Bad Kitty!! - Completed!

[spud]

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looking Good TRM.

 

[panzerace007]

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TRM ,

Yeah Dude !! This is Good lookin' Stuff !!! Rock-On !!

Keep it comin' !

 

[Tony lee]

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We're not going to be made to wait too long are we "T"?

I think I know what you're up to.

Maybe not
Tony lee

 

[ScaleModelMadman]

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you know,after watching a few builds ,I'm convinced into getting some tank models ... It seems like they are so easy and worry free .
simply assemble the whole thing(maybe add some photoetch) , spray it in one or two settings... dabble on some weathering .done.

LOL @ dabble on some weathering. ;D

Maybe a bit simplified there, although it depends on what you are looking to achieve I guess? My Finders Keepers build took me two months of steady work and many, many layers of different effects.

Although I look at planes and cars and think pffft, that looks so much easier and less troublesome than armor.

I guess it's all relative.

Here is a bit of an update.

Understatement of the week T, that is looking way cool. Nice update, can't wait to see more.

8)

 

[spud]

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lol tank models easy.... well depends on what you want to do with it realy the weathering is prob teh hardest part actulay it is just look at chris's marder

 

[scratchmod]

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Now things are getting interesting here. Love the chipping T.

yeah Ken, just slap on some weathering and call it a day bro. ;D

 

[Bizarre]

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chips look great.

 

[Chris S]

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Nice chips ;D....we like chips , coming on sweet T

Chris.

 

[RocketSilo]

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lol tank models easy.... well depends on what you want to do with it realy the weathering is prob teh hardest part actulay it is just look at chris's marder

lol.. yeah I mean for a beginner tank modeler ,a nice tank could be made ..with relatively less stresing over a perfect shiny car .
I know it's what you want to put into it and can be very detailed,complex and time consuming.
I'm thinking a tank would be a nice change and less aggravating than the shiny car models I've been doing lately.
not to take anything away from the hard work you guys put into your armor models.
I'm far,far from that level of craftsmanship. I've never built a tank
I find all these great builds inspiring

 

[spud]

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i see what your saying and change is always good. once i get trough my list of kits i have a 15year old Tamiya Williams FW14b F1 car to build 1/12 scale

 

[Quaralane]

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She's looking good.
I've always envied the guys who can do this level of weathering

 

[TRM]

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Good morning fellas!! (for some of us anyway)...good afternoon/evening for all the rest!! ;D

Thanks.... Spud
........................Erik
.............................Tony - Think you know??, please let me know...I don't even know
...................................Ken
........................................Rob
.............................................Roman
.......................................................Mr. S
.............................................................Andy - Have at it!! Thinking you'll like building a little armor!!
.......................................................................Q

I appreciate all those kind words as well as the discussion!! Andy, I think you really need to go for it!! Tanks can be forgiving...mess something up, you can dent it more or add some rust, cover it with stowage, mud..on and on! 8)

Sorry I haven't been back earlier to comment/update. Bit of an issue in the computer world here. I think I have beat it into submission...the computer that is!! :

Now for an update. First if you thought the chipping was going ok...well this may turn you off a bit ;D Last night I shot on some highlights to the horizontal panels. Two separate coats, for obvious reasons, a lot of the chipping get semi-covered up!

First layer

Second layer

It was subtle layers, but some re-chipping will be done. I am thinking it is bringing out some nice tone so far. No washes/filters are streaking has been done as of yet. Soon though...I hope ;D I was able to finish up the chipping last night on the hull and on the wheels this morning. (sorry no pics yet) I snap some shots and probably set up for a bit of camo maybe.....lol, then more chipping and rubbing!!

Thanks for hanging in there!!!

TBC...

 

[spud]

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looks epic, did you shoot the flesh or mix it with the yellow?

 

[Big-John]

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Looking sweet dude!

 

[TRM]

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Thank guys!!

Spud - Shot them individually. The Dark Yellow was mixed with Khaki in the first coat so the straight Dk Yellow has a slight lighter tinge to it. Then the Flesh was used, but it was cut about 70/30...70 being thinner.

