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Post by TRM on Apr 24, 2012 4:59:57 GMT -5
Great work o the tracks Bill!!! Stellar results as usual! Can't wait to see this all together!
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 24, 2012 6:15:19 GMT -5
Its getting closer to the finish line bill. Top notch work my friend!
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Post by wouter on Apr 24, 2012 9:12:20 GMT -5
Nice work Bill, tracks look very nice so far.
Pigment steps ey? Will be watching with interest. I'm experimenting with pigments and I find it hard not too obscure previous weathering steps, so defo lookin' forward to learn some things mate!
Cheers
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 25, 2012 12:42:56 GMT -5
Tony, lol, depends on if the books are written by Texans or not! T, bigjohn, and chris, thanks for the comments! wouter, it's a challenge depending on the pigments used and method of application...I follow an "addition by subtraction" method to avoid obscuring things and try to take a layered approach. Will do my best to outline the steps so you can see if it works for you.
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modelfreak72
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Post by modelfreak72 on Apr 26, 2012 9:23:05 GMT -5
Hey Bill, beautiful work! Can't wait to see the weathering!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 26, 2012 13:52:26 GMT -5
Thanks modelfreak! The local weather forecast says windy/dusty conditions so I ought to have the perfect excuse to stay indoors and get this one done.
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Post by tonylee on Apr 26, 2012 18:42:30 GMT -5
Our local TV prognosticator is talking about rain with all the fringe wording like "might,could,maybe,somebody etc etc". Cooler temps too, now that IS possible. Tomorrow's Friday Bill, sleep fast and get back to what's important. Tony
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 27, 2012 14:07:06 GMT -5
Thanks Tony! I'm ready to get this one done and finished...considering I started it at the end of January it's about time for it to be done! Tomorrow should be the "day of destiny" if everything works out.
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Post by tonylee on Apr 27, 2012 21:14:19 GMT -5
Standing By
Tony
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Post by bullardino on Apr 28, 2012 2:15:04 GMT -5
How I missed this one? Can't wait to see it finished, it's a real beauty
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 28, 2012 15:08:10 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi! Tony, I've been slinging pigments all day and will have pics tomorrow at the latest, hang in there!
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Post by tonylee on Apr 28, 2012 17:42:34 GMT -5
Well it shouldn't take long because you're good at slinging pigments. Are you sure it was pigment that you slung? ;D
Tony
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 28, 2012 19:00:52 GMT -5
Oh yes, quite sure Tony! In fact, as promised....here she is. The final stage of the weathering process is at hand, the application of pigments to give the Bison a nice dusty desertized look. To achieve that, I mixed some Mig Pigments Gulf War Sand with regular tap water with a drop of dishwashing soap added to break the surface tension. The wet mix was applied to the lower hull with an old brush and left to air dry. That of course leaves an ugly mess that needs more work and adjustment, so I used a round stiff bristled brush to remove the excess. Dry q-tips were also used to further fine tune things to get the desired accumulated dusty look. The tracks were given the same treatment to get them ready for installation. Then it was time for baby to get her shoes on! After the tracks were installed I did a series of walk-around shots to see where any additional adjustments were needed. The camera never lies and is always helpful in finding the little spots that need a touch here and there. The last little detail was the installation of the RB Models brass 2m radio antenna. This was added with some CA gel and the position adjusted slightly to keep it vertical. The antenna was painted with MM non-buffing Metalizer Gunmetal. I reset the white balance on my camera and it was off to the photo booth for the final walk-around shots. Finished shots are up in the Gallery section! modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=gallery&thread=922&page=2
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Post by TRM on Apr 28, 2012 19:41:28 GMT -5
LOL...checked out the gallery first!!! Worth the look over here too!! Love the finish!! Always enjoy you getting these pretty girls dirty!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 28, 2012 20:06:08 GMT -5
Thanks T! The Bison II would never win any beauty contests but it does have that low-slung mean look to it that's hard to resist. Glad you enjoyed the ride with me.
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Post by panzerman75 on Apr 30, 2012 8:44:21 GMT -5
Looks great bill love the weathering on it awesome.
Phil
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 30, 2012 11:57:50 GMT -5
Thanks Phil, much appreciated!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 30, 2012 17:57:43 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, this one's all done and the finished shots are up in the Gallery. Thanks for the encouragement!
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Post by rm6239 on May 1, 2012 5:44:34 GMT -5
Bill
Great finish on this one mate. Top class.
cheers Rossco
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Post by wbill76 on May 1, 2012 14:28:38 GMT -5
Thanks Rossco!
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Post by Mence on May 2, 2012 8:01:04 GMT -5
Something about this vehicle which attracts me, great work!
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Post by wbill76 on May 2, 2012 12:50:00 GMT -5
Thanks prof! It was a poorly designed vehicle that overloaded the chassis and stressed the heck out of the engine but it has that low-slung mean look to it all the same IMHO. Glad you like her!
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