Weathering.
04-15-2007, 10:40 AM
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Weathering.
Hi guys,
Im pretty new to scale building/flying.
I have almost finished a 81" spitfire and its looking good after the winter building. But i was just wondering how i can re create all those amazing weathering effects that i see on lots of scale models ??
Also any tips on how to re create the smoke effects from the exhaust and along the fuselage.
Many thanks on this as i feel it will complete the model, ....... if it works ill put some pics up,
Thanks again, Andy in sunny England.
PS please e mail me with your tips. [email protected]
Im pretty new to scale building/flying.
I have almost finished a 81" spitfire and its looking good after the winter building. But i was just wondering how i can re create all those amazing weathering effects that i see on lots of scale models ??
Also any tips on how to re create the smoke effects from the exhaust and along the fuselage.
Many thanks on this as i feel it will complete the model, ....... if it works ill put some pics up,
Thanks again, Andy in sunny England.
PS please e mail me with your tips. [email protected]
....Welcome to RCU, Andy....[sm=thumbup.gif]
04-15-2007, 12:15 PM
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RE: Weathering.
Welcome to RCU Andy. [sm=shades_smile.gif]
I suggest checking out Tom Pierce's website for his SBD Dauntless. He very thoroughly documented the build, as well as the finishing. As he says: "I accumulated most of these techniques in years of IPMS competition (plastic scale modelling) and they helped me win a lot of competitions."
Hope this helps! Use the drop-down menu to look for the weathering sections.
http://www.tompierce.net/SBD/html/paint.htm
I almost forgot that he has done the same for his Fw-190, so check this page out too!
http://www.tompierce.net/190/html/paint/weather.htm
I suggest checking out Tom Pierce's website for his SBD Dauntless. He very thoroughly documented the build, as well as the finishing. As he says: "I accumulated most of these techniques in years of IPMS competition (plastic scale modelling) and they helped me win a lot of competitions."
Hope this helps! Use the drop-down menu to look for the weathering sections.
http://www.tompierce.net/SBD/html/paint.htm
I almost forgot that he has done the same for his Fw-190, so check this page out too!
http://www.tompierce.net/190/html/paint/weather.htm
04-15-2007, 03:05 PM
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RE: Weathering.
Hey thanks very much guys and great to meet you.
Ill check out the posts, the dauntless sounds great.
Thanks again and see you some more on the forums.
Ill check out the posts, the dauntless sounds great.
Thanks again and see you some more on the forums.
04-16-2007, 08:45 PM
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RE: Weathering.
Yes, its about a 3 hour drive from my college and 4 hours from home. Also, two of my best college friends are from there! [sm=regular_smile.gif]
04-16-2007, 08:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Andy636
Hi guys,
Im pretty new to scale building/flying.
I have almost finished a 81" spitfire and its looking good after the winter building. But i was just wondering how i can re create all those amazing weathering effects that i see on lots of scale models ??
Also any tips on how to re create the smoke effects from the exhaust and along the fuselage.
Many thanks on this as i feel it will complete the model, ....... if it works ill put some pics up,
Thanks again, Andy in sunny England.
PS please e mail me with your tips. [email protected]
Hi guys,
Im pretty new to scale building/flying.
I have almost finished a 81" spitfire and its looking good after the winter building. But i was just wondering how i can re create all those amazing weathering effects that i see on lots of scale models ??
Also any tips on how to re create the smoke effects from the exhaust and along the fuselage.
Many thanks on this as i feel it will complete the model, ....... if it works ill put some pics up,
Thanks again, Andy in sunny England.
PS please e mail me with your tips. [email protected]
Check this site out: [link=http://www.strictlyscale.com/doc2.htm]Strictly Scale[/link]
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04-17-2007, 02:01 AM
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RE: Weathering.
Hey thanks mate, ill go and have a look.
I looked at Tom Pearces setion and was really helpful, all i have done so far is put some oil streaks and dirty marks around the most used panels. Its really transformed the model .
I looked at Tom Pearces setion and was really helpful, all i have done so far is put some oil streaks and dirty marks around the most used panels. Its really transformed the model .
