Visual makeover for 'Gunther', my 1/6 Armortek Panther G!

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Re: Visual makeover for 'Gunther', my 1/6 Armortek Panther G

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I agree with Herman, that really is an interesting technique. I think I might just have to try it out on a smaller scale.
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I have seen Tissue paper used for cloaks and draping fabric in the same manner.
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PershingLover wrote:I agree with Herman, that really is an interesting technique. I think I might just have to try it out on a smaller scale.
Works very well too, see pic 1. Liek Herman said, you can experiment a lot. The first time I saw this technique used it was Kitchen Towel and thinned down woodglue.
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... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!

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I wanted the jack to be a very nice detailed piece, so I started working on it, but instead of improving it, I felt it started to look worse... These were my steps:

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Then I decided the way to go was to try some chipping. I was never very good at such small details, but hey, if people can do it on 1/35 scal...
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Light chips first...

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Some darker spots in the middle:
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Nope. Not happy (yet)!
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!

I'm a happy man. 8)
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Thank you for the step by step guide on realistic canvas/tarp technique, you make that look so realistic. :thumbup:
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I think the chips need to be smaller...
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Wildboar44 wrote:Thank you for the step by step guide on realistic canvas/tarp technique, you make that look so realistic. :thumbup:
Now go try it yourself! Even if you don't have a fitting project yet, haha! It's fun to experiment with.
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!

I'm a happy man. 8)
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Because I was not happy I tried to solve it. More experiments.

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Overspray with with a thin layer of brown

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If all else fails: Trackwash again hahaha!
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Not at all unhappy in the end!
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!

I'm a happy man. 8)
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Re: Visual makeover for 'Gunther', my 1/6 Armortek Panther G

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Jeez!! If you’re not happy with that there is no saving ya !!
So many techniques that we can all use in the smaller scale.
I guess you wouldn’t bother with adding pigment to running gear as the thing would pick up its own natural elements while running?
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