Mark1
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Thanks for the comments guys,my kids are about the only people really see my models and until I make a model of something with a touch screen they got no interest lol
Thanks, I was quite pleased with rust but not so much with the wash as not really having a clue what I was doing at the time I used an acrylic wash over acrylic paint! Still, live and learn.Mark,
That is a great result and especially given it's a first attempt. If I can offer some advice use a soft flat brush slightly dampened almost dry with oil turps and brush back towards the bolt heads to remove the tide line this will leave just the shadow at the joint HTH.
I would'nt worry to much Mark, that applies to many of us as well !Thanks, I was quite pleased with rust but not so much with the wash as not really having a clue what I was doing at the time I used an acrylic wash over acrylic paint! Still, live and learn.
This is very nice work. Can I ask how you got the effect on the cupola? Is that weathered with pencil? Sponge chipping? Look forward to seeing your future builds. Real talent.This was my first attempt at any weathering, and It wasn't long ago
Thanks for the commentsThis is very nice work. Can I ask how you got the effect on the cupola? Is that weathered with pencil? Sponge chipping? Look forward to seeing your future builds. Real talent.
Very nice effect. Thanks for the quick reply. I'll be giving that a go myselfThanks for the comments
I brushed on a little matt varnish where I wanted the rust and applied rust pigments to it then essential dry brushed it out to blend and then when dry I dry brushed some iron silver around the areas that would have constant wear.
HillHi Mark
Very nice. You have certainly got an eye for a realistic look. Earlier Scottie mentioned the tide marks. You say you used an acrylic wash and water based washes are susceptible to tide marks. Acrylic washes dry quickly and once dry are almost impossible to adjust. Now I know that many use acrylic washes and get excellent results but I find enamels or oils are much more forgiving. They are adjustable for quite a long time using a brush just dampened with thinner/white spirit. When used over an acrylic varnish they will not affect the underlying paint. Have a look at Steve Jones's builds on this forum. His weathering is excellent and award winning. He also has a very useful YouTube channel HERE
Please don't take this as negative comment - just my thoughts.
Jim
Hi Mark
Very nice. You have certainly got an eye for a realistic look. Earlier Scottie mentioned the tide marks. You say you used an acrylic wash and water based washes are susceptible to tide marks. Acrylic washes dry quickly and once dry are almost impossible to adjust. Now I know that many use acrylic washes and get excellent results but I find enamels or oils are much more forgiving. They are adjustable for quite a long time using a brush just dampened with thinner/white spirit. When used over an acrylic varnish they will not affect the underlying paint. Have a look at Steve Jones's builds on this forum. His weathering is excellent and award winning. He also has a very useful YouTube channel HERE
Please don't take this as negative comment - just my thoughts.
Jim
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