Heavens Eagle
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Are those yours Mike??? That first one is really nice and VERY realistic. Awesome! 
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Ma.K Armored Raider Pk.f 85 Falke
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Now we know where Chuck gets inspiration from.
Yeah but who's inspiring who??? :hmmm
Are those yours Mike??? That first one is really nice and VERY realistic. Awesome!
Yeah, well, You got me there. Those are all ex GFs of mine. Except the second one who used to be my boss when I was a pilot in the merc forces. Tough b..tch, she was! :yipee
Those figs are not my own work, they're courtesy of Mr. Google. But I'm looking into getting one of those cos the one that comes with the kit is plastic and lacks details. She's also a bit heavily dressed. These states of dishabille here would be more fitting. Hot climate, see? Strictly for the needs of the dio, no other reason!
M
Great touches with the markings and all. 
Heavens Eagle
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Those newly finished parts are quite well done Mike! The painting and finishing skills are really shining there. Maybe you could give a step by step on the next one showing how you got those results? 
Building is easy for me, the painting I am still a bit of a newbie. (again 20 years off will do that to you) :huh:
Building is easy for me, the painting I am still a bit of a newbie. (again 20 years off will do that to you) :huh:
Thank you guys!
Dave, good things are long in coming!
Paul, I do have a step-by-step from earlier in the build. I post it here, hoping it might help you.
…all is in place for the paint. Same method as on the seat: first a coat of metal paint in the strategic areas, in this case Model Master Stainless Steel. Then I applied some liquid masking stuff with a sponge.
Next the ‘primer’ color is sprayed (light gray) and then more Maskol is applied over a larger area this time (no pic). Then topcoat of RLM 66.
The Maskol is easily wipe off with a finger gloved in latex.
Final result:
The intermediate step and double masking make is possible to have a more varied chipping effect, alternating between areas that are worn down to the primer and smaller areas that go all the way down to the bare metal. Looks more real this way.
The footrests received the same treatment.
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Here’s the latest.
Wiring was undercoated in white before detail painting with Vallejos. Makes the colors pop. Silver paint works too.
More details with Airscale 1/24 placards. Those were laid down on bits of aluminum foil to give them a more realistic thickness.
Armrests were ‘dirtied’ by spraying a darker shade of the base color (highly thinned) onto the center.
After that add the usual wash and dry brush and you're off to the races.
Hope this helps!
M
Dave, good things are long in coming!
Paul, I do have a step-by-step from earlier in the build. I post it here, hoping it might help you.
…all is in place for the paint. Same method as on the seat: first a coat of metal paint in the strategic areas, in this case Model Master Stainless Steel. Then I applied some liquid masking stuff with a sponge.
Next the ‘primer’ color is sprayed (light gray) and then more Maskol is applied over a larger area this time (no pic). Then topcoat of RLM 66.
The Maskol is easily wipe off with a finger gloved in latex.
Final result:
The intermediate step and double masking make is possible to have a more varied chipping effect, alternating between areas that are worn down to the primer and smaller areas that go all the way down to the bare metal. Looks more real this way.
The footrests received the same treatment.
....
Here’s the latest.
Wiring was undercoated in white before detail painting with Vallejos. Makes the colors pop. Silver paint works too.
More details with Airscale 1/24 placards. Those were laid down on bits of aluminum foil to give them a more realistic thickness.
Armrests were ‘dirtied’ by spraying a darker shade of the base color (highly thinned) onto the center.
After that add the usual wash and dry brush and you're off to the races.
Hope this helps!
M
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Awesome! Painting those wires would drive me nuts.
Thanks for the SBS on the masking. :drinks
Thanks for the SBS on the masking. :drinks
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Thanks for that great "how to" Mike!! I really like the finish you ended up with and the masking medium makes more sense to me as well. What kind of masking medium did you use?
Looking quite nice!
Looking quite nice!
Thank you both!
Paul, the masking medium I use is the Gunze brand. There are two types, one can be applied straight on the plastic and the other onto a painted surface. Other brands work the same, I guess. Just make sure you use the right type for the right type of surface and apply it with a sponge for best chipping effect. B)
M
Paul, the masking medium I use is the Gunze brand. There are two types, one can be applied straight on the plastic and the other onto a painted surface. Other brands work the same, I guess. Just make sure you use the right type for the right type of surface and apply it with a sponge for best chipping effect. B)
M
Great job Mike, Could have sworn I posted thanks earlier today..
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Thanks for the info, it will help a lot. Tried the salt masking on a couple of models and was not impressed. Don't really want to mess with hair spray either. I know some folks have good results, but they really seem hoakie to me. Have used liquid masking before and feel more comfortable with it.
You're welcome!
The masking liquid method is a quick and no hassle way to go about it. Much less fuss than hairspray or salt. And it is very easy to remove with a piece of latex or a gloved finger. It dries very quick and so does the paint if you use acrylics so there are no waiting delays. Plus it's fun!
M
The masking liquid method is a quick and no hassle way to go about it. Much less fuss than hairspray or salt. And it is very easy to remove with a piece of latex or a gloved finger. It dries very quick and so does the paint if you use acrylics so there are no waiting delays. Plus it's fun!
M
