base coat going on the Challenger UPDATE

[jeman]

Hi Guys and a very merry xmas to you all ! So I have now applied the base coat to the Chally (not the chassis or wheels for now)before using wash. It will be my first attempt at wash so the saving Grace is that I can wash it off if not happy with it lol.......im going for a brown wash that is for desert yellow and take it from there......any advice would be welcome



cheers
Mark

[c.rainford73]

Looks great! I'm not an expert but I used to brush it on my 1:35 scale models and have had a lot if success spraying it on with my airbrush on my larger models. On something of this scale it might give you some good results. I thin it out over larger areas and add darker shades around the small areas and edges. I use Vallejo acrylics. Have had great success with it. The darker I want it I just spray over a few more times until I reach the desired effect. I'm sure others may have better advice for you. Good luck and enjoy the new year

Carl

[jeman]

Looks great! I'm not an expert but I used to brush it on my 1:35 scale models and have had a lot if success spraying it on with my airbrush on my larger models. On something of this scale it might give you some good results. I thin it out over larger areas and add darker shades around the small areas and edges. I use Vallejo acrylics. Have had great success with it. The darker I want it I just spray over a few more times until I reach the desired effect. I'm sure others may have better advice for you. Good luck and enjoy the new year

Carl

Thanks for the great advice Carl, I am looking forward to some weathering on it for sure to give some depth You have a great new year also

Regards
Mark

[HERMAN BIX]

I regret no experience with a canvas of this size Mr Jeman, but the wash I use is the mig/ammo product.
I put it on like dirt............that is , in a splattered, haphazard way, using it to run down like road grime.
Wipe off the excess with a soft cloth.
The brown for dark yellow wash is a bit darker than the brown for DAK and as yours is a desert colour I would go the DAK wash.

[c.rainford73]

I agree with Herman the dak kit would yield the best results. Start in a small area ( this tank is huge) and experiment with the wash and have fun

[jeman]

I regret no experience with a canvas of this size Mr Jeman, but the wash I use is the mig/ammo product.
I put it on like dirt............that is , in a splattered, haphazard way, using it to run down like road grime.
Wipe off the excess with a soft cloth.
The brown for dark yellow wash is a bit darker than the brown for DAK and as yours is a desert colour I would go the DAK wash.

Hi HERMAN BIX, thanks for that mate......advice is certainly what I need at the moment. I will be ordering the DAK wash tonight for sure Ive just done a second coat of base colour so shes all prepped for wash. Ill keep you posted bud

[jeman]

I agree with Herman the dak kit would yield the best results. Start in a small area ( this tank is huge) and experiment with the wash and have fun

Thanks for that mate.....im ordering the DAK wash tonight......really looking forward to doing it now....should be fun lol

Cheers and ill keep you guys posted with pics

Regards
Mark

[c.rainford73]

Will be following along have fun

[HERMAN BIX]

Oh, make sure you clear seal it first !
A good MATT deal coat or the wash will affect the paint

[jeman]

Oh, make sure you clear seal it first !
A good MATT deal coat or the wash will affect the paint

Cheers for that Mr BIX See, that's whats great about this forum......good sound advice from guys who are in the know. Really appreciated guys

Cheers
Mark