TLOC
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Yep. I used those pictures. ThanksI am not surprised if you used those photos
Yep. I used those pictures. ThanksI am not surprised if you used those photos
Guilty!I just saw something I have overlooked, you used short cut branches and push them in to look like cut down trees.
That is absolutely brilliant, I am SO copying that!
Very nice job you've done on the car, you may well have found a new vocation for yourself.So,
I worked on this car a little more.
Did the other side with the light earth and hit the bottom with some grimy black.
I then hit both sides with a layer of Dullcote. To my Suprise the effect was not as diminished as I expected.
For a $3 Bachmann car I'm actually growing quite fond of this little 40-footer. I may throw conspicuity stripping from Smokebox graphics on this and run it around for a while.
Still figuring out rust streaks. They are eluding me. I tried turning the brush on its side like recommended.
On to the roof and ends.
What do you think?
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I really like the 2nd picture (without the rust streaks). The car side is very well weathered.So,
I worked on this car a little more.
Did the other side with the light earth and hit the bottom with some grimy black.
I then hit both sides with a layer of Dullcote. To my Suprise the effect was not as diminished as I expected.
For a $3 Bachmann car I'm actually growing quite fond of this little 40-footer. I may throw conspicuity stripping from Smokebox graphics on this and run it around for a while.
Still figuring out rust streaks. They are eluding me. I tried turning the brush on its side like recommended.
On to the roof and ends.
What do you think?
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Yea, Let's not get carried away!Very nice job you've done on the car, you may well have found a new vocation for yourself.
These are the four products I've attempted streaking with.What are you using for rust?
The white microbrush ( small tipped head) is just touched into the paint. I dab in along the paint reservoir edge to remove some.Tom I just reread your post again. Are you dropping the paint on and using a different wet brush to drag it?
Am I reading this right? If that's the case I'm using the same brush.
Tom,Here are my brushes I use for dotting the rust. I dI’d not thin the Vallejo light rust or the burnt umbers on this car. I have never used the AIM/Monroe powders, I use Pan Pastels.
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View attachment 165362I will drag generally with the flat. Sometimes I will turn the brush on edge.
Mike, this is what works for me. I think you are doing great.
Take some thinner or Isopropyl Alcohol and remove your rust streaks. Just try again.
Don’t thin Vallejo with Isopropyl Alcohol. Either use Vallejo‘s thinner or just plain water. That’s from my experiences.
Did you add a thinner to the Monroe powder and create a sludge? If so remember very light pressure in the stroke. Or, if using the Vallejo you need to work fast, there is not much time to draw/drag down.
You will get it. It’s why u r practicing.
I hope others will chime in. I’m not sure my description of my process is very clear.
Not having worked with the Aim/Monroe powders I’m not sure if you need to mix them with anything for the streaking. Pan Pastels is a definite NO. I know some of AK Interactive‘s stuff (pigments) you can add thinner, IPA or I think even water. Stick to one method. You will get thereTom,
That was a great explanation. I was using the same brush for the whole technique, I have a better understanding now, and will try it a different way now.
I didn't mix the powders with anything. I tried to just drag then in a downward motion. Being new to this I was just kind of seeing what I could do with the different products.
Looks super TomI used the micro brush (super fine) to get these streak effect on these two hoppers with the Monroe powders, then blend with a soft brush.View attachment 165390View attachment 165391View attachment 165392
You did far better than when I first tried, I think the Toms have done an excellent thread that helps people get a quick start on the techniques, you’ll quickly find the more you practise the more you’ll get a feel for the techniques, and find which work well with your talents and paints.So,
I worked on this car a little more.
Did the other side with the light earth and hit the bottom with some grimy black.
I then hit both sides with a layer of Dullcote. To my Suprise the effect was not as diminished as I expected.
For a $3 Bachmann car I'm actually growing quite fond of this little 40-footer. I may throw conspicuity stripping from Smokebox graphics on this and run it around for a while.
Still figuring out rust streaks. They are eluding me. I tried turning the brush on its side like recommended.
On to the roof and ends.
What do you think?
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Thanks Tom, modelling is on hold at the moment due to fitting a new kitchen at home, Im hoping to get some more work done on these cars towards the end of the weekJoe, excellent job bringing them to where you want them. Please continue to post your progress
I just finished another batch of reefer canvas for graffiti cars. The ARMN/UP cars are a wonderful white that the graffiti artist/vandal sees as the nicest canvas on the rails. White is hard but also can be the most satisfying.
I try to fade the plastic sheen away 1st with a washing of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Then a spray of white thinned with the 99% IPA. I have used light gray thinned and I had often in the past used the Tamiya x21 based 100% out of the bottle and brushed chalky residue off with a brush.
lots of fun, thanks for joining us
Looks super Tom
Thank you both.You did far better than when I first tried, I think the Toms have done an excellent thread that helps people get a quick start on the techniques, you’ll quickly find the more you practise the more you’ll get a feel for the techniques, and find which work well with your talents and paints.
I like the dirty look.
I truly understanding life getting in the way of the hobby. Post when you canThanks Tom, modelling is on hold at the moment due to fitting a new kitchen at home, Im hoping to get some more work done on these cars towards the end of the week
Better you than me, I'm on the warm side, getting all rain.After cleaning the sidewalks and driveway twice this morning, I finallygot to the bench about 3.5 hours ago. It is break time.
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Working on finishing up 6 cars. Next is the wheel splatter on the ends. Let those dry and clear coat for the cars to dry overnight.
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