grumpa
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Hi Tibbs---ok-here we go....I use water based acrylics {cheapies from the craft store} these are easy to use as they come with a squeeze top cap. Gosh I do everything by eye so it's hard to give exact measurements. Lets just say mix a small amount of brown and black in a small jar lid or what ever you use, gradually add water a few drops at a time until it becomes runny {color should be more on the brownish side, pure black being too sterile} give er a test on base painted part of model --should be able to run into creases etc... thicken or thin till you get it right --you'll know when it's right. Once dry next comes dry brushing technique---the right type of brush is critical---- after years of experimenting have found ladies eye shadow brushes to work best, they are very soft and durable and CHEAP just put very small amount of original veh color onto it then rub MOST of it off onto paper towel --starting on larger areas work brush in circular motion working towards seams, creases etc...can't get it all done in one pass--- allow to dry and gradually build up your coats {may take several} tediouse and time consuming I know but once you get the feel of it you will see it's effects come to life before your very eyes! also great for weathering etc......hope this helps just stick with it and you will find your groove............JIM\ said:Brilliant..........., *NEWB ALERT*, please explain like you were talking to a ten year old, how much do to dilute for a wash..... And what do you mean by dry brush?..... Remember the only silly questions are the ones not asked:oops:
glad to be of any assistance I can anytime\ said:Brilliant, thanks.... Sometimes you have a rough idea of how to do these things, watched youtube vids, and sometimes just plain old english is best
Thank you much! back in the day I had no one to bounce off of, studied pics of Verlinden stuff and had to figure out just how the heck he got the effects that he did, spent many a year figuring it out. Hope I have come close to his style {note I said close} he was truly the master of masters and remains my idol till this day! As far as the days you mention I wish to forget more than I remember YOURS JIM\ said:The days back in 'Nam........:rolleyes:Nice! I do like your flair for the weathering.
Don't give it another thought! AHHH-- Verlinden! such a pity we lost him at such an early age in photos I've seen of him at his work station there was always an ash tray overflowing with cigarette butts. Makes one wonder.\ said:My apologies for dredging up old memories in my referral to the period when the "duster" was used.:oops:As for Verlinden, I guess he is the "benchmark"....o_O
Keep up the effort!!
An apologetic Snowman (Gavin)
You're lucky, my mrs. is a full bird colonel !!!!\ said:A terrible difficult habit to kick for some, my "sergeant major" erm... wife applied plenty of well aimed pressure.....:rolleyes:Not that I'm complaining.
Bottoms Up! Here is to the next build, though I'm dragging at the mo, but that is the way it goes.....
G~)
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