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Colour is spot on Bob. Once weathered it will tone down. Nicely done sir.
4Bo at the ready!!
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Jim R
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Hi Bob
That colour is fine. A bit of a wash and some weathering will tend to darken it.
Jim
That colour is fine. A bit of a wash and some weathering will tend to darken it.
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Thanks Steve, next step the terror of modulation!
Thanks Jim, too use to German grey or dark yellow
Bob,
I wouldn't worry about the colour - as there were variations in the T-34s coming from different factories, the 4BO paint spec must have been mixed in many places, and tones must have varied on brand new tanks, let alone after exposure to sun & rain!
Dave
I wouldn't worry about the colour - as there were variations in the T-34s coming from different factories, the 4BO paint spec must have been mixed in many places, and tones must have varied on brand new tanks, let alone after exposure to sun & rain!
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Good point Dave, thanks!
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Afternoon
Right here goes first real bash at the dark art that is modulation
Really would like as much feedback as possible chaps. looks a bit too light in areas, but it was under a light as the garage is a bit dark
sprayed at 15 psi with my new sparmax airbrush with a .2mm needle
just spotted the problem on the rear panel, not masked very well on light side
the hull and superstructure are loose, hence the gap at the rear
thanks for looking in
bob
Right here goes first real bash at the dark art that is modulation
Really would like as much feedback as possible chaps. looks a bit too light in areas, but it was under a light as the garage is a bit dark
sprayed at 15 psi with my new sparmax airbrush with a .2mm needle
just spotted the problem on the rear panel, not masked very well on light side
the hull and superstructure are loose, hence the gap at the rear
thanks for looking in
bob
Bob,
what's your next step? I think you need to darken the edges & recesses ( like round the front glacis plate ) - If you're a bit nervous about this, use your darker 4BO thinned a lot, not necessarily with thinners, but use some matt varnish. This reduces the opacity of the paint, but keeps the density up - if you use thinners alone, then the watery paint will blow around! I find that natural light really helps when you're trying to do these subtle transitions - I know daylight bulbs simulate this ( I have one in my desklight ), but you can't beat the real thing!
You're getting there..............
Dave
what's your next step? I think you need to darken the edges & recesses ( like round the front glacis plate ) - If you're a bit nervous about this, use your darker 4BO thinned a lot, not necessarily with thinners, but use some matt varnish. This reduces the opacity of the paint, but keeps the density up - if you use thinners alone, then the watery paint will blow around! I find that natural light really helps when you're trying to do these subtle transitions - I know daylight bulbs simulate this ( I have one in my desklight ), but you can't beat the real thing!
You're getting there..............
Dave
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Morning Bob
Hopefully a good day with your Anti Stug build and work on modulation, as Dave said, dark and edges.
Its going to be a sunny one, perhaps too warm to spray?
Perhaps get your paints little thinner?
Practise makes .......................... a mess LOL
Enjoy the day
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Steve H
Hopefully a good day with your Anti Stug build and work on modulation, as Dave said, dark and edges.
Its going to be a sunny one, perhaps too warm to spray?
Perhaps get your paints little thinner?
Practise makes .......................... a mess LOL
Enjoy the day
Regards
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Many thank Dave, much appreciated advice!!
Morning Steve, no energy at all so not a lot today, but plenty to look and plan!!
Was beginning to think no one was interested in my efforts??
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I'm following along Bob, as I'm sure are others. I want to see the wreck finished!
I think the same about my stuff, and I'm sure some others do too about their own builds, but I reckon (and hope) it's because updates are literally flying through at such a rate on the forum, that folks simply miss them and before you know it, the thread has vanished from page one.
I’m also following, I read most everything on the forum, but don’t always comment if time is limited or I don’t have anything useful to add (This is most of the time LOL)....By the way, if you don’t think people are interested in this build, you want to try 28mm figures 
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Bob,
Always interested but it is easy to miss posts.
Always interested but it is easy to miss posts.
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Many thanks all
Its down to being a teacher and the importance of feedback! Always had students asking me, how did i do, did i pass, what was wrong etc
Really appreciate the replies, not forgetting the Steve's, H and Jones!!! Fantastic advice, support and guideance from them!!!
Its down to being a teacher and the importance of feedback! Always had students asking me, how did i do, did i pass, what was wrong etc
Really appreciate the replies, not forgetting the Steve's, H and Jones!!! Fantastic advice, support and guideance from them!!!
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Let me introduce you Bob to the world of white and brown envelopes. Any size or thickness will do but obviously larger and thicker the better. Please make sure all notes (no coinage please) are well sanitised due to the Covid. Scottie runs the safety deposit box end of the operation and he will give you details of where to send the money and the key collection point for a small fee of course. If you have trouble getting over the border due to lockdown JR runs a once a week nightly shuttle from the border to the safety deposit box for a small fee also. 
More than happy to help my friend. Looking forward to seeing more progress shots as you get to grips with the joys of modulation
Steve
More than happy to help my friend. Looking forward to seeing more progress shots as you get to grips with the joys of modulation
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Just done a chq but off it went bounching down the street, straight into the lake to be eaten by a duck!!!
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You still have a cheque book?
Had an hour of spluttering AB, nothing done but clean, clean, clean and clean again ,left to soak overnight
Perhaps we will both have a better day tomorrow?
Take care and enjoy the rest, recharge & research
Perhaps a cure for rubber cheques LOL
Regards
Steve H
Had an hour of spluttering AB, nothing done but clean, clean, clean and clean again ,left to soak overnight
Perhaps we will both have a better day tomorrow?
Take care and enjoy the rest, recharge & research
Perhaps a cure for rubber cheques LOL
Regards
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Oh yes, the cash is buried in the garden and x marks the spot
Bit mor interest to day so fopllowing Mr Jiones advice, added a a brush lightened 4Bo on top of bolt heads and hinges etc
Not sure if it hits the right spot
As alwaysm would apprecite advice
Getting there albeit very slowly
bob
Bit mor interest to day so fopllowing Mr Jiones advice, added a a brush lightened 4Bo on top of bolt heads and hinges etc
Not sure if it hits the right spot
As alwaysm would apprecite advice
Getting there albeit very slowly
bob
Steve Jones
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A terrific first attempt Bob. The light highlights look really good.