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BA Termi: was How To...VMC Black Glaze
Posted: 1 Nov 2007, o 03:54
by Kenneth
As mentioned I had to set up for another photo so took some WIPs... here is the original photo
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A comparison shot (the one on the right hasn't been touched except for the trim on the power glove).
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As it stands now, with the trim darkened with P3 Armour Wash and the red treated with VMC transparent red:
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Next I'll finish the black wash, then give sharp highlights to the black with blue-greys... then highlight the whites I suppose...
Oh yes, I must do something with the green 'rubber' bits and hose/cables too!
...suggestions?
Posted: 4 Nov 2007, o 21:28
by Kenneth
Guess I should have posted photos as large as the first one. Have gone over the greens with VMC transparent green... no they look too bright I guess I'll have to darken the folds with a glaze and then a directed wash.
Posted: 5 Nov 2007, o 17:07
by mahon
Definitely better now. I like the cotrasts you managed to achieve, but you 're right - larger photos might help a bit...
Posted: 1 Jan 2008, o 22:49
by Kenneth
Haven't taken any time to do any painting to speak of since my last post here.
Visiting Norwegian relatives, doing research on my main income producing activity, holidays (lots... lots... of parties) , wife and youngest daughter going to/returning from, getting ready to go again for Feb., Norway, shopping for a new vehicle... and more family stuff/travel with taking care of aging relatives who live far away... <sigh>
Anyway. Got a few new brushes to try out, and the idea of buying the P3 set for painting AT-43 Red Blok striders 'n maybe troops with. The VMC line is just too darn fragile, even after all my tricks. I mastered all the other quirks that people complain about re. VMC, and have increased their durability a great deal, but they just don't produce tough enough finish for gaming pieces. Blah.
Will carry on with these guys as before, though... and with the partly done WWII project I'm doing for someone...
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 11:54
by mahon
yeah, you're right VMC paints aren't the best for gaming pieces, they're more suitable for painting showcase stuff...
I like P3 paints a lot while I know Ana complained about quick drying of some colors. I didn't mind this though....
Hope you'll enjoy painting with P3s and show us some new stuff soon
PS - it seems you had even busier time than me
in the meantime I managed to continue my work on one mini, so I wish you much more time for painting in the new year
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 12:22
by Demi_morgana
what do You mean about fragility? VMC colors strip off from the model with ease?
I wanted to get some colors from this line
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 12:41
by mahon
yep, they don't have the same adhesive qualities as GW paints or P3 paints. VGC are better in this respect, but still not as good as non-vallejo paints...
VMC chip off or rub off more easily.
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 17:49
by BrokenWingZ
I like it .. they look good ...the sheath looks awesome
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 18:12
by Trovarion
Demi_morgana wrote:what do You mean about fragility? VMC colors strip off from the model with ease?
I wanted to get some colors from this line
well, get them! they are however called "Model" for a reason...
i have painted all my confrontation armies with them none the less... and with a little being carefull and a good varnish they dont chip...
Posted: 2 Jan 2008, o 18:14
by Skrit
Jup, varnishing helps a lot!