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Post by SteveM on Jul 11, 2021 7:45:11 GMT
You have certainly captured the look of well worn warrior there Mark  . Don't worry about the purists fella, most if not all don't even know how to open the box of a model kit, let alone build one  . That’s sums it up perfectly for me too! I really like the scratches  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 11, 2021 8:34:50 GMT
Yeah, I’m definitely with the uncle night shifts.
Purists - don’t think we have any on here anyway.
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 13, 2021 15:54:38 GMT
Mark, I love how the Tiger looks and as Paul said, who cares what the "purists" think. Bottom line, when a tank gets zinged by shrapnel they will look like they have chicken pox. And I think some of the sideline cat-callers fail to realize the impact of flying metal from indirect rounds on a paint job.
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Post by marknz1 on Jul 13, 2021 19:28:35 GMT
Cheers Guys, I appreciate the support and everyone's thoughts are in line with mine, so definitely on the right board with the right people. When you look on other modelling sites and see some of the comments when something is "not on the money prototypical" it doesn't really make you want to share and participate.
I'm really enjoying this element of the build and having a couple of days off before I go back and look at it with some fresh eyes and see where I can make some touch ups and changes. Then it's on to the fun stuff mud and dirt!
Cheers once again guys and have a great day.
Mark
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Post by Paul B on Jul 13, 2021 19:58:50 GMT
Mark we MHOers are slightly different to the norm. I for one would not point something odd out in public, that is what the PM's are for. Believe me, I have had a few PM's suggesting to change something and I have pointed out the odd thing or two to others also. To be honest, I can't understand why cutting a persons work down openly, is looked upon as good criticism, it certainly isn't in my book. That kind of thing can only kill any momentum you have going. Anyway, taking a rest and coming back after a few days is always a good thing, that way you can decide for yourself if it has gone too far or not . I like what you have created till date and I am certainly looking forward to the dirty part  |
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Post by Robbo on Jul 13, 2021 20:58:47 GMT
This is looking blooming good I tell you
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Post by Boots on Jul 13, 2021 21:03:50 GMT
 That is extremely ferkin superb Mark |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 15, 2021 5:46:27 GMT
Loving the look of the tiger very much.
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Post by Marco on Jul 16, 2021 11:44:42 GMT
All the effects are looking simply amazing!!!
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 20, 2021 14:27:41 GMT
Mark, the Tiger really looks awesome and I love the wear-and-tear on it.
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Post by marknz1 on Jul 24, 2021 6:58:35 GMT
Evening / Morning All Well, unfortunately the weather put a kybosh on the concreting a week ago, so I ended up going back to work early. Then we had friends staying last week, so no concreting or modelling. Thankfully Friday's weather was good so I took the day off and i can tick the concreting off the jobs list. Have to say it's quite a therapuetic task. I finished off the last bit this morning, so it meant some modelling time this afternoon (Saturday). I had a couple of jobs that I wanted to do, the first, creating some heat and rust texture on the exhaust covers and second, start on the tracks. So, before I start, I have to say I can't take credit for the technique. It was one i found on YT by Jeff Reiten. It was all done using AK Interactive weathering pencils. First step was wetting the Dark Rust pencil in water, then creating a base coat.   The 2nd stage was using, Yellow, Strong Ocher and Medium Rust. Each was moistened with distilled water then using a make up sponge applicator I dabbed on the 3 colours to create depth. it took a few paasses with each colour, then it was left to dry for about 1 hour.   Stage 3 involves about 8-9 colours, which you rub over fine sandpaper to create powders. Then you tip them on to a sheet of styrene and then you can mix the different colours to make different tones. You then add some distilled water and use the sponge applicator to create more depth and texture. Again, just experimenting with colours until it looks right.    To finish off I used some VMS black pigments with a brush to create the soot effect on each exhaust top.    I also started some work on the tracks, using some Vallejo European Earth and some AK Wet mud. Just a base layer was put down and left to dry, so no pics at this stage. Hopefully I can get some more work done on the tracks tomorrow, if so i'll post some pics. Cheers All Mark |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 24, 2021 11:17:08 GMT
 You have certainly conquered that technique Mark, well bloody done indeed |
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Post by tommygunn on Jul 24, 2021 12:10:50 GMT
A well aged model.
Could you just use normal water?
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 24, 2021 12:30:56 GMT
Wow! That looks amazing.
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Post by Robbo on Jul 24, 2021 13:42:18 GMT
Smashing weathering, hope comes out half as good
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Post by marknz1 on Jul 25, 2021 6:41:19 GMT
A well aged model. Could you just use normal water? Thank you. Yes you can use normal tap water. I started using distilled many years ago. When I first started using acrylics I noticed that our tap water was causing it to dry strangely. I had a chat with my local art shop and they recommended using distilled / ionised water. It was a game changer. The distilled water has fluoride, chloride and heavy metals removed so is a lot softer. |
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Post by marknz1 on Jul 25, 2021 6:43:21 GMT
Thanks for all your kind feedback. It was a lot of fun creating the effect.
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Post by armorguy on Jul 25, 2021 8:26:10 GMT
You've created hundreds of effects with this method, well done.
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Post by SteveM on Jul 25, 2021 8:32:35 GMT
The many layers are building up very nicely here, looks great fella
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