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Post by TRM on Nov 1, 2014 17:53:41 GMT -5
Base is looking really good there Bill!! Well done!
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Post by nicusi on Nov 2, 2014 4:42:55 GMT -5
Hi Todd! I like very much what you've done untill now. I'm curious what's your idea, do you want a scene with a dry mud or something wet. If you want to stay at the first one, maybe will be interesting if you could break a little the uniformity of soil, especially the brown one. Id est try to create small areas a little more wet, not completelly dry, especially in the darkenst zones. As if all terrain coming dry differently even that the general aspect is dry but to suggest some evolution. It will give more force to your scene, you're gonna see. You can do also some exercise of this type on the reddish soil. Here some suggestions (not the best but to have an idea about it): www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=5www.coloureddust.com.pl/2014/03/mud-base-for-dummies.htmlThe wooden looks great! Hope to not disturb you. Cheers, Nicolae |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 2, 2014 9:25:38 GMT -5
Love how pigments can transform the bases... easy and fun! You are doing great...
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 2, 2014 11:00:17 GMT -5
Thanks Leon, Todd, and Andy!  Nic, some of it has been kind of evolving in my mind and as I experiment a bit with the different effects and the materials I have on hand. The aim was to create the look of different tones in the trench part of the mud and help incorporate the wooden elements as well so that they didn't look like they were just 'stuck' on there, so the main goal was to create some depth and different shading/lighting to help with that. I haven't yet applied any weathering or modifications to the 'top' part of the base beyond just the paint/airbrush work at this stage, so it's still got that 'uniform' look. One of the limitations of using the kit-supplied base is that it is molded plastic, so my ability to rework/shape the terrain is also limited as a result. Same thing for applying anything on/over it and having it adhere unfortunately!  Still, I wanted to give it a shot to see what could be done with it and even with those limitations it seems to provide a decent scene to work from, but I can definitely see where if someone wanted to go all-out, they would be better off using their own created base to achieve it. Bases aren't my usual thing for builds so as a result I'm not fully equipped to do them in their usual full glory and this is more of a one-off type of effort for me. I do appreciate the links and suggestions though! It's always neat to see what materials and approaches other builders incorporate to produce the effects they are after.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 2, 2014 17:58:59 GMT -5
With the trench portion of the base done, I turned my attention to the top side of the base. Once the vehicle is placed, most of it will be covered with the shell crater being the main point of focus. I added some Mig Russian Earth pigments to the inner rim of the crater and in various places where I wanted to create some deep shadows. Mig Dry Mud pigments helped create more variation in the top side look and feel. I hand brushed some Future acrylic floor polish to the bottom of the crater to protect the paint work done earlier and let it dry. Then a thinned wash of Afrika Braun was added and built up through multiple doses to create some muddy water effects. More Future was carefully hand brushed over the Braun wash to round out the 'puddle' accumulation.    I think I've got the base where I want it now, so will let it sit and turn back to getting the FT17 to match up. |
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Post by nicusi on Nov 2, 2014 18:26:15 GMT -5
Yeah, you have right about the limits of supplied bases. But, still, glad to see your experiment giving good results.
Thank you for your message and good luck, can't wait to see your next steps!
Nicolae
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Post by Leon on Nov 2, 2014 18:30:01 GMT -5
Nice work on the crater and muddy water Bill. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Nov 2, 2014 20:08:17 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 3, 2014 10:32:24 GMT -5
I have to say the base came out better than I expected... I was keen about using plastic base but you proved us wrong. Great work!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 3, 2014 13:02:56 GMT -5
Nic, Leon, and Jeremy, thanks as always gents! Andy, Meng did a good job with the whole base components IMHO considering the limitations of the medium. Nice texture/contours, use of angles, different heights, etc. to keep it from being just a uniform block.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 8, 2014 17:05:17 GMT -5
Started in on the weathering for the actual tank itself. First order of business were the tracks, they received some dry-brushing using MM enamel Steel to add to the previous airbrushed base coat and give them a more metallic look.  The metal contact surfaces of the sprockets and idlers were detailed with some MM non-buffing metalizer Steel and then dry-brushed with MM enamel Burnt Umber. Using an old worn out brush, I also stippled some of the Burnt Umber onto the suspension and lower hull areas as the first round of weathering to create some scuffing/scratching and wear and tear. More to come in this area of course before it's all said and done!   Next up will be a coat of Future to seal it all up and allow for the markings to go down. |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 8, 2014 17:29:21 GMT -5
I can't wait for you get far enough ahead like before. This is looking PDS. Pretty darn sweet.
