Jonners 3,255 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Marags, as all the other posters have said, you have created an awesome model and an extremely impressive diorama - certainly better than I've ever produced! Accepting that this is something that I haven't (yet!) tried myself, can I offer a suggestion? The Stranraer is superbly weathered, but it looks bone dry; any flying boat dealing with those waves would have water splashed all down its flanks, and this would probably give the appearance of darkening the camouflage where it is wet as well as appearing more glossy. It would further complicate an already-complex paint job, but it's an effect that I've often considered when I've looked at dioramas incorporating water. Jon Link to post Share on other sites
Marags 132 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Dear Jon, Thanks for the high praise! I also agree that it does look a bit dry. I'll splash a little satin or gloss varnish on it to simulate water. Thanks for the great suggestion, Kindest regards, Marags Link to post Share on other sites
Jonners 3,255 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 When matt paint gets wet it also appears darker, so it might not be as simple as applying gloss varnish. Perhaps thinned Tamiya smoke might give a suitable effect, or gloss varnish with just a hint of 'darkener', or maybe even Klear with something to darken it. It would definitely be worth experimenting first! It's something that I've often considered but never got round to trying, so I must emphasise that my suggestions carry neither experience nor authority! Perhaps I'll get myself a flying boat kit one day, and put my money where my mouth is... Jon Link to post Share on other sites
Marags 132 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 When matt paint gets wet it also appears darker, so it might not be as simple as applying gloss varnish. Perhaps thinned Tamiya smoke might give a suitable effect, or gloss varnish with just a hint of 'darkener', or maybe even Klear with something to darken it. It would definitely be worth experimenting first! It's something that I've often considered but never got round to trying, so I must emphasise that my suggestions carry neither experience nor authority! Perhaps I'll get myself a flying boat kit one day, and put my money where my mouth is... Jon They are excellent suggestions Jon. I'll have to try Tamiya Smoke. Indeed, I'de love to wean myself off enamels all together and try full time acrylics. Good luck with your future flying boat and keep me posted on how you get on. Kindest regards, Marags Link to post Share on other sites
aninswed 3 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Really astounding - surprised the front air gunner hasn't got his goggles down with all that spray - only joking! Link to post Share on other sites
Marags 132 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Really astounding - surprised the front air gunner hasn't got his goggles down with all that spray - only joking! Ha ha! Your quite right! Maybe he got them blown off in the prop wash!! Link to post Share on other sites
Dermo245 5,854 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 +1 Awesome and love the seascape! Link to post Share on other sites
Marags 132 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks Dermot, Which part of Ireland are you from? Link to post Share on other sites
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