Bigjeff Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yep...I'm an ex crewman myself...and our paint locker had all kind of different greens for touch ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Gore Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ok, thanks, G Sounds like cure time is important in all this. Do you thin your oils with terpantine or the Mona Lisa stuff, or what? I think my problems with dissolving was because I thought cure time meant a few hours or a day at the most I think I need more patients and better planning schedules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Allowing sufficient time for curing is key. On this one I just used straight MM enamel thinner from the red can. Normally I try to use Mona Lisa Odorless Thinner with my oils regardless, but on this one I did not. Mona Lisa doesn't work well with enamel in my experience. I have used oils over fully cured enamel with good results by using Mona Lisa thinner. It is so mild it thins the oil and never effects the base coats. My trick is the enviornment here where I live. We average 5% humidity most of the year. Actual painting is difficult at times, but everything dries in seconds! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Excellent work G! You have a talent for giving those little bits o' plastic the appearance of mass. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks David that's good to hear as that was what I've been attempting to accomplish! I raided my stash and added a figure who's pose, I think, suits the mood. This a figure from Master Box painted with Vallejo acrylic and a smattering of oils. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harry P. Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here's the base. I cheated a bit and added soil from my back yard. When you live in a desert, you might as well use the right material. What???!!!! You used inaccurate sand from the wrong continent? And you call yourself an armor builder??? Hand in your rivet counting calculator immediately and don't let the door hit you on the way out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 BTW... before you're sent into exile, I just want to say that the figure looks really good. Nice paint/detail work. Now BE GONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thank you Harry. I am extremely sorry for allowing my impatient behavior to compromise the integrity of my rivit counting. I should have waited for the delivery of the accurate Libyan soil I ordered. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I'm leaving now. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thank you Harry. I am extremely sorry for allowing my impatient behavior to compromise the integrity of my rivit counting. I should have waited for the delivery of the accurate Libyan soil I ordered. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I'm leaving now. G Ok, seeing as how you're contrite and owned up to your gross error, I'll let it go. This time. But seriously... great job on the Panzer and the figure. You do good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Ok, seeing as how you're contrite and owned up to your gross error, I'll let it go. This time. But seriously... great job on the Panzer and the figure. You do good work. Hey, cut him some slack, Harry. North Africa ... Nevada. Not really ~much~ difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Hey, cut him some slack, Harry. North Africa ... Nevada. Not really ~much~ difference. The only real difference......... wait for it........ SHOWGURLZ ! Thanks Harry! G Edited October 15, 2013 by Agent G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 SHOWGURLZ ! What do Elizabeth Berkley or Gina Gershon think of your models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Nice model and figure...as for the inaccurate scale of the sand... Nice work!! The B&W pics sure add to the look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) What do Elizabeth Berkley or Gina Gershon think of your models? Don't know about Ms. Berkley, but my wife knows Ms. Gershon. We'll have her over and ask what she thinks............. G Edited October 16, 2013 by Agent G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Military stuff is what I'm used to and man this one's one for the books. Great weathering, finish and detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thank you Joseph! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't know about Ms. Berkley, but my wife knows Ms. Gershon... Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't know about Ms. Berkley, but my wife knows Ms. Gershon. We'll have her over and ask what she thinks............. G Lemme know when. I'll be right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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