Jasper dog Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Weathering starts from about page 3, nudge nudge, wink wink! Very brief /simple weathering on a JP. If it helps great, but it's simple and others would probably do it better... Just illustrates you don't need to go ott! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Weathering starts from about page 3, nudge nudge, wink wink! Very brief /simple weathering on a JP. If it helps great, but it's simple and others would probably do it better... Just illustrates you don't need to go ott! Thanks Darryl, I've already seen some of @Dads203 work and it's mightily impressive indeed. My head is spinning a little mate if I'm honest but not as much as earlier when I found myself just staring for ages at the Tiger i just couldn't focus at all. However the troops have rallied round, including yourself, and now I have a better idea of what im doing next 🙂. I will read through the posts you have provided mate and see what I can pick up from them 👍 Thanks for the interest very much appreciated 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Well work got in the way again today so limited time available at the bench 🙄. However I've reached a milestone i now have the three main assemblies together as one, so I actually have my first armour build fixed together and I'm quite chuffed with how it looks 😀. As for the weathering, well I'm reading articles and watching videos to get my mind on track. Hopefully tomorrow i will add some weathering to the Tiger and get a feel for what I'm doing. Here's the latest progress pic's from today's session There are still a few parts to add and of course the weathering to do but imo so far so good. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 Edited October 24, 2020 by Andy J spelling 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Looking very nice, Andy !! **Cough** more dirt **Cough** 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 That looks brill mate, really good! Big beast innit...?! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Longbow said: Looking very nice, Andy !! **Cough** more dirt **Cough** Thanks Lee ,I'll get round to the dirty Stuff soon mate 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: That looks brill mate, really good! Big beast innit...?! K Thanks Keith, and yes it certainly is a beast of a tank 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Awesome mate just awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 24 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Awesome mate just awesome Thanks Steve, but I need to apply the weathering because atm there's something missing I'm not sure exactly what it is but I will know when I see it if that makes sense 🤔. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Look a Night Shift’s video on the Fermann Tiger I weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Just now, Longbow said: Look a Night Shift’s video on the Fermann Tiger I weathering. May as well I've watched every other weathering video on YouTube 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Andy J said: May as well I've watched every other weathering video on YouTube 🙂👍 Bet I can find some you haven't....!! K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Bet I can find some you haven't....!! K Well if you do find some kindly keep them to yourself please 😂👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It does look good Andy and I expect that the weathering will make it even better. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: It does look good Andy and I expect that the weathering will make it even better. John. Thanks John I appreciate your comment 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 So having suffered a brain overload with all this weathering mullarkey I decided to take action and let the Tiger ave it. I decided to have a go at chipping the top surface of the turret. Well I think it looks ok for a first attempt, probably overdone and not politically correct but I couldn't sit and stare at the tank any longer. I think it was @M3talpig who said everyone has to develop their own style and now I understand what he meant. I did actually enjoy my couple of hours after work though not knowing what the outcome was likely to be meant squeaky bum time for me 🙄. Anyway here's a few pic's of what I created, good, bad or indifferent im fairly happy with the results So there we have it I've started the weathering process at this rate I should be finished for Xmas......2025 🙂. Thanks for looking back soon 👍 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Andy.., Your chipping s too uniform bro. Looks more like chocolate chip camo at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Longbow said: Andy.., Your chipping s too uniform bro. Looks more like chocolate chip camo at the moment. Well that's one way of putting it i guess. So know i need to find a solution 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Andy J said: Well that's one way of putting it i guess. So know i need to find a solution 🤔 Less dots with dark centers. Think random. That paint is pretty thick in the real thing. Takes a lot of use and deep scratches to get to primer and bare even deeper for bare metal. And less is always more Edited October 25, 2020 by Longbow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Longbow said: Less dots with dark centers. Think random. That paint is pretty thick in the real thing. Takes a lot of use and deep scratches to get to primer and bare even deeper for bare metal. I think i get what you're saying Lee and it shouldn't be too difficult to try and put right. Thanks for your help 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 You’ve nailed the technique Andy for sure, but less is more as they say mate. Not a serious criticism but I’d dial it back a bit, Just think of the areas that would get high traffic from the crew especially on the turret. On the hull look at areas that would get scraped or really battered by trees or foliage and areas around pioneer tool stowage, these often Chet chipped up. Warn paint around hatches is very common and the underlying metal gets a nice polish from boots and uniforms constantly being rubbed. You are moving in the right direction for sure Andy, keep it up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, Andy J said: I think i get what you're saying Lee and it shouldn't be too difficult to try and put right. Thanks for your help 👍 Hey... That post of mine may have come off a little harsh, and it wasn’t meant to be. I was in the middle of a frustrating moment, at the time of response. I apologize if I upset you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, Longbow said: Hey... That post of mine may have come off a little harsh, and it wasn’t meant to be. I was in the middle of a frustrating moment, at the time of response. I apologize if I upset you... I can take the criticism mate no problem at all. I'd rather be told when something is not right gives me a chance to do it again 🙂👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 31 minutes ago, Dads203 said: You’ve nailed the technique Andy for sure, but less is more as they say mate. Not a serious criticism but I’d dial it back a bit, Just think of the areas that would get high traffic from the crew especially on the turret. On the hull look at areas that would get scraped or really battered by trees or foliage and areas around pioneer tool stowage, these often Chet chipped up. Warn paint around hatches is very common and the underlying metal gets a nice polish from boots and uniforms constantly being rubbed. You are moving in the right direction for sure Andy, keep it up Thanks Dan much appreciated. I have received a lot of praise during this build so when something doesn't look right I'm man enough to accept the criticism that's due that's the essence of the forum where I'm concerned. I've hit a wall atm but I'll persevere and try again tomorrow 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Longbow said: Andy.., Your chipping s too uniform bro. Ithink it looks great with a little raw umber oil ...and i mean a very little in some odd spots it will add to effect beautifully....add a few dots here and there and then with a white spirit dampened brush dab at it till most of the oil is removed leaving a hint of light rust...remember less is more with this method Stunning first go bud with more practice this is one effect that really will bring your armour to life ......brilliant just brilliant 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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