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Post by Leon on May 19, 2013 16:44:50 GMT -5
Thanks T.These are the type of comments i am looking for.Very well appreciated.  |
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Post by TRM on May 19, 2013 16:46:41 GMT -5
Welcome my friend....well earned!!
Now let's talk some destruction....(((((((((LOL))))))))))
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Post by Leon on May 19, 2013 16:53:34 GMT -5
OK T got a question for ya.Can i apply filters with a brush?Any type of weathering i decide to do will have to be done by brush until i can buy an airbrush.
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Post by wbill76 on May 19, 2013 20:29:25 GMT -5
Nice work on the camo pattern Leon! As to your question on applying filters by brush, yes you can do that. Just think of it as a very thin wash. You can also go for 'dot' filters if you want to add some variation and/or streaking as well, all doable with a brush.
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Post by deafpanzer on May 19, 2013 22:38:15 GMT -5
Agree with guys... shots taken outside make it look EVEN better!!! Love the weathering effect on the wooden fence by the way. LOL
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Post by Leon on May 20, 2013 0:28:19 GMT -5
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Post by robbo on May 20, 2013 7:17:54 GMT -5
Nice camo fella, looks great
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Post by fightnjoe on May 20, 2013 9:05:03 GMT -5
leon she is looking outstanding. she has some really neat depth. really a good look.
gotta try some of this outdoor photography stuff. really makes a big difference.
joe
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Post by bullardino on May 20, 2013 11:08:04 GMT -5
Great looking camo, Leon.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2013 12:30:10 GMT -5
Looking good Leon, the camo is great. I've been away from the military for almost 40 years now, but these must have painted just like some of the vehicles I am familiar with. No way would the finish be anywhere near perfect.
Think pizzed off private with a bucket of paint and a 3" brush.
I have to agree with the rest, no chipping, just some dusting and filters. The modern paint is real tough.
G
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Post by Leon on May 20, 2013 15:10:10 GMT -5
Robbo,well appreciated.Thank you  Joe,thank you.I was kind of worried a bit until i looked at the pics .I'm really pleased how good she came out.The natural out door light does make a big difference. Luigi thanks,well appreciated. G,thanks for the kind comment.Definitely going to try some filters and dust.It will be my first time at this. |
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Post by Leon on May 20, 2013 15:48:13 GMT -5
No worries Boo ;)Glad you dropped by to have a look and thank you for the kind comment.It is well appreciated. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 20, 2013 20:05:00 GMT -5
Fire away with any questions Leon, happy to help. There's always a first time for everything! The key with filters is to avoid getting too heavy handed with them at the outset and to think in 'layers'...like an ogre...or an onion...whichever is easiest for you. |
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Post by Leon on May 20, 2013 20:17:05 GMT -5
Thanks Bill.I have one question to start. Do i need to seal the paint with a gloss coat before i start to apply the filters or washes? |
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Post by eastrock on May 20, 2013 21:41:56 GMT -5
Hi Leon, if you will... yes you need to seal it with gloss coat for the washes to flow freely on the panels and crevices  Cheers!!! |
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Post by Leon on May 21, 2013 3:25:07 GMT -5
ER,thank you for the reply.This will be my first weathering project and i don't want to forget any steps in the process.
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Post by eastrock on May 21, 2013 13:03:40 GMT -5
Leon if you have any question just post away... and will try to help anyway I can buddy |
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Post by wbill76 on May 21, 2013 19:35:19 GMT -5
A sealing coat is always a good idea IMHO. The key is to alternate your barrier mediums...so if your base paint work is enamels, you seal with an acrylic gloss, then you can weather to your heart's content with oils, enamels, etc. If you want to 'preserve' layers in the process, you can use additional sealing coats (lightly) as needed.
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Post by bbd468 on May 21, 2013 19:50:30 GMT -5
Leon, ER and Bill are hookin you right up with tha good stuff! They aint stearin ya wrong at all. |
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Post by Leon on May 21, 2013 19:50:43 GMT -5
Bill i used Tamiya acrylic paint.Can i still use an acrylic gloss to seal it or should i use something else? Thanks for the reply,will have more questions on what kind of filter to use. |
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Post by bbd468 on May 21, 2013 19:55:34 GMT -5
Bill i used Tamiya acrylic paint.Can i still use an acrylic gloss to seal it or should i use something else? Thanks for the reply,will have more questions on what kind of filter to use. Leon, All i use is Acrylic paint and i always seal with acrylic gloss and flat. Your good to go! BTW, i use Future/Klear to gloss or Tamiya gloss as well. |
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Post by Leon on May 21, 2013 19:57:39 GMT -5
Gary,thanks bro.Don't think anybody would steer me wrong.Great group of guys with a lot experience here. |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 21, 2013 22:12:22 GMT -5
Looks like you are getting plenty of help here. Sometimes its hard to trust a guy in a tutu but believe me he is a professional modeler. |
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Post by Leon on May 22, 2013 0:17:14 GMT -5
Andy,if you can't trust a guy in a tutu,who can you trust?  |
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Post by Tojo72 on May 22, 2013 7:42:05 GMT -5
Nice work on that camo Leon
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Post by rbaer on May 22, 2013 14:03:54 GMT -5
Looking very good Leon. Camo looks especially sharp.
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Post by Leon on May 22, 2013 15:16:20 GMT -5
Tojo,thanks for the kind comment.Well appreciated. Russ glad you like it.Appreciate it very much. Dicky,thanks much mate .I was kind of worried about the camo at first,but after i touched it up i am very pleased how it looks .i'm going to do a filter and pin wash on it.Just need to figure out what i need to buy. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 22, 2013 20:12:08 GMT -5
The key Leon is to always have an alternate medium barrier between your paint work and your weathering. So if you paint in acylics, an acrylic gloss barrier is just fine if you're weathering with non-acrylic washes/filters, etc. (which is the norm as those are usually either enamels or oils or some combination). Future (the floor polish) is an acrylic medium and that's what I use to seal all my work since I apply washes and filters using enamel paints and thinners for example. |
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Post by Leon on May 22, 2013 20:26:29 GMT -5
Thanks Bill,just ordered some AK weathering paints.Got to admit this is a little scary being this is my first attempt at weathering  .Think i am going to have fun with this as long as i take my time and ask questions as needed. |
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Post by bbd468 on May 22, 2013 23:59:52 GMT -5
Andy,if you can't trust a guy in a tutu,who can you trust? Right on Leon!!! You know me too well. |
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.Think i am going to have fun with this as long as i take my time and ask questions as needed.