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stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
yb281 Sep 24 2009, 07:06 PM
QUOTE(Zman @ Sep 24 2009, 07:02 PM)
Swinehund
Well, having finished doing all the shading, I've just spent half an hour with the airbrush. The good news Z mate, is that there is still SOME yellow left .
Pics tomorrow .
QUOTE(Zman @ Sep 24 2009, 07:02 PM)
Swinehund
Well, having finished doing all the shading, I've just spent half an hour with the airbrush. The good news Z mate, is that there is still SOME yellow left .
Pics tomorrow .
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
yb281 Sep 24 2009, 08:14 PM
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
Bram Sep 24 2009, 08:58 PM
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:14 PM)
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
I have had a problem with acrylics when brushing, I thought it was just me - I will now try another paint and see how I get on
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:14 PM)
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
I have had a problem with acrylics when brushing, I thought it was just me - I will now try another paint and see how I get on
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
yb281 Sep 24 2009, 09:00 PM
QUOTE(Bram @ Sep 24 2009, 09:58 PM)
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:14 PM)
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
I have had a problem with acrylics when brushing, I thought it was just me - I will now try another paint and see how I get on
I tend to usually use enamels for brushing Bram.
QUOTE(Bram @ Sep 24 2009, 09:58 PM)
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:14 PM)
QUOTE(stockers @ Sep 24 2009, 08:50 PM)
Very neat Mel - looks really good. As an aside - have you tried using Games Workshop inks for weathering?
No mate can't say that I have. I've got some weathering powders to try sometime too, but I've got a bit hooked on these Tamiya acrylics which I find so easy to use with the airbrush. I'm not a great fan of them when brushed on (I know Bruce has had probs with them too), but they worked pretty well for doing this shading.
It's certainly something I'll have a try with sometime though, thanks.
I have had a problem with acrylics when brushing, I thought it was just me - I will now try another paint and see how I get on
I tend to usually use enamels for brushing Bram.
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
yb281 Sep 25 2009, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:06 PM)
QUOTE(Zman @ Sep 24 2009, 07:02 PM)
Swinehund
Well, having finished doing all the shading, I've just spent half an hour with the airbrush. The good news Z mate, is that there is still SOME yellow left .
Pics tomorrow .
OK, it's tomorrow .
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:06 PM)
QUOTE(Zman @ Sep 24 2009, 07:02 PM)
Swinehund
Well, having finished doing all the shading, I've just spent half an hour with the airbrush. The good news Z mate, is that there is still SOME yellow left .
Pics tomorrow .
OK, it's tomorrow .
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
yb281 Sep 25 2009, 10:19 AM
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 04:47 PM)
............ and after. LGB's engineers did a fantastic job with all the panelling on this loco and this technique really shows it off to good effect..
An example of how the shading technique works. I really like the hinges on the bonnet panels. Flooded with really diluted paint and immediatley wiped off, leaving the paint in the detail.
QUOTE(yb281 @ Sep 24 2009, 04:47 PM)
............ and after. LGB's engineers did a fantastic job with all the panelling on this loco and this technique really shows it off to good effect..
An example of how the shading technique works. I really like the hinges on the bonnet panels. Flooded with really diluted paint and immediatley wiped off, leaving the paint in the detail.
stockers
Trains, aircraft, models, walking, beer, travel
A brilliant thread from GSM Mel. I have thoroughly enjoyed rebuilding it here. I could have done it in half the time but I kept stopping to read it and view the excellant pictures.
Forward with GSC. I look forward to seeing the future here.
The thread is now unlocked.
Forward with GSC. I look forward to seeing the future here.
The thread is now unlocked.
flyingsignalman
Narrow Gauge railways, Garden railways, Signalling
Thanks Alan for rebuilding it here (the 6 million dollar thread?)
I,too, have enjoyed reading it again. I tried to save it and a few other of Mel's threads but the pictures didn't come with them (was so dispirited at the time, I didn't try again) so to see this is a real bonus
I,too, have enjoyed reading it again. I tried to save it and a few other of Mel's threads but the pictures didn't come with them (was so dispirited at the time, I didn't try again) so to see this is a real bonus
I'd just like to send my sincere thanks to Stockers for resurrecting this thread .......... so many happy memories.
Unfortunately, personal and family issues have meant that trains haven't been a priority for several weeks - I can't remember the last time I actually ran a train. However, I have been keeping in touch with some ex Madders and having the occasional browse through GSC. Seeing this thread again has made me even more impatient for Spring to arrive.
In the meantime ........ the WGLR might just be appearing in a newsagent's near you. Better not say any more, but Tag might have further details ........... D'OH!!!
Thanks again for all your time and effort Alan.
Unfortunately, personal and family issues have meant that trains haven't been a priority for several weeks - I can't remember the last time I actually ran a train. However, I have been keeping in touch with some ex Madders and having the occasional browse through GSC. Seeing this thread again has made me even more impatient for Spring to arrive.
In the meantime ........ the WGLR might just be appearing in a newsagent's near you. Better not say any more, but Tag might have further details ........... D'OH!!!
Thanks again for all your time and effort Alan.
New Haven Neil
trains bikes camping kayaking red wine.....more tr
Hi Mel, hope things are going OK.Here's a pic for those who haven't quite seen enough of Mel's great line..... :applause:
