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hello, some of those hyper realistic nature scene diorama tutorials came up in my suggesteds and man they're cool but I can't let myself try because they won't look as cool.
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Oct 1, 2019 07:51
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Google Butt posted:hello, some of those hyper realistic nature scene diorama tutorials came up in my suggesteds and man they're cool but I can't let myself try because they won't look as cool. I watched a few of those. I was expecting some clever tricks, but no, the guy is just very talented and mind-bogglingly patient
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Oct 1, 2019 08:50
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If you're interest, just get out there and try it. You don't need to make some big Luke Towan-esque scene, start with a tiny scene that would fit on coaster. Practice techniques, work out ideas, try, fail, improve. Maker bigger pieces. Get better. This stuff isn't insanely hard, there is a method. Find out what you want to show, how to do each component, and then layer your effects one upon another. The AT-ST scene I made a while back turned out pretty good, and that was literally my first attempt at a complex nature scene. And believe me, I'm no artist. I can't draw to save my life, can't paint a picture, but I can go through the mechanical steps in painting models/minis/garage kits, and making bases.
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Oct 1, 2019 09:33
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Plasmo does a bunch of small dioramas as well. He's definitely got an artist's eye, but his real trick is just going all in on details.
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Oct 1, 2019 11:26
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Do y'all have any go to resources for learning about air brushing (including weathering and what not)? I know I could just search youtube but I prefer reading (I'd even love a book that I can reference since I don't have a computer at my kit desk). Just curious if anyone has any succinct favorites.
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Oct 1, 2019 16:04
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Immolat1on posted:Do y'all have any go to resources for learning about air brushing (including weathering and what not)? I know I could just search youtube but I prefer reading (I'd even love a book that I can reference since I don't have a computer at my kit desk). Just curious if anyone has any succinct favorites. It's Gunpla based but you can transfer it over to any modelling. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC1672C46F266F336 E: Sorry you said not youtube, I'll leave it though as he's pretty good at just explaining stuff in an easy to understand way. Puddin fucked around with this message at 09:25 on Oct 2, 2019 |
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Oct 2, 2019 08:38
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Immolat1on posted:Do y'all have any go to resources for learning about air brushing (including weathering and what not)? I know I could just search youtube but I prefer reading (I'd even love a book that I can reference since I don't have a computer at my kit desk). Just curious if anyone has any succinct favorites. This is a video, but probably the best one out there on airbrush maintenance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulWFoG5Inmw His technique for reinserting the needle at about 5 min in is really useful (just use water if you dont want to test with a solvent like he does).
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Oct 2, 2019 22:35
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Now that took a long time. I got this for the anniversary of the battle of the Bismarck sea, so about half a year ago. My hobby store had a special offer for additional stuff, so I went whole hog. It's the first time I got die-cut masks for painting and those were great. The photo-etch was probably a bit too much. There were like a hundred little greebles for the cockpit that are ultimately barely visible  In any case, I went with an Australian paint scheme to get some connection to the Bismarck sea   Overall it turned out reasonably well, though you'll find all the tiny spots where I messed up if you look closely enough.
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Oct 3, 2019 16:26
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I just found out there is a model building sim out on Steam. I'm not sure how I feel about it...
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Oct 3, 2019 16:47
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Molentik posted:I just found out there is a model building sim out on Steam. Well I feel that you ought to post a link because I can't find it. (I assume it's German?)
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Oct 3, 2019 23:38
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Steam store page.
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Oct 4, 2019 00:25
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Haha, it’s got Hobbyzone and everything.
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Oct 4, 2019 06:50
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Molentik posted:I just found out there is a model building sim out on Steam. Same, I mean you are already doing something sitting at a desktop
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Oct 4, 2019 13:46
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Wait -  1/71 scale?
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Oct 4, 2019 16:07
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Unkempt posted:Wait - The day Jeff from marketing saved the engineering team after they realised they'd made a mistake in CAD, and all the measurements were 1mm smaller than they should be
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Oct 6, 2019 03:05
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I'm having a real tough time masking canopies and glass. I watched a few youtube videos using tape or maskol, I've tried both and I can't get clean lines. I'm basically tearing my hair out over here
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Oct 8, 2019 06:21
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Phi230 posted:I'm having a real tough time masking canopies and glass. I watched a few youtube videos using tape or maskol, I've tried both and I can't get clean lines. I'm basically tearing my hair out over here Have you tried using sticky metal foil? It was recommended to me by another poster in this thread. Personally haven't tried it but supposedly it's better for getting clean cut lines with the scalpel when removing the excess and conforms to the curves of the canopy better than tape. Also: use a new blade when cutting the excess away. Edit: Bare metal foil is what I was thinking of, but a quick google search suggests it's hard to remove and leaves residue. Welp. Pre cut masks maybe? Carth Dookie fucked around with this message at 06:32 on Oct 8, 2019 |
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Oct 8, 2019 06:29
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Just clean up after with a toothpick
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Oct 8, 2019 10:18
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Carth Dookie posted:Have you tried using sticky metal foil? It was recommended to me by another poster in this thread. Personally haven't tried it but supposedly it's better for getting clean cut lines with the scalpel when removing the excess and conforms to the curves of the canopy better than tape. Also: use a new blade when cutting the excess away. It does leave a little bit of residue, but like Molentik said, you can scrape it away with a toothpick or slightly damp qtip.
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Oct 8, 2019 10:26
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Phi230 posted:I'm having a real tough time masking canopies and glass. I watched a few youtube videos using tape or maskol, I've tried both and I can't get clean lines. I'm basically tearing my hair out over here My windows are not perfect, and gently caress all German airplane windows with 72 panes of glass. I first apply future to the canopy, let it dry overnight, then I mask it with thin yellow painters tape cut over dozens of attempts, I rub the tape with a toothpick to make sure it's 100% adhered. Then another coat of future to seal the edge of the tape. Then I do my first coat of paint quite light, followed by the rest of the process. It looks better, but it's still a bitch. I did one kit that came with window masks and it helps, but it's not a remedy.
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Oct 8, 2019 12:39
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Phi230 posted:I'm having a real tough time masking canopies and glass. I watched a few youtube videos using tape or maskol, I've tried both and I can't get clean lines. I'm basically tearing my hair out over here If all else fails, a lot of kits get masking sets made for them by 3rd parties. There is no shame in buying more stuff for the hobby!!
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Oct 8, 2019 15:19
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I keep seeing like adhesive for foil, do I need that or do I just need the sticky foil itself. I'll try that before going back to tape + maskol. Also is foil tape what I'm looking for or just normal aluminum foil the hardest part is making sure the tape is the right size and fits into corners perfectly. Unless I'm supposed to use maskol to just seal the gaps. What I've been doing is cutting thin strips just to mask the edges and then filling in the middle with maskol. I tried straight maskol with no tape, and its like the maskol didn't settle evenly over canopy frame so it took paint off
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Oct 8, 2019 17:16
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Masking fluids really only work if the canopy is crisply molded, even so it wont be perfect. The product you're looking for is baremetal foil, it should be available at most hobby stores, though amazon also has it. Avoid the bright chrom/ultra chrome or whatever, that one has adhesive issues. Foil tape is probably too thick. You can make your own adhesive foil with some thin aluminum foil and spray adhesive, but buying baremetal foil is the easiest option.
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Oct 8, 2019 18:58
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9PPYEbwPRU This video has some good info on the subject.
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Oct 8, 2019 19:09
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Thanks everyone for the advice, I just have one more question. I'm using vallejo chipping medium and despite letting it dry overnight, when I go to chip, it really likes to take more than I want and also seems to make the paint seem "fuzzy" or otherwise no longer smooth
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Oct 8, 2019 19:14
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Phi230 posted:Thanks everyone for the advice, I just have one more question. It does that. I really only use that stuff for super hosed up paint, like quarter-assed whitewash applied to a dirty tank by a drunk private with a mop. Not sure if there's a trick I don't know, but in any case you're not alone.
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Oct 8, 2019 21:40
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Blue Footed Booby posted:It does that. I really only use that stuff for super hosed up paint, like quarter-assed whitewash applied to a dirty tank by a drunk private with a mop. Not sure if there's a trick I don't know, but in any case you're not alone. Super annoying because it basically all-but-ruined my paintjob in some places. I'm not assed to fix it since I've been working on this model for 8 months and its not that bad but I wish there was some alternative I've heard of hairspray but not sure about it
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Oct 8, 2019 22:53
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I actually had very good luck with hairspray. The only time it affects the paint on top is if I don't let th hairspray dry completely before painting.
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Oct 8, 2019 23:09
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Ensign Expendable posted:I actually had very good luck with hairspray. The only time it affects the paint on top is if I don't let th hairspray dry completely before painting. Do you just do the normal "sweep with a damp brush" technique or do you use a toothpick/steel wool or something? Doogs also recommends hairspray but I saw him talking about steel wool and that kind of seems excessive
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Oct 8, 2019 23:13
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Doogs uses lacquers, which require a different approach than just normal acrylics or alcohol acrylics. You can still use hairspray but it will take longer to chip if you only use a soft brush, and not something harder.
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Oct 8, 2019 23:25
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Moist brush usually does it. In extreme cases I give it a gentle scrape with a toothpick, either if I need scratching effects or if the hairspray refuses to chip at first. Another method to help it move along is a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol. I do apply scratch proof Vallejo mecha varnish underneath though, just in case.
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Oct 8, 2019 23:27
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Ensign Expendable posted:Moist brush usually does it. In extreme cases I give it a gentle scrape with a toothpick, either if I need scratching effects or if the hairspray refuses to chip at first. Another method to help it move along is a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol. What kind? I have the gloss mecha varnish, I was told its the same as normal vallejo gloss varnish Will any hairspray do or is there something I ought to look out for?
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Oct 8, 2019 23:37
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Yeah, the gloss one. Although now that I think of it I also tried AK Ultra Matte varnish and the result is more or less the same, so I don't know if there is any extra scratch resistance. The hairspray I use is Pantene alcohol free Airspray with 2/5 hold. I previously used the store brand 3/5 hold and it turned out fine. I think the key is to have it in an aerosol can to get a nice and even layer.
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Oct 8, 2019 23:48
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McLaren made a fun scale model-inspired poster for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend:
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Oct 10, 2019 23:19
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Phi230 posted:Thanks everyone for the advice, I just have one more question. The more you wait, the harder it will be to chip off the paint. I usually let the chipping medium be for about two days after painting over it.
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Oct 11, 2019 12:01
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I wouldn’t wait more than 30 minutes to an hour personally.
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Oct 12, 2019 08:50
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You can also just drybrush the chipping solution where you want your chips.
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Oct 12, 2019 11:17
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I'm up late scratch building a bridge out of cardboard. 5 pieces form 1 beam  5 beams form 1 bridge!  It'll go like so. Will give it a nice airbrushing and weathering before gluing it. 
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Oct 14, 2019 09:26
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Oh that bridge is hot. It needs a nice cruddy anti-corrosion green paint and some proper bum trash underneath though. I LOVE SHITKITS. I found this thing at Ollie's for $15. Had to have it.    The molded detail isn't too horrible, but oh my god that mold flashing. The alignment issues are real as well, parts offset by a couple mm once you slap them together, etc. I'm thinking it will make a nice rusted-out Mad Max type warwagon once I add on a bunch of extra tank parts. I might even drop in to the hobby shop tommorow for their cheapest craptank kit to put a big gun on this. Tank cannon semi tractor technical?
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