LobsterJohnson Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi there! For the past couple of days i've been working on the Revell U Wing kit, while lurking on this very forum for inspiration. This project had a lot of firsts for me, like using an airbrush, and weathering on this scale. I will be using the model for classic special effects in my Star Wars fan film (Trailer and Instagram, for those who are interested ) and I was hoping to get some Critique and Comments on the paint job. I'm not very happy with the way the chipping on the white came out, and I'm a little insecure about the weathering over all. so any tips would be super helpful! Some closer pictures: This is where I'm at right now, and I would love to hear what you think! Any tips to make the chipping on the white look less like dirt and more like actual chipping are very welcome! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Looks good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I echo the above comment for a first time use of a airbrush you have made a good go of it,weathering is a very subtle thing,and with the chipping could try the hair/spray method,and there is a method were you put salt on the model before spraying and brush it off after,I am no expert and there is a lot better on this site than me,but you could google it and,I have found this helps,with things I am not sure of,but if I could say its all down to you,if your happy that's all that counts,don't get to bogged down with to much tech talk.Enjoy your hobby.Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Lobster it all depends on the effect you're looking/going for? That would determine a possible route or best choices to achieve the desired effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 One method I've used in the past. Draw in the panel lines with a pencil. Use a wet finger to 'drag' a little pencil lead to the rear of the model. If you do too much or don't like it then it will wash off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I think you've a great job! If you're using this as a miniature for film use then I think you're definitely on the right track. Have a look at some of the techniques used by ILM. There models weren't pristine and perfect models made for a showroom. They were often quite quickly slapped together with pretty rough weathering. A couple of the reasons for this were the shading, weathering, etc needed to stand out on film and because you only saw then for a few seconds at a time (while in motion) they still looked amazing. If you take a look at the model in the pic below, you'll see that the weathering is quite similar to what you've already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarvelling Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looks very good However, what scale is your model.... i.e.: how big is it? Is it around 72nd scale? Great for more distant shots.... but you may need more like 48th or 32nd scale for doing close-ups? And ultimately of course, it depends on how you light the model for the given shot.... do some test filming/shots, and see how they look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Looks good to me, nice one! Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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