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  • Tim Marlow
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 18931
    • Tim
    • Somerset UK

    #256
    That more than looks the part to me Alan. Nice job.
    Be very careful with an over all wash though, it can really darken the finish and potential ruin what you’ve done. I’ve tried it several times and never really been happy with the results.
    What I would recommend is to outline each area with a dark pin wash using a fine brush. This will make them stand out from each other. Pre made washes, like the Vallejo game and model washes I bang on about all the time are great for this. They are consistent straight from the bottle and save a lot of mixing time. You can make your own wash with paint, water, and flow aid, but the issue is getting them consistent so you control what you do. Too thin and the effect is too subtle so the areas don’t really pop off each other. Too thick and the figure starts to look like a China doll. 76.517 model wash dark grey is excellent for this, as is 73.201 game wash black.

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    • Ian M
      Administrator
      • Dec 2008
      • 18271
      • Ian
      • Falster, Denmark

      #257
      Well that figure looks great to me and I am a blooming long way away!
      Group builds

      Bismarck

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      • Neil Merryweather
        SMF Supporters
        • Dec 2018
        • 5199
        • London

        #258
        I would be very pleased with myself if I was showing that on here.
        And for a first attempt it's quite something!

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        • Allen Dewire
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 4741
          • Allen
          • Bamberg

          #259
          Exactly what Neil said Alan!!! He's looking great. Oh, and if anyone mentions the seam lines, Just tell them he's wearing a freshly pressed uniform. They're supposed to be there.............

          Prost
          Allen
          Life's to short to be a sheep...

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          • AlanG
            • Dec 2008
            • 6296

            #260
            Cheers guys. I know i'll get better the more figures i do so not sweating on these so much. At some point in the future i'll probably get some resin ones for a diorama or two. But these plastic ones will still work too. It'll be interesting to see what the plastic ones are like with the Das Werk Pak40 i intend to buy compared to these Tamiya and Dragon ones.

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            • AlanG
              • Dec 2008
              • 6296

              #261
              Mr. Blue-tac head is in his natural environment lol

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              • adt70hk
                SMF Supporters
                • Sep 2019
                • 10426

                #262
                No complaints from me Alan..... Coming on very nicely!!

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                • AlanG
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 6296

                  #263
                  His mate Wolfgang wants in on the painting action now. So an nice Italian camo scheme will be done for him

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                  • eddiesolo
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jul 2013
                    • 11193

                    #264
                    That is coming along superbly Alan, love it. Wonderful dio board and the figures are coming along a real treat.

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                    • AlanG
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 6296

                      #265
                      Cheers Si. A lot of work gone/going into it but it keeps me happy

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                      • AlanG
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 6296

                        #266
                        Wolfgang has his Italian camo now

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                        • Tim Marlow
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 18931
                          • Tim
                          • Somerset UK

                          #267
                          Camo paintwork isn't easy, but you have really cracked it Alan. Great stuff…..faces soon?

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                          • AlanG
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 6296

                            #268
                            Yeah i have to make a start on them and the hands at some point :flushed:

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                            • Tim Marlow
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 18931
                              • Tim
                              • Somerset UK

                              #269
                              Trust me, it really is easier than Camo patterns…..

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                              • GerryW
                                • Feb 2021
                                • 1757

                                #270
                                Great work and patience there!

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