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Millenniumfalsehood Lieutenant JG
Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Posts: 32 Location: Kansas, USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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I use an Iwata Revolution, a double-action, gravity fed brush. It's a dream to get a nice subtle effect with it.
I like Model Masters colors for minis, because there is *SO* much variety, and the FS numbers can be used to make sure all your minis have the same color scheme.
The secret to touch-ups is to take a Q-tip, lightly soak it in thinner, squeeze out as much as possible, and then *very gently* rub out around the scratch on the mini. Let it set overnight so the thinner can evaporate, then base-coat and top-coat the area you need to fix. _________________ "I'm invincible!"
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Hod K'el Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 301 Location: Lafayette LA
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:26 am Post subject: |
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To answer the original question, I spray black primer, brush a thin layer of Battleship Gray so the black still shows in the cracks, then color code the active fleet with red stripes, reserve fleet with black stripes, and assault (commando) ships with dark green stripes. _________________ HoD K'el
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marcus_aurelius Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 254 Location: Cary IL
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:47 am Post subject: |
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For my Kzinti hull color I started using Tamiya brand Mica Red.
It gives a really deep red that I really like. |
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Sllarr Lieutenant SG
Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 148
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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I second that. I have been using Tamiya Mica Red for my Kzinti and have been very happy with the results.
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3414 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Those look gorgeous. Nice deep saturated red. _________________
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome color there. It almost makes me want to "dip" and repaint mine. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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OGOPTIMUS Captain
Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 980
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! Those are great. I also like the checkered decals you put on the wings. _________________ O.G. OPTIMUS
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Sllarr Lieutenant SG
Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 148
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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the nice comments. This was my second endeavour into SFU territory ( the first being the Gorn) and I think it came out nicer.
I am working on my Romulans now. |
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trynda1701 Lieutenant SG
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 147 Location: BR "Swanmay"
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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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VERY nicely done!
Especially love the Starbase. And from the 2400 miniatures painted examples thread pictures, what are you using for your PF/fighters around the Starbase? _________________ C'mon the Orions!
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Sllarr Lieutenant SG
Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 148
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Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks.
Those are from the Aerotech line of fighters from IronWind Metals. I bought a bunch of different shapes and am using a different model for each race to represent shuttles. |
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trynda1701 Lieutenant SG
Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 147 Location: BR "Swanmay"
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:59 am Post subject: |
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I didn't realize that anyone did small scale Aerotech fighters! Thought the design of those was just coincidence! Very nice and clean models. _________________ C'mon the Orions!
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marcus_aurelius Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 254 Location: Cary IL
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:09 am Post subject: |
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I really like the work! Where did you get the checker decals? Are the small windows painted or decals or both? |
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Sllarr Lieutenant SG
Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 148
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:14 am Post subject: |
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Some windows are painted and others are decals.
I got the checkered decals on eBay from a supplier on the UK. They were originally intented for World War I airplanes. He also had a black and white version that I intend to use on the Wyn minis. |
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marcus_aurelius Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 254 Location: Cary IL
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:53 am Post subject: |
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I finally finished my Kzinti with Tamiya Mica Red.
You can see them on the Kzinti thread under the Starline 2400 Minitures: Painting Exampes topic.
They have a slight metallic sheen that doesn't fully come across in pictures. |
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