Andy350 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I have taken this as far as I could. It wasn't really how I thought it would end up, the dark dirt wash I used was too dark, so now with the matt finish it looks even darker. I am not the best photographer either!! I need to look at some other water based washed or some of the oil based ones next time. Thanks for all the advice with this build, it was very helpful. Again, this is a learning process and there are a few issues that I spotted after fixing in the paint, but I'm happy for this one to sit on the shelf. Please critique as you see fit 👍 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 It looks like a fantastic build to me. I actually like the darker tones and weathering, especially around the lower hull and running gear. Weathering will usually darken the finish to some degree. One way to get around it is to start with a base colour that's a few tones lighter than the one you want to end up with. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Hi Andy, I see that you have already finished the model, it did not look bad after all, as your "namesake" says, above, one way to prevent it from being too dark for our taste / idea, is to end up with a necessarily lighter color, because in the following processes, at a minimum, the color will change, and possibly darker ... I am beginning to take it into account, as it often happens to me ... It looks convincing, and it's a color that I like. I personally, to this model with so many rivets everywhere, I would have done a wash, to highlight them, which IMHO would give more complexity and break the monotony of a single color. Being a model of interwar, if I'm not wrong, has not seen real action, but imagine that if military maneuver, and would be a model that was left for training, so a more pronounced weathering, would not be out of historical reliability .. Cheers Andy 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, Andy Moore said: It looks like a fantastic build to me. I actually like the darker tones and weathering, especially around the lower hull and running gear. Weathering will usually darken the finish to some degree. One way to get around it is to start with a base colour that's a few tones lighter than the one you want to end up with. Andy Thanks Andy, yes it was getting darker and darker as I went along. I'm happy with it, I've progressed a little since the other dark armoured build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 30 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Andy, I see that you have already finished the model, it did not look bad after all, as your "namesake" says, above, one way to prevent it from being too dark for our taste / idea, is to end up with a necessarily lighter color, because in the following processes, at a minimum, the color will change, and possibly darker ... I am beginning to take it into account, as it often happens to me ... It looks convincing, and it's a color that I like. I personally, to this model with so many rivets everywhere, I would have done a wash, to highlight them, which IMHO would give more complexity and break the monotony of a single color. Being a model of interwar, if I'm not wrong, has not seen real action, but imagine that if military maneuver, and would be a model that was left for training, so a more pronounced weathering, would not be out of historical reliability .. Cheers Andy 👍 Thanks Francis, I wanted to highlight the rivets but I am not sure on best practice at the moment. But I take onboard the idea of using a lighter colour before weathering. maybe I should have used such a dark weathering colour. I know there are a few in this rage to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Good result, I don't remember seeing one on here before. It's just a question of practice. Pin washes as suggested, maybe some crud coloured pigments on the tracks & running gear. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 48 minutes ago, Buzby061 said: Good result, I don't remember seeing one on here before. It's just a question of practice. Pin washes as suggested, maybe some crud coloured pigments on the tracks & running gear. Pete Thanks Pete, I will look at pin washes, just need to pick up the right tools for the job. Did try a little crud as I have some colours but it didn't turn out that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Aye up Andy. Great job. Looks like its just come off a road march. Not too mucky but not too clean either. Well done for sticking with it. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, fatfingers said: Aye up Andy. Great job. Looks like its just come off a road march. Not too mucky but not too clean either. Well done for sticking with it. Regards, Steve Thanks Steve, yes it's got that road look for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Looks really well, good work! Regarding the dark finish once weathered; I find if helpful to lighten the chosen colour before painting with a few drops of buff or sand or white etc etc (depending upon what colour you're using). Great job though. Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thanks Darryl, I suppose I could have applied this, would drops of buff be applied as a watered down wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 As has already been said, it looks good. If you want to lighten it a little now, get hold of some of Migs "Allied Green, Fading". When applied with a brush, it will lighten up those areas that it's applied to. It also gives it a streaked, worn appearance. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 A great clean job Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 05/12/2019 at 07:47, Andy350 said: Thanks Darryl, I suppose I could have applied this, would drops of buff be applied as a watered down wash? Hi Andy, could do, it would probably look more like a pale panel line wash though, unless sprayed on as a very diluted filter. Best bet at this stage is John's suggestion of fading green pigment. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0ldethey Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I've had the same problem of darkening the color by too liberally applying washes... It's very difficult to imagine the final color of tank when you're putting on the first layers. As others have said, it's just part of the learning process! Also, after doing a quick google search your shade seems completely plausible...! And maybe it's just an overcast day Overall though, it looks very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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