I'm going Japanese

[moon puppy]

Just googled it. It was an antenna. Get to do some copper patina.

That's funny, I was cleaning the shop today (screwed up my wrist so not much else going on) and boxed away a bunch of stuff that never sold back in the day. Amongst the items were three bottles of MIG copper rust pigment.

In case you didn't get the hint Jeff, what's the going rate? :hmmm

 

[iambrb]

It's not a type 97, but it's still a good combat clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqDGZ3zQyQ

 

[moon puppy]

Got a couple of washes of light rust and dark rust on. Not what I was expecting, needs more me thinks.

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks pretty good to me, it's just the base, right? You add texture,streaks and highlights and all will be swell!

:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

But I wouldn't do that yet, I'd get my color layers on first, correct?

 

[Tankbuilder]

Looks pretty good. Do you think it needs more pitting due to long term exposure to the elements and poor quality original Japanese paint?

Cheers

 

[Iron Mike]

That's how I would approach it. B) Hairspray (chipping fluid) then color, make some chips and so forth. Rust texture like the crusty stuff could be added before the colors, bubbling up under the paint like it does. B)

 

[Gator]

That's looking good Pup.

 

[moon puppy]

So ya wanted some texture, ok.

Figured I need to beat up the fenders also.

Vallejo pigs used, Migs fixer to coat it, hope mixing them don't blow it up...

Let this cure and then I'll hit the chipping fluid.

 

[Iron Mike]

Hope your tetanus shot is up to date.

 

[moon puppy]

I'll take that as a compliment.

 

[Iron Mike]

Say thank you.

 

[ausf]

It's beautiful.

 

[moon puppy]

shucks...

 

[Duke Maddog]

Stunning work Pup! Wow, that is looking more and more realistic as you go.

 

[moon puppy]

My Brother in Law Gary and I out on our Sunday drive and we ran into some traffic.

I bet they won't be anywhere to be found in a month. Really think someone is feeding them, never seen Wild Turkey this close other than from a bar stool. :drink
Seriouly I could have reached out and grabbed one.

Anywho..
Bruce, this is for you.

I'll do the wash this evening and see how it looks. :coolio

 

[ij001]

Just caught-up with this, looking like a great project, Bob. Love that texturing, well modelled, sir !




Ian.

 

[Iron Mike]

Change of plan? Looks good.

 

[iambrb]

Wow man, That is some neat stuff! I am honored that you chose to camo it, but really I am hoping most of that camp is removed to show that gorgeous rust underneath- wondering how it will turn out!

My Brother in Law Gary and I out on our Sunday drive and we ran into some traffic.

I bet they won't be anywhere to be found in a month. Really think someone is feeding them, never seen Wild Turkey this close other than from a bar stool. :drink
Seriouly I could have reached out and grabbed one.

Anywho..
Bruce, this is for you.

I'll do the wash this evening and see how it looks. :coolio

 

[lupanzer]

Great!..

Luiz