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Post by tommygunn on Mar 4, 2021 4:55:22 GMT
How did you do the wheel masks?
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2021 4:58:11 GMT
He cut them   . I know, naughty step time  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 4, 2021 5:06:47 GMT
He cut them . I know, naughty step time I shall ignore!!!!! |
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Post by Marco on Mar 4, 2021 11:03:33 GMT
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 4, 2021 18:49:42 GMT
Thank you Paul, Pete, Tommy and , Marco. cheers chaps. Tommy, I used a Hollow punches set.  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 5, 2021 4:08:50 GMT
Cheers PorcoRosso. Never seen one of those before. Good bit of kit to have?
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 5, 2021 19:35:06 GMT
It's a good bit of kit Tommy, and works well. But cost around £90. The wheels are ready for painting. I hope to get them done over the weekend.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 5, 2021 21:36:13 GMT
Quality always has a price  . Looking forward to more Joe  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 5, 2021 22:03:12 GMT
Thank you Paul. As you know, quality tools are worth it. I still used one of Granddad's tools until I retired.
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 7, 2021 18:53:05 GMT
Great progress on the T-55, Joe!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 9, 2021 14:56:10 GMT
Thank you Ian I've given the tyres a coat of paint. I'll have to paint the centre sections of the wheels after they have been removed from the runner as there is a seam line that needs cleaning off. I also tried spraying a black wash on the lower hull to get a more even finer coat to see how that works out. I find when I use a brush, it goes on unevenly and takes longer to clean off.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 9, 2021 15:05:31 GMT
Nice Joe . I have never tried spraying a wash, so I'm interested as to how this pans out |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 9, 2021 15:25:54 GMT
Nice Joe . I have never tried spraying a wash, so I'm interested as to how this pans out Thank you Paul. It sprayed on ok, but think I need to get the consistency right. I used Flory weathering wash straight out of the bottle. I found this needs to be a bit thicker, so my next attempt with be with artists gouache, which I can dilute with water. If it works, I'll be treating the wheels the same way before I attach them. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 9, 2021 16:19:53 GMT
Interesting, never tried that so I'll look forward to your thoughts on the outcome.
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Post by Marco on Mar 9, 2021 16:37:03 GMT
As do I!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 10, 2021 12:52:45 GMT
Thanks chaps. I've cleaned it up which was easy. I didn't have any of the big build ups like I did when I used a brush. I hadn't varnished any of it first, so it was applied on the top coat without sealing it. I used Ammo Mig, which has a slight sheen. I'm happy with the result, and will definitely do it again when it comes time to do the wheels.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 10, 2021 13:29:36 GMT
Note taken, idea stolen . That looks bloody impresive Joe  |
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Post by Marco on Mar 10, 2021 13:56:28 GMT
How did you cleaned the excess? Looks amazing!
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Post by Paul B on Mar 10, 2021 15:15:56 GMT
How did you cleaned the excess? Looks amazing! Good question, I too would like a tad more info on that |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 10, 2021 17:20:33 GMT
How did you cleaned the excess? Looks amazing! Good question, I too would like a tad more info on that Sorry for late reply gents. I've been a busy boy today. I used moist cotton buds and kitchen roll. Not too wet, or it removes too much of the wash. I gently rubbed it until I got the desired effect. To get in the small spaces, I used Tamiya buds. |
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