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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:46 PM
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Posted by markuz226
on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:23 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by theinquisitor321
Pardon my stupidity, ![Big Smile [:D]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif) but when I try using a brush with enemals (testors) it dosen't show up. I know this is a very dumb question, but any tips on enemels will be appreciated.
Brian Liu
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What do you mean it doesn't show up?
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Posted by Anonymous
on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:47 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by markuz226
Originally posted by theinquisitor321
Pardon my stupidity, but when I try using a brush with enemals (testors) it dosen't show up. I know this is a very dumb question, but any tips on enemels will be appreciated.
Brian Liu
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What do you mean it doesn't show up?
The paint is very faint and it just, well, dosen't show up!
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Posted by orion32
on Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:58 AM
Brian,
So far everyone has provided excellent ideas. I recently experimented by using decals supplied by the mfg. to do an Apache cockpit. After applying the decals I used decal set to make them snuggle down. Next, I applied a black wash and then covered them in acrylic flat. Well, I got lucky, they look fantastic. In fact I have already fooled several people who wanted to know how I painted them! I like to use Crystal Clear for lenses. It seems to work real well. If you want a great site on cockpits, check this out -
http://gra.midco.net/mlgould Fantastic site!
Ed
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, January 30, 2004 7:47 AM
So far everyone has provided excellent ideas. I recently experimented by using decals supplied by the mfg. to do an Apache cockpit. After applying the decals I used decal set to make them snuggle down. Next, I applied a black wash and then covered them in acrylic flat. Well, I got lucky, they look fantastic. In fact I have already fooled several people who wanted to know how I painted them! I like to use Crystal Clear for lenses. It seems to work real well. If you want a great site on cockpits, check this out -
http://gra.midco.net/mlgould Fantastic site!
Ed
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Thank you for the website! it is fantastic!! I recommend it to everyone!!
Brian
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, January 30, 2004 9:25 AM
I noticed this topic the other day and felt I should reply because I'm doing cockpit work myself on a 1/48 Monogram F-18C. One thing is to try notto paint every single litle knob, button and switch- you'll drive yourself nuts trying to. What I do is paint the base color of the cockpit first (whatever it may be- zinc chromate, gray, etc.). Then, I use a wide flat tipped brush to paint the side consoles which are generally straight and flat. After they are completely dry the fun begins. Using a good reference with color pictures (books in the Detail & Scale and Walkaround series are a good choice) pick out the main features to be painted. Go for the larger details that will be more noticable and easier to paint. If you go with a fine tipped brush and pick up various details with yellow, red, and white, It should give you the effect you want. Remember, even if you get a different color paint on your black side console you can always go back and touch up! After all the finer details are done, I go back and drybrush with silver. The heavier the drybrush, the more wear you show. Sometimes I even add a black wash to help represent depth. After I get it all done I spray a coat of Testor's dullcoat on to potect the finish. These are just the basic rules I use for painting cockpits. I'm sorry I don't have a digital camera or scanner otherwise I'd include some pics. Hope this helps!
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