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2014 17:31:09 GMT -5
Finish line is almost in site Bill !Nice work on the tracks and scratches. |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 9, 2014 5:58:00 GMT -5
The FT looks fantastic and the base is great. I've been keeping up with this one on FB and I love it
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 9, 2014 12:15:49 GMT -5
Marc, doing my best to keep this one moving, glad you like where it's heading! Leon, getting pretty close to finishing this one up, the weathering stages mean the end is near! Lui, glad to hear you've been able to keep up with this one as well, thanks as always.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 9, 2014 13:19:57 GMT -5
Really coming together nicely Bill. Also really cool to see you finally doing a base.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 9, 2014 15:48:36 GMT -5
Thanks Rob! The base adds a different dimension to this one for sure. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 9, 2014 20:13:20 GMT -5
Markings are on! The kit-supplied decals are by Cartograf and the only modification I made was to separate the little '5' numerals for the turret from the heart insignia and applying them individually. Some Solvaset was applied to ensure they snugged down tight and once dry, a 2nd coat of Future was airbrushed over them to seal and protect for the washes and weathering to come.   |
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Post by Leon on Nov 9, 2014 20:16:11 GMT -5
Looking really good with the decals on Bill. |
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2014 20:27:48 GMT -5
Had to play some catchup here Bill...sorry bout that!!  This is looking pretty snazzy!! Love seeing the decals going on!! That light is shining at the end of the tunnel now!!! |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 10, 2014 1:36:41 GMT -5
Really nice
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 10, 2014 11:50:38 GMT -5
AWWW! You "heart" me?!?!? Oh yes I "heart" you too! Love those markings... perfect!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 10, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -5
Thanks Leon and Lui! Todd, getting close to daylight on this one, not far to go! Andy, isn't it about time one of your love interests repaid the compliment? |
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Post by dupes on Nov 10, 2014 14:22:52 GMT -5
How have I missed this until now? Weird. Going to look great on that base! But you don't DO bases...even weirder. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 10, 2014 14:38:20 GMT -5
How have I missed this until now? Weird. Going to look great on that base! But you don't DO bases...even weirder. Glad you stopped by Dupes! Could be it slipped under your radar depending on how you look for recent threads/posts? Either way, you're catching it just in time. |
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Post by Deano on Nov 11, 2014 17:13:51 GMT -5
Excellent work Bill , the camo looks great ... cant wait to see it tied in with the base . Must be a small model to work with even in 1/35 ?
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 11, 2014 20:00:27 GMT -5
Excellent work Bill , the camo looks geat ... cant wait to see it tied in with the base . Must be a small model to work with even in 1/35 ? Thanks Deano! It's a little guy for sure. Even with the 'tail' the whole thing fits in the palm of my hand. It's all of 5.5 inches in length! |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 17, 2014 18:19:27 GMT -5
Weathering work continues on this little guy, first step was an overall application of thinned MM enamel Raw Umber. This inevitably darkens the finish but is meant to serve as a foundation for the dot filtering step that comes next and not an independent layer per se.  The dot filter application came next. I used small dots of MM enamel Raw Sienna, Light Gray, and the 50/50 base coat mid for the filter. The vehicle is fairly small to begin with, so I used different sized square-tip blender brushes where appropriate to get into some of the tighter spaces.    Will let that sit and the apply a pin wash to help pop out some of the detail as the next step. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 17, 2014 19:28:19 GMT -5
Bill! the little guy is looking fantastic with the wash and dot filtering. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Nov 17, 2014 19:46:19 GMT -5
Good coming.
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Still, I wanted to give it a shot to see what could be done with it and even with those limitations it seems to provide a decent scene to work from, but I can definitely see where if someone wanted to go all-out, they would be better off using their own created base to achieve it. Bases aren't my usual thing for builds so as a result I'm not fully equipped to do them in their usual full glory and this is more of a one-off type of effort for me. I do appreciate the links and suggestions though! It's always neat to see what materials and approaches other builders incorporate to produce the effects they are after. 
This is looking pretty snazzy!! Love seeing the decals going on!! That light is shining at the end of the tunnel now!!!
