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Post by spud on Feb 14, 2012 16:55:09 GMT -5
just a Quick one,
As these only come in sets im wondering are they Just 1 color or are they a few colors?, ive ordered the nato AK set and it has a filter with it so im just curious if there is more than 1 color.
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Post by spud on Feb 14, 2012 17:10:58 GMT -5
no just the Filter. is there only 1 color filter or is the filter in the afrika set differnt? and it s Bloody stupid they dont sell them seprate..
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Post by TRM on Feb 14, 2012 17:19:04 GMT -5
Hey spud! Not sure why they only sell the filter in the set....and singular at shows. I honestly can tell you, you will not need any other filter!! I use the Nato filter on just about everything. Remember, the nature of the filter is to add very light applications, building up in layers till you get what look you want. Filters are not washes even though I have used unmixed washes or really thin washes from oils as filter...all in the app!
Long and short...test it on a few different colors on a test bed....think you will like what you see!!
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Post by spud on Feb 14, 2012 17:51:41 GMT -5
thanks T, and Chris for pointing out the obvious that i dint think of  steve i have no doubt about that, prob is its cheaper for me to buy the stuff in the uk than from ak spain with there €9 shipping charge ;D, i was just curious tough because if i want to but another set down the line i didnt want to buy the same filters. but they Really should be sold seperate. thanks for clearing that. |
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Post by ron on Feb 15, 2012 15:55:09 GMT -5
AK filters? Aren't they from SIN industries?
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Post by spud on Feb 16, 2012 3:45:59 GMT -5
Now ya see if they were separate I would be able to try that....
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Post by ron on Feb 16, 2012 15:24:59 GMT -5
MIG Filters are from Sin Industries I beleive Ron Yes, you are right, I wasn't aware AK had filters. |
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 18, 2012 18:31:35 GMT -5
I find that the AK filters are too heavy, they need thinned out un like migs filters.
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Post by spud on Feb 18, 2012 21:44:28 GMT -5
Were did you pick it up chris, the place I get my ak stuff don't seem to have that one
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 19, 2012 9:19:21 GMT -5
Spud, you have to buy the panzer gray set to get the Blue brown filter for panzer gray.
Edit:
OOOPS, I'm sorry, I see CS used the blue wash.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 19, 2012 11:33:57 GMT -5
I'm using the Blue filter right now on the green KV hull...same as Ken. Yes the filters are a bit thibk but these can be used for washes as well as thinning for a filter.
All SIN products as well as the 502 Abteilung oils are from Mig Productions.
Like I've mentioned many times before, the AK products may be labeled for a certain effect but it does not mean it can olny be used for that. It's up to the modeler to use it for what he needs. For example the blue filter. I also applied the dark slimy grime as a filter first on the KV and then added the dark blue. The DAK wash is great for earth and dust effects....so you see the products have many uses and is only limited to the users imagination.
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Post by spud on Feb 19, 2012 12:35:35 GMT -5
flamin hell chris that s long way to go. emodels into the uk is the offical AK seller if ya want closer to home. rob why dont AK sell the filters on there own or in a pack of just filters? it doesnt make sence to me why they are doing ir this way
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 19, 2012 13:01:37 GMT -5
I don't know why spud. I think all the products should be made available separate and in sets. Some of the washes and filters are great on their own and can be used for many things. I will drop Iain an email and ask these questions.
I was thinking and talked to Ken about a filter for green tanks...but then while applying filters to the KV I thinned the dark streaking grime AK024 and it worked great as a filter and a wash on the 4BO green. They could just thin this color and sell it as a filter for green vehicles.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 19, 2012 13:09:38 GMT -5
Yep.
I also used the NATO wash to add shadows on the KV. I will post some pics up later when all is dry, and before I start with the earth tones.
I've sent Iain of AK USA an email asking if he could chime in on these questions....from the horses mouth.
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Post by spud on Feb 19, 2012 15:35:30 GMT -5
thanks alot Rob its kinda stupid they not selling them seperate and frustrating too
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 19, 2012 19:21:18 GMT -5
Spud, Iain was having probs getting on the forum today. He's a bit busy the next day or so but he does want to chime in and answer questions.
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Post by spud on Feb 19, 2012 21:49:41 GMT -5
Ian thanks so much for the reply this will not only help me but many others out there, once they are avalible I will grab them. When ken said the other day using the grey for shadow areas it drove me mad cos ild have to buy a full set to try it, so again thanks a lot
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