Pouln Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 37 minutes ago, silver911 said: but nail powders need UV sealing I believe...not sure how that would work on plastic. Well, I tried it some time ago. Wet paint will do, clear coat too. You can also mix it in clear. Results depend on method. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 On 4/4/2021 at 5:14 PM, Pouln said: Well, I tried it some time ago. Wet paint will do, clear coat too. You can also mix it in clear. Results depend on method. Interesting Poul...what sort of uses have you applied it to? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Rather off topic, but since you ask... I actually used it on some mini’s I was painting for a game. To produce a somewhat metallic shine on feathers in wings. It results in something like this: This was done by using clear to fixate the powder. Some of the powder rubs off during that process, so I’m looking into other techniques to maintain the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) On 4/6/2021 at 2:45 PM, Pouln said: Rather off topic, but since you ask... I actually used it on some mini’s I was painting for a game. To produce a somewhat metallic shine on feathers in wings. It results in something like this: This was done by using clear to fixate the powder. Some of the powder rubs off during that process, so I’m looking into other techniques to maintain the effect. Nice result I did something of a similar nature in my figure days...I used women's (girlfriends) makeup (over a white undercoat) for this face... Ron Edited May 7, 2021 by silver911 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, silver911 said: Nice result I did something of a similar nature in my figure days...I used women's (girlfriends) makeup (over a white undercoat) for this face... Ron She has beautiful eyes...it's a pity that her ears hide them 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Divine. Her phone number please?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) On 4/6/2021 at 7:28 PM, Codger said: Divine. Her phone number please?? She's not a lady to take home to mum Mr C ! 😱 Ron Edited May 7, 2021 by silver911 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Fantastic work! I actually have the same lady in the stash. Some day I'll come to paint her, but won't match your level. Very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Didn't Rick James sing about a girl like her? "the kind you don't bring home to mother - a super freak!" 😁 Great painting Ron - she almost looks like a photoshop animation! Cheers, Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, silver911 said: She's not a lady to take home to mum Mr C ! 😱 I did NOT have that in mind. Just a ride in the back sofa of my Rolls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Codger said: Divine. Her phone number please?? Ah, you silly old old man. She’s taken.....🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Well, Ron. My mini’s do not look as fine as what you show here. Fantastic work!👋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 To be fair Poul...I was a commission figure painter for a lot of years...my other passion Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbly Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 She would get a death of a cold, should put on a nice cardigan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 19 hours ago, CrazyCrank said: She has beautiful eyes...it's a pity that her ears hide them 🤣 You were looking at her ears! 🤨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 18 hours ago, Bengalensis said: Fantastic work! I actually have the same lady in the stash. Some day I'll come to paint her, but won't match your level. Very impressive! One of my favourite figures...all skin tones...apart from the face...were airbrushed...much easier in this scale. Thank you for kind words. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 17 hours ago, Codger said: I did NOT have that in mind. Just a ride in the back sofa of my Rolls. I despair of you child 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Mumbly said: She would get a death of a cold, should put on a nice cardigan I think that would ruin her 'street cred' mate 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) On 4/6/2021 at 8:01 PM, Stickframe said: Didn't Rick James sing about a girl like her? "the kind you don't bring home to mother - a super freak!" 😁 Great painting Ron - she almost looks like a photoshop animation! Cheers, Nick Quite attractive for a Super Freak tho mate 😱🤣 She's actually a 'Garage' kit mate...promise you she's no animation LOL https://www.e2046.com/p/13524/&title=darkness-elf-assassin Ron Edited April 15, 2021 by silver911 added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 A small update...just so you know I haven't forgotten the 312T Another of those details that are so obvious if left out...mesh covers for the stacks. There are some after-market ones available...but most of these come in sets of eight...and of course I needed twelve...so I decided to make my own. Having tried a few different types of copper and brass meshes...I settled on the finest I could find in brass...and got some tools sorted to make them with...(the stamp was kindly made by a friend with a mini lathe). As you can see...I tried several hole sizes to get the right diameter to fit the kit stacks when stamped... Then it was just a case of gluing the meshes to the stacks...trimming them down...and adding the bands from strips of masking tape...finally giving them a dust coat of ali paint... Once dry I can finally fix them to the rails...which means the engine can then be joined to the cockpit tub to complete the chassis...and the boots can go on. to be continued....... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, silver911 said: Then it was just a case of gluing the meshes to the stacks...trimming them down...and adding the bands from strips of masking tape...finally giving them a dust coat of ali paint... I suspect this is rather like the instruction sheet to build the Space Shuttle; 'Open box, fly in space'. I further suspect much trial/error, blue language, much mesh (!), tiny bits and re-do's. But all worth while by this result. Nice to see you up and about as we've been patiently waiting for advanced lessons to re-appear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 They look lovely, very nice! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Hi Ron, I was beginning to wonder when you'd share another update. Well worth the wait! Very clever solution and I get the point of not buying two sets of (expensive!) aftermarket kit sets. Nice of your friend to turn the correct size press for you - what a great tool - certainly beats using a ball bearing glued to a dowel! (yes, I've tried and failed at that!) 😁 you've achieved a perfect fit, and they look the part. And, special tip-o-the-Xacto for getting those tiny, tape "X"s in place - that could have been more difficult than shaping the mesh itself! These will look great on the engine. Cheers and stay well - Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Codger said: I suspect this is rather like the instruction sheet to build the Space Shuttle; 'Open box, fly in space'. I further suspect much trial/error, blue language, much mesh (!), tiny bits and re-do's. But all worth while by this result. Nice to see you up and about as we've been patiently waiting for advanced lessons to re-appear. Damn...you know me too well Mr C...in truth...it wasn't quite as easy as I had hoped for...much along the lines you describe 🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Bengalensis said: They look lovely, very nice! 👍 Many thanks for kind words...glad you like them Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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