PawelP Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Hi, I make mainly aircrafts, but sometimes I build a military truck's models. Below is one of few ... Edited August 16, 2011 by PawelP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M. Knights Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 That is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Stunning work! Makes mine look like toys. Beautiful job on the airbrush work. I also wish I could get my washes to look that good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelP Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Stunning work! Makes mine look like toys. Beautiful job on the airbrush work. I also wish I could get my washes to look that good too! Mark, Easy ... I think my job in military cars may be a correct base ... maybe that I have seen mine friend's model ... in the same scale ... ... coming back to Opel ... Full details from building process are here : History and model ... (in polish language ...) and about wash .... a few details ... here: Wash ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 It is very nice Pawel. It is very difficult to get a camouflage scheme done on a vehicle in that scale and not have the paint get too thick. Mark, washes are very easy to learn how to do. It just takes practice until you get a feel for what the correct ratio of thinner to paint is. A fine tip brush is also required to get a pin wash down. You also have to have a bit of patience since you do not want to start a wash until the paint is fully cured. To make it easier, I often paint in enamels and wash in acrylics so the wash thinner doesn't effect the paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelP Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 ....To make it easier, I often paint in enamels and wash in acrylics so the wash thinner doesn't effect the paint job. In Opel's case the base colors were applied using acrylic Vallejo, and for the wash was used artistic enamel with thinner. It needs more time to dry, but for me is more realistic or if You would like "more natural". Wash on Opel was applied into two phases. 1) At first was used thin fraction (with more thinner) I waited a fen minuted (max. 10-15). 2)After that was used thick fraction (with more enamel). It naturally filled the "depressions", panel lines and etc. Is good leave it to dry on a 1-2 days and in next step it may be saved, applying one layer colorless acrylic paint (matt, semi-gloss, or gloss - depends what is needed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Thanks for the advice guys. I'll keep trying, but I feel like I've been practicing for years and still can't seem to get it right. I'll try some more of these techniques as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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