My S-tanks.

[CV9040C]

First time I tried weathering.

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/up...ad2/103_001.jpg

http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/up...ad2/103_002.jpg

 

What do you guys think?

 

/Mats

[EW]

Mats,

 

First of all, you have to realize, that when it comes to weathering, it is very much a matter of personal taste IMHO. If you have read all the threads/"heated" debates we have had at the IPMS Stockholm regarding weathering and a/c I think you understand what I mean. I belong to those who prefer to display an used aircraft.

 

Having said that, I think the overall effect on the B, is very good for a first attempt There's a build up on the wheels. Are they the remnants of a wash? As for the C, it's a bit harder to tell buy the pictures (and also due to the splinter camo) but the contrasts (3D effect) seem to appear be less visible. At the same time I would like to commend you on the paint job, which is good IMHO

 

Anyway, I assume that you have used pastels. And if so, what other techniques have you used? Wash? Don't be afraid to experiment. To seal the model with a varnish also reduce the fear for "undesired effects". And before I hit the sack, may I be so bold to offer a suggestion? Why not try to "chipp" some paint on the dozer blade on the B, by some subtle dry-brushing with silver/aluminium? If it fails you can easily paint it over again.

 

Glad påsk/Happy easter to you and the rest of the lot

 

EW

[CV9040C]

Thanks EW!

 

What I did was to dilute Tamiya Buff in water and brush all over the model and continue brushing to shape the dust. Didn't affect the underlying colours at all.

 

That's why there's a buildup in the lower halves on the wheels. Couldt find a good way to let the model dry upside down

 

Yes, I have thought about the dozer blades, I am afraid of getting them to look to shiny and not getting a good shape of the "wear".

 

Thank you for the feedback and glad påsk!

Mats

[Gennady I. Beregovoy]

 

Not an expert in weathering meself, I think it looks good for a first time. Did you read the "Weathering Heresies" article at Armorama?

 

BTW, I like the painting on the C, looks like sharp edges between the colors. Did you mask?

[CV9040C]

BTW, I like the painting on the C, looks like sharp edges between the colors. Did you mask?[/i]

 

A lot.

 

Really not that boring if you do a little at a time. Used ordinary Tesa-tape, found it to work just as well as Tamiya-tape.

 

/Mats

[EW]

Originally posted by CV9040C:

What I did was to dilute Tamiya Buff in water and brush all over the model and continue brushing to shape the dust. Didn't affect the underlying colours at all.

 

There's another way that works better and doesn't damage the paint. I have used it since I returned to the hobby about 7 - 8 years ago, with no major negative effects at all. The paints I have used it at, are Aeromaster, Tamiya, Humbrol, Polly Scale, Testor, Alclad II to mention a few.

 

Tamiya doesn't mix well with water. The reasaon for the buildup I suspect is due to the fact that the solvent (water) didn't dillute the color enough i.e. the grains of the color are still to "big".

 

The prefered method used by me and the majority of my Swedish peers is to use White Spirit (WS) as a solvent. It's a mineral turpentine. The brand to buy is "Becker's "A" Essence de Petrol White Spirit" You can find it at all art stores. The cost for 75 ml is about 45 SEK.

 

That's one ingredient of the wash. The other is to purchase some artist oils (konstnärsfärger, olja), while you're there. Ask for either Becker's or Winsor & Newton. The basic colors one need IMO, are Ivory Black plus Raw Umber. These two will be a good start and in combination with WS will make a very good wash which will be dilluted enough for the capillary effect to kick in. The best part of it, is that it is very forgiving. I have never had any paint jobs destroyed by this mixture, and that even on non-varnished surfaces!!!! I know some guys blend Humbrol with WS, but I wouldn't recommend that, since that enamel is more aggresive than artist oils.

 

As for the dozer I can understand your concern. One effective way to reduce the shine is to add some flat black to the silver. Personally I always add about 15 - 20% of black, whenever I'm gonna drybrush/metallize (sp?). Otherwise it get's to shiny. Why not try it out on the bottom of the B, where no one can see it?

 

Good luck and have fun

 

EW

 

 

 

[Edited by Ensign wanker (09 Apr 2004).]