It takes masking tape, scalpel, and lot of free time accompanied with patience. First masking layer on.
After all that masking I had to take small break, since I started seeing everything in squares :)
When my vision came back to normal, I grabbed airbrush and had couple minutes of fun. Base camo color is Light Grey (XF-66) with highlights from Medium Grey (XF-20).
When paint dried I removed masking tape. Here's the achieved effect:
Since I was pleased with the result, I moved to the next step... MORE MASKING!!!
After completing this, I sprayed third camouflage color Olive Green
(XF-58). When I removed masks, it showed some paint went under. You cannot really rush masking process.
I wasn't completely satisfied with the outcome
of third color, so I masked Maus again, changing some shapes, and last night
sprayed it again.
It came out a bit better, and I will keep it that way, otherwise I'll never finish it.
It came out a bit better, and I will keep it that way, otherwise I'll never finish it.
Having it done, I turned to the barrels... I mean gun barrels, and big gas barrel on the back :)
I used 3 colors for this. Base color is Hull Red (XF-9), then brightened up with Flat Red (XF-7), and finally added for highlights Citadel's Dwarf Flesh.
That's it for now, more to come soon... Stay tuned!
Bloody Hell that was a long process - but it is definitely going to be a great design when it is all done
ReplyDeleteYou are right this is like musical chairs you can keep on going round with the masking
I think the most difficult part is trying to figure out the actual Final design right from the beginning
HERMAN
Hi Herman, Unfortunately it was quite long process, I would say it probably took me all together 10-12 hours. I had rough vision of it from the start, slightly modifying it while working on it.
ReplyDeleteBut I think the worst part is behind me...
Stay tuned :)
I stumbled on this page while researching for the Maus kit (Dragon, same as yours) I just ordered, and I had to stop and say:
ReplyDeletea) you're much more patient than I am
b) you should be proud of that outcome
c) pretty sure that's not historically accurate :)
Bobby,
Delete... you just got me smile ;) let me tell you..:
a) maybe...
b) I am
c) you're totally right :))))
Thanks for the comment !
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