Hi guys,
this is my first try to put something on vBench ... lets see how it works.
Last week I was lucky to have Adam Wilder, a friend and accomplished modeller over at my home.
Well this was a one of a kind chance to ask him as much as possible on finishing and weathering techniques.
A built, basecoated Luchs was my "test" object to apply the different steps.
The Luchs was built with some add ons - following mostly Tom Cockles tweak list of his Luchs (thanks Tom!). Additional to it I wanted to have the turret numbers in red as they were on the original.
Since I giot no decals I cut the templates by myself and it went pretty smooth.
After the base colors had been applied it got 3 coats of gloss varnish (Tamiya).
Step number one:
To get a nice base, different oil colors were applied to the surfaces of the tank. White, orange, yellow, blue and brown were used but in different combinations to alter the parts and give each its "unique chromatic tone"
The oilcolors were spread over the surface - darker colors to rims and corners, lighter colors to the middle ... and then tapped into the surface with a brush damp from thinner.
Step 2: Chipping of the highest color layer. For this effect a beige color was chosen. It is essential to make the chips random in size and position .... this was extremely difficult in the beginning and takes some time.
Step 3: With darker colors - deeper chipping is simulated.
...around the wheels , the chipping is set up in a circular way.
Step 4: Rust ...light rust (fresh), dark rust (old), ruststreaks, rust washes - whatever comes to the mind. All are made of thinner, Humbrols, oil and pigments in the appropriate colors ...
Overall look after the first steps:
After looking at this thread I have to say that I'm sorry about the bad quality of the photos
- maybe too much beer during the modelling sessions?!?
I will try to improve the quality in the future ... please be patient !
Ciao,
Harry
p.s.: If you read this Adam: Thanks a lot for your help and advice !!!!!!!!!
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