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Posted by Anonymous
on Saturday, September 10, 2005 7:58 PM
Originally posted by nick31
when you say a tinting wash, is that the chosen colour thinned with solvent ? If so, what is this solvent exactly ?
As far as a thinner, I use water on acrylics, and have even used future floor polish. Enamels I use regular paint thinner, