(09-11-2012 09:35 PM)samuraitrev Wrote: [ -> ]Use some stuff called Simple Green which a couple of users on here have raved about.
Wow, simple green? I never would have thunk it. Thanks.
I am very excited, My models are almost finished.
A very special thanks goes out to Anim8r for the inspiration!
As a first time painter I was really nervous about screwing up , but thanks to your tips I think they will come out really well.
What I used:
Brushes
size 2 flat (used almost exclusively)
Size 5/0 round (used for touch up in tiny crevices)
size 2 round (used to mop up/spread excess wash)
Paints (cost saving)
Rustoleum matte white primer for Plastics
FolkArt Acrylic - Buttercream
FolkArt Acrylic - Apple Red
Americana Acrylic - Black (mixed with red to get a deeper color)
Sepia Wash - Matte medium, FlowAid, Distilled Water, Sepia acrylic pen ink
Duct tape and 2 1' long 2x4s (attached duct tape with sticky side out to hold models in place n the board)
Testors Dullcote fixant
- I attached the models to the tape, 6 per 2x4
- I primed the models with Rustoleum matte white primer (2x)
- I painted the bases black
- I then mixed red with a drop of water and a little black then painted over the black bases to get a layered look.
- I made the mistake of painting the bases first
- I then painted the models with 1 layer of buttercream, getting traces of paint on my bases (see #5)
- I then made the wash from the components
- last night I painted the wash (2x)
My tasks are to paint 1 more layer of wash for the perfect tone, and to fix the bases. After which I will seal with the dullcote.
Cant wait for the reveal next Saturday. Thank you all for your help on this.
W.J.
Looking forward to the results!