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dubster72
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I like the use of different shades Paul, especially on upper surfaces that would normally bear the brunt of weather effects. It gives the stuka a much more natural feel.
Patrick
Patrick
Hi VaughanLooking good Paul I think you made the right call with the lifecolor I don't think mines turned out so well with the vallejo paints. As you say next is the decals that will really bring her to life.
I think so too Steve, that's why I went for a higher contrast. I knew the difference between the 2 colours was minimal and I may tone down the RLM 71 yet with a filter. I reckon a blueish green filter over the green surfaces will give the result (more-or-less) seen in your excellent reference pics (thanks again).I think on a model it is a matter of artistic interpretation
Yes a filter will also 'blend' the colours a bit. Like you I always increase the contrast for a better effect, otherwise on a model it can almost appear monotone.\ said:I think so too Steve, that's why I went for a higher contrast. I knew the difference between the 2 colours was minimal and I may tone down the RLM 71 yet with a filter. I reckon a blueish green filter over the green surfaces will give the result (more-or-less) seen in your excellent reference pics (thanks again).BTW I ordered the 'Dive Bomber to Tank Buster' book and it arrived today. It is very good.
Cheers
Paul
Hi Paul\ said:Hi VaughanI'm sorry to hear that your splinter pattern has not come out as you'd hoped. I do think Vallejo's RLM 71 is off, Lifecolor may also be wrong but at least it's green. As I've said in the thread I may revisit the RLM 71 with filters to darken it a touch (this is made possible because I ensured the shade was light - you can't make a dark shade lighter!).
Is the colour the problem? You seemed to be steaming along quite well, and (because it's you) I can't believe that it's a technique problem. I want to say now Vaughan that your builds are always excellent (for instance your truly brilliant He162) and I view you as a very accomplished modeller.
Please post when your ready it will be interesting to see the colour difference. If it's just the colour then it's no big deal.
Cheers
paul
Hi VaughanPaul is there any way that you could overlay the replacement decals directly over the top thus eliminating the need to remove the other ones?
As Lord Black Adder would of said: "Oh Bollocks Baldric".\ said:
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