Longbow Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I like it too Dan. Quality of the figures is way above my capabilities though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Just now, Longbow said: I like it too Dan. Quality of the figures is way above my capabilities though. Ole 'David' knows his onions that's for sure, a very good book and If I was to review it then it would be in the " Very highly Recommended " section Very handy reference for anyone serious about painting and developing figure work and skills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Oh right you put us to shame with your painting and now you want to get better🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: And I have acquired this little gem, well Lee ( @Longbow ) told me to get it I like it alot, its going to be useful for my crappy figures that will be coming up soon. Thanks Dan, that's no help at all!!! If you think your figures are crappy then....😳 Or is it for sculpting your own figures? (Won't feel just so bad then!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Amazing work on the tank Dan, absolutely looking beautiful, lovely paint work... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Thanks Dan, that's no help at all!!! If you think your figures are crappy then....😳 Or is it for sculpting your own figures? (Won't feel just so bad then!) I just need to improve mate, so learning to bring this area up to a slightly better standard, anyway you lot are to blame as your standards are blooming going through the roof ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Dads203 said: I just need to improve mate, so learning to bring this area up to a slightly better standard, anyway you lot are to blame as your standards are blooming going through the roof ! We're coming after you Dan and it's no good running....😉 You've only yourself to blame, you produce a tremendous piece of work and then not only post it on here but then explain how it was done! 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Part 2 of the turret weathering. Some simple streaks added, I used the following for this. The washes and streaks have knocked back the gloss quite nicely now. AK05 - AK Dust Effects A.Mig -1000 .Mig Ammo Dark Brown wash for German Yellow. A.Mig -1750 . Mig Ammo Dry Earth These were heavily thinned with mineral spirits and applied. Enjoy Dan 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 And a bit of chipping, only in the high traffic areas or areas that would get hammered. Enjoy 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looking exceptionally good, Dan !! Now.... Stop dragging your feet, there's a good lad.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Longbow said: Looking exceptionally good, Dan !! Now.... Stop dragging your feet, there's a good lad.... You just want to see me build a Tiger eh ? it will happen, don’t worry. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looking very nice Dan, great work on the chipping... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I see what you're doing Dan, before you start on Tigger you want to have the countermeasure in place in case it escapes! Lovely job on the turret too btw, slowly creeping towards the finish line... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Chips with everything! Morning Dan. Nice work with the chipping. I like the fact that you've used two colours in some of the chips that shows primer as well as bare metal. Nice work. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Beauty Coming together nicely mate Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Cheers Guys, More weathering and fine tuning of a few things, added some black oil again heavily thinned to random areas, these were blended with a damp brush, (Mineral Spirits again ) just blended enough to show a slight shadow. I've used some light rust wash on the chipped up areas of the turret open top area, not a lot just a hint. Thinners I use. And the oil paint You can just make out the black oil on the turret counter weights. And the turret roof And played with the washable dust on the front, tying in the front mud guards, beginning to like this stuff now but there is a knack on how to get the best out of it, less is more for sure. Then these chaps get warmed up for paint, Primed just waiting for it to cure off. Halfords finest - I save my Mr Surfacer for full resin figures. Enjoy chaps 🙂 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 It does look good Dan, it definitely adds more depth, good work... Ed 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Nice work Dan I'm currently playing with weathering techniques and one of the best I've found so far is using dry pigments and a damp brush, not wet just barely damp. For a dust effect it works really well though your method is also very good mate 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy J said: Nice work Dan I'm currently playing with weathering techniques and one of the best I've found so far is using dry pigments and a damp brush, not wet just barely damp. For a dust effect it works really well though your method is also very good mate 👍 I try and not use pigments Andy, not sure why but I just couldn't get convincing results with it, found it a bit of a mare to blend. Not saying that they don't have a place but I'm finding other methods which seem to work well (ish) Liking the enamel based stuff as it behaves much like oils but the drying time is much quicker. Still use oils for lots of applications and I really like the Abeilung range, the pigments are ground up finer than standard artist oils so they don't look grainy when thinned right down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I try and not use pigments Andy, not sure why but I just couldn't get convincing results with it, found it a bit of a mare to blend. Not saying that they don't have a place but I'm finding other methods which seem to work well (ish) Liking the enamel based stuff as it behaves much like oils but the drying time is much quicker. Still use oils for lots of applications and I really like the Abeilung range, the pigments are ground up finer than standard artist oils so they don't look grainy when thinned right down. Thats the beauty of weathering products Dan trying out different techniques until you hit on a winner. It's all new to me but I have to admit it's great fun and it's slowly becoming a bit clearer to me 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Cracking job there Dan will have to try out some chipping on and AFV soon I think. Stay Safe beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hmmmmm...... ...running out of superlatives! Looks wonderful mate, with the right setting it could be mistaken for the full size version, weathering is tremendous. Tamiya figures with Hornet heads? Looking forward to seeing these come to life! Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Hmmmmm...... ...running out of superlatives! Looks wonderful mate, with the right setting it could be mistaken for the full size version, weathering is tremendous. Tamiya figures with Hornet heads? Looking forward to seeing these come to life! Atb Cheers chap Yeah, Hornet heads on the stock Tamiya figures, also I think on how Mr T would of wanted to see mate, I had to substitute the heads though as the Hornet heads are a real thing of beauty. Lots of praise for the new generation of Tamiya figs, they are pushing the boundaries of IM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Dads203 said: Cheers chap Yeah, Hornet heads on the stock Tamiya figures, also I think on how Mr T would of wanted to see mate, I had to substitute the heads though as the Hornet heads are a real thing of beauty. Lots of praise for the new generation of Tamiya figs, they are pushing the boundaries of IM. Crack on then Dan, you know I'll unashamedly be waiting for more ideas and techniques I can plagiarise...😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Yeah, it does look good. What is the "washable dust" you're using and how does it work? Kristjan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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