Samuelmcguire Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi I recently got the bandai Slave 1 kit for Christmas and I'm im not sure what colours to paint it.. I've seen some really good techniques for painting the weathering but I don't know what colours to actually use. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Here's the link to the instructions for the Fine Molds version on the HobbySearch site, including the painting guide. If you squint you can just about make out the recommended colours from the Gunze Range. Tamiya equivalents are also provided in the accompanying table. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10049184/10/0 cheers, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelmcguire Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 That's perfect thank you exactly what I'm after! Once I get the paints and start the model, I will have my first WIP ready to start posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 If it's any help, the photos of my build of the Finemolds version are here. Most of the colours I used are listed in the photo descriptions. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelmcguire Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Andy It was actually the weathering techniques from your RFI that I was planning to try out so that really helpful to see the colours you used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He uses magic Sam Sorry - that was meant to be funny, but just came across condescending when I read it back Look up paint chipping, and consider investing in AMMO chipping fluid, or something similar. You can also use liquid mask to protect portions of panels already painted metallic, and peel it off later, although it takes some skill to get the spots irregular and "in-scale". Last one I can think of at the moment is a small piece of sponge dusted with some paint, dabbed around the area. Again, difficult to make appear irregular, so it takes a bit of skill & practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelmcguire Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 No I have looked at a lot of Andys build and I think he does use magic! Yeah it's going to be hard getting the scale, the bandai models although really well detailed are crazily tiny! And I haven't painted any thing that detailed for a while.. Most my models lately end up being Lego with the little one Not sure how I will paint the tiny Boba Fett that comes with the kit, is it possible to paint with a needle and microscope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Get yourself an insanely small brush, and steady hands. Mine aren't too steady these days, so I brace them against eachother and/or a nearby part of the desk. Mounting the figure on a temporary base might also help, as it gives a larger point to hold it on, and you're less likely to muss up the paint with your (comparatively) giant fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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