Mike Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I got this for review and just couldn't resist putting it together in between doing other things, and it did put up a little bit more of a fight than I expected, with a few ripples in the body that needed filling, some confusion in the direction the lower body faces, and some bubbles in the corrugated leg parts. They were easy enough to fix, and I've been priming it on & off for a few days, testing, fettling and so forth in between sessions, finishing off with a coat of black. This morning I squirted some LifeColor panzer grey all over it, and sealed that in with some AK Gauzy before applying a couple of coats of AK Worn Effects Chipping Fluid (ooer!). Then I overcoated that with some more LifeColor, but this time some Anthrazitzgrau, which is slightly lighter than the base shade. I've been harassing it with a stiff paintbrush for a wee while now, and decided to take a few pics to see how it looks, as you get a bit "blind" to it after a while. It's the first time I've used this technique, so I was a little anxious about screwing it up I'm quite pleased with how it has come out so far, but there's still a long way to go with it. I'm basing mine off the look of the Star Wars originals, although every one seems to differ slightly from the last pic. I've since applied a filter for Panzer Grey (an old Mig one) to blend the two shades, and add a bit of tonal variation, but I have a lot more to do to weather it. I've also got to do the detail painting of the feet, the greeblie insert in the front etc., and add a general dust coat to finish. It's about the most beaten up model I've tried to date, so I'll be hoping that Andy gets a wriggle on with his painting, so I can slavishly copy him 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Looks nice Mike, some nice natural looking scuffs and scrapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Thanks - I've got to figure out my next step now... Might do a muck wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 5 hours ago, Mike said: so I'll be hoping that Andy gets a wriggle on with his painting, so I can slavishly copy him He's primed and ready to go Mike. Yours is looking nicely abused already. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 that's just a vicious rumour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 In the cold light of day, old Gonky seems a bit dark to me, which is a bit of a pain and probably down to the filters darkening the grey. I'm going to have a go at post-shading it with a bit lighter shade of grey, trying not to lose the scratching, as I was quite pleased with the way it came out. We shall see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 While it's quite dark, it does look good and the chipping effects are quite convincing, overpainting them with a paler colour, even subtly misted on, might look a bit odd.....Maybe paint some of the panels in a contrasting colour to brighten it up instead? PS - A pale dust-wash combined with dry-pastel streaking might look good on a dark subject like this too.....Think Tatooine weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lots of choices... I might just overspray the lot with a paler grey over some more chipping fluid and go for some serious three-layer chips with everything Dunno... jury's out as yet. I'm looking at him on the turntable in my spray booth, and he's just not interesting enough as he stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Some numbers or graffiti perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'm trying to keep it close to the Star Wars Gonk, although I might succumb and put an ass-stripe on him somewhere along the line. Not quite sure of what technique to use, but I'll have a think about it while I process a few photos for a review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm loving this, the colour really works well , i would agree about using a pale dust wash, it would make all the various panels pop out and give him/her/it added depth, keep up the good work...(p.s. i' also waiting for AndyRM101 to throw some paint at his..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I bit the bullet and gave him another coat of paint, this time somewhat lighter to take account of the darkening effect of the following filters. I also did a bit of noodling of different shades on the base tone to improve on the mucky look I'm going for. Here's where he's at now after a single dose of Ochre filter to add some sandiness to the paintwork. I masked over the few buttons I'd begun painting, although they're not quite finished yet, so they survived the process more-or-less intact. I still have a fair bit of detail-painting left to do, and will probably add a haze of dust around the lower extremities with the airbrush once the ribbed legs are painted along with the other details. I'm happier with the colour, as in the daylight with the filters, the previous finish was too dark. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 That turned out well.....Looking forward to the next bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Once I figure out what the next step is, I'll let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 To be honest Mike, when I read the post where you said you wanted to lighten him I thought "no no he looks fine as he is", but now you have repainted and added the dust wash etc he looks an awful lot better. Impressive, I worry with what I'm doing that I'll go too far with weathering etc, but I can see from this that you also have to be brave and know when to have another go too. Looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Looks nice, I like the relatively low contrast - I think it suits the scale and the dusty Star Wars look well. Cheers, W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Really like the dusty finish on him now, like Will said its very star warsy looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The first version was already looking great but the new paint coats are really a further improvement. René Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The paler dusty look's definitely working. He looks like he's spent a lifetime shuffling around Mos Eisley. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Cheers for the comments chaps I've been pottering with this again, and did a bit of dusting up of the horizontal surfaces, painted his rubbery legs a darker shade for some contrast, and gave the lower edges a bit of a dust haze using Tamiya Buff. I also added a bit of rust streaking using one of the new oil brushers I reviewed t'other day, dragged downwards with a flat brush damp with thinners. Since I took the pics I've tidied up the buttons on his control panel, written "cat" in Star Wars alphabet on the front, and added a little stencil on his butt... like the droid version of a tramp stamp I'm not sure whether to call him finished, or carry on titivating 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Very nice, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looking good to me Mike ! That's always a trick in itself knowing when to stop :-) I guess the best indication is if you're happy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I think I might stop here. It looks quite Tatooine-y (non-alcoholic), and although it ain't as funky as Andy's green and red one, it's "canon" or at least as canon-y as I can manage with limited refs, for what that's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 You could maybe indulge in some more dust-effects on the lower portions, but as has already been said, sometimes it's better to be sparing with such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DalekCheese Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Is there an RFI for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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