first attempt with ak interactive

[04svt]

ok first attempt with my new ak- inteactive streaking grim for modern us vehicles. not sure what that light tan streaking color is or were it came from this is my practice model i think this is from my old pigment test (im guessing) let me know if it looks good

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[JohnSimmons]

Looks good to me, remember less is more

 

[spud]

i would vary the lines to some more faded but you have a grasp of it

 

[Junkie]

Hi,
Yeah, it's looking good but as Spud and MJ said, try to add variation to the lines both in intensity, thickness and length.

If you add just a little today, leave it dry and then tommorrow add more, even if it overlaps a bit, that will add variety and suggest the streaking occured over a period of time vs. all in one shot. Another way to get variation is to use the product with and without shaking the bottle first. This allows for a variety in the 'strength' of the color pigment.

You definately got the hang of it though.

 

[04svt]

hey thanks yall!!! i was nervous at first but im getting the hang of it!!!

 

[spud]

noting to be nervous about as its enamel its easy to remove

 

[04svt]

thanks i finally bought that dvd from ak it should be here tommorow along with my buffalo!!!!

 

[schweinhund227]

Great start 04svt!

The nice thing about AKi products.... You can always Wipe it off !!! and start over...?

Since its a "TEST BED" model.... go for it ! just a little tip thou! Next time you are about to use those AKi stuff. Make sure your decals have been covered with a good coat of clear ! Acrylic based would be nice! Like FUTURE, it help "level them" as if they were part of the paint!!! Then the AKi stuff won't puddle around them ! like it did here on your Glacis plate marking ! It followed the outline of the Decal film ! It may not be that visible here..... but could be more invasive in a more direct line of sight; Like on a turret!

So, what ever CLEAR gloss you put on before you add your decals ! ( IF you do Clear Coat ???) just add another coat of clear once you are done Decaling of course.... ! After everything has dried thoroughly and there is no "slivering" ...! Go nuts on the AKi ! go often to their website for tips on applying their products ! or ask around... many are Well rounded and experienced with their Line of products....

Best of luck

Norm.

 

[04svt]

thanks schweinhund227, yea i do use future on most my models i didnt use any on this when i first built it it was a test model i didnt have future i always used modelmaster semi clear acrylic but finally got some future and i use it for all my decals now! i just didnt on this one didnt have any at that time!!! not for this model atleast!!!! but i do see what ur talking about!! i only got about 5 min on the front so pretty anxious for the rest of the tank! now after the grim is applied do you put a coat of any kind over the model for more layers or for different colors?

 

[Junkie]

You could satin varnish between layers or wait for it to fully cure/dry.

 

[spud]

i use Satin as i hate Future

 

[04svt]

ok i think i have a some vallejo satin layin around, ill check it out thanks again guys!!! hey spud do u lay a coat of satin in between the weathering? for instance like i did the dark grime first would i spray a coat of satin to add another such as rust streaks? and so on! i did this before when i used oils to keep the thinner from getting to the oils i allready put on the model!!! yea i know im a noob!!!

 

[spud]

that's what i do because i don't like to wait for the previous layer to cure over night. im not one that can do one step and wait a day or more for the next stage