrush, some more complex preshading e.t.c. ...
Well, at least I've got a lot in mind for my next build. I think even if it would be a starship it will do as well: color differentiation on the panels of your FM Falcon looked absolutely mind blowing.
@Glorfindel, no problem, I'm pretty sure that I'll put this technique into building far more then one more model, so when I start a new project I'll certainly make a video on the "primer->Future->chipping" from the very start to finish. Just end it up with this guy
Okay, everyone, ready (Dark Kyp, cheers, mate) or not here is a new small update. In it you can see that I've applied a Mig Neutral Wash over the whole model, after spraying it over with a fair layer of Future.
Now on my list is an additional wash with black acrylic in some key points, and then I'll try an oil fading technique to give some additional interest to the surface of the model.
Unfortunately, I must say that if not so much time spent on this kit already, I would have repainted it completely from the beginning. While working on it, I've watched through tons of material about actual WWII and modern tanks and the pro scale modeler's techniques used in working with armor, and there are so many things that could have improved this build 10 times: color differentiation on the exposed to light parts via airbrush, some more complex preshading e.t.c. ...
Well, at least I've got a lot in mind for my next build. I think even if it would be a starship it will do as well: color differentiation on the panels of your FM Falcon looked absolutely mind blowing.
@Glorfindel, no problem, I'm pretty sure that I'll put this technique into building far more then one more model, so when I start a new project I'll certainly make a video on the "primer->Future->chipping" from the very start to finish. Just end it up with this guy
Okay, everyone, ready (Dark Kyp, cheers, mate
) or not here is a new small update. In it you can see that I've applied a Mig Neutral Wash over the whole model, after spraying it over with a fair layer of Future.Now on my list is an additional wash with black acrylic in some key points, and then I'll try an oil fading technique to give some additional interest to the surface of the model.
The Nylon Gag
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Great job buddy, that chipping is so cool.
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