 

[spud]

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thanks for that TRM

 

[Tony lee]

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I was thinking you were going to do the multi layered hair spray weathering technique. ;D

I don't get paid to think
Tony lee

 

[TRM]

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You should get paid Tony...not only for your brilliant workmanship and rapier wit but most certainly for your understandings of the world that surrounds you!!

....Other words......Yup! ;D

 

[Tony lee]

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I Got The Power
That's a great technique if you finesse the layers so you don't get too much paint build up.

May the Force be with you. ;D
Tony lee

 

[Chris S]

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Neat idea using the flesh T looking forward to the camo . Tri tone ? ;D

Chris.

 

[adambrunnjr]

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Man thats realy coming out nicely! The level of detail and rust is amazing.

 

[TRM]

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Thanks Tony...shooting as light as I can sometimes. But on the other hand the thicker chips give me a little more depth too. Fine line to walk!

Thanks Chris! Well, you could say a "tri-color". : (Below)

Thank you Adam!!! LOL...have not even begun to rust yet. That come in a short while!!


Disclaimer....below is my update.....sorry it's long winded.....damn I need to find a hobby!!


Hello Gentlemen!!!


After a little yard work in the loverly October heat, I played around a little more on the kitty. If an effort to not bore you to bad, I will try to make this as quick and painless as possible.

After covering up the chipping somewhat last night, I need to chip back into it. Some of the tools of the trade as well….

Ok then, as fore mentioned earlier, I was heading down the path of some camo. I started spraying down a nice pattern using some Life Color Red Brown and light green (I will not attempt to bastardize the German words for these colors) Anyway, I thought it looked a little busy. So I let it sit and dry…still busy and just not right. So We (meaning me myself and I) took on a new adventure. Stripping back the camo to leave a hint of what was there. In most pictures , I personally, can barely make out some of the field applied camo due to fading and general wear-n-tear. So me and the Kitty had a bath!!

So now I have the extreme fading of the camo…hints of the green and red brown coloring. Still not too worried at this point even with the brightness and incongruence of the surface. A 90/10 mixture of the flesh again….

and a quick scrub…

Now a filter for a slight blending…

And that is that for the night! I did have a tiny mishap with the turret. The first shot of camo was way to dark…so after laughing a bit, I strip out about 60% of it and re-shot some color, chipped it back and gave it a coat of clear…she is resting comfortably in the shop for the evening.

Tomorrow I will try to finish up the turret in the same manor and paint some rubber on the road wheels.

So much for a short update!!!

As always I enjoy the company…even if it’s for a short while!!

TBC….

 

[spud]

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sod the short update we want a bigger one ;D

looking good btw

 

[Tony lee]

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More work than words

I can dig it ;D
Tony lee

 

[Cave_Dweller]

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This looks extremely realistic! That wheel has an amazing level of detail. I neglected to read the entire thread but are those paint chips done with steel wool?

 

[Big-John]

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This thing is kicking A%@

 

[scratchmod]

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awesome T

 

[Bizarre]

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cool work!

 

[TRM]

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Thanks Guys!! Appreciate the kindness!!

If I can get the road wheels painted today...might even get some install!! I will be giving Ken's (Scalemodelmadman) tire painting technique a shot on this one! Used to spray with the circles but after seeing his method...sold!!

This looks extremely realistic! That wheel has an amazing level of detail. I neglected to read the entire thread but are those paint chips done with steel wool?

Hiya Cave_Dweller!! - Understandable, not reading it..LOL...Loooong winded as usual!! : No steel wool, sorry. In the first picture are most of what I use. A couple of Pick tools, toothpicks and some really neat Q-tip (buds) that I believe Tamiya makes. They are harder that the regulars Q-tips ans they have this awesome little point on them. Just a little water to soften up the Acrylic and pick pick pick, scrub scrub scrub!

 

[spud]

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dont for get to mention the hair spary before hand!