Big Bad Wolf

[grumpa]

Thanks Joe, just saw your post, pathetic how little was available to modelers back then, much and only references being a fleeting glance or two on TV "World At War" etc... or a few blurry b&w photos in the odd book, So glad to be alive in this new and wonderful era of technology where terrific reference material is only a click or two away. It can be a double edged blade though for now there are virtually no excuses for a botched job of itops:................Jim

[Guest]

I will as soon as I decide what to do next.It will either be a Tamaya Chiefton or Tamaya Centurion OR AMT 1/25 scale Cat D8H bulldozer a real monster! almost a foot long! maybe some of you guys {and gals} out there can help me decide Oh! and pardon me! THANX!
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Hurry up and get that bulldozer going. Stuff the rest haha

[grumpa]

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[Alan 45]

Another great build from you Jim , did you use a pencil on the edges to show the steel or did you dry brush it

[grumpa]

Another great build from you Jim , did you use a pencil on the edges to show the steel or did you dry brush it

Thanks Alan, no pencil, all by brush, but pencil?....Hmmmmm

[Alan 45]

Thanks Alan, no pencil, all by brush, but pencil?....Hmmmmm

What metallic did you use ? It's got a nice dark look to it


I've tried using a pencil but it never shows up on my photos

[monica]

brilliant build,Jim I do real like your style of work,how it dose all blend together,


great weathering as well, top marks from me,


always look forward to seeing you work,


was going to say stuff,but just sounded so wrong lol,ops:

[grumpa]

brilliant build,Jim I do real like your style of work,how it dose all blend together,
great weathering as well, top marks from me,


always look forward to seeing you work,


was going to say stuff,but just sounded so wrong lol,ops:

Go ahead Monica, I can take it

[grumpa]

What metallic did you use ? It's got a nice dark look to it
I've tried using a pencil but it never shows up on my photos[/QU I use Testors acrylics for my "metalising" just mix silver, black and just a touch of brown {a tiny touch, a bit of brown takes away that "sterile" look} I'd imagine you could use a premixed "steel" but before that just touch the edges with a bit of "dirty wash" as I call it- semi dry brush- just hint it about and lightly dry brush your metal over it- go very lightly at first- you can always add more if you desire. Like anything else it takes a bit of practice but you'll see the results and you can adjust your technique as needed. Just remember you don't want a bright silver effect so keep adding the black to your mix until it looks right to you, a few test photos would help, see how they look on your screen and make your adjustments as you see fit, hope this helps you along......Jim

[grumpa]

Hit some thing wrong hope my message still gets through

[monica]

Go ahead Monica, I can take it

haha oh lol,

[grumpa]

haha oh lol,

You can always PM me if you wish

[Alan 45]

Cheers Jim I'll try that next time I do a bashed about bit of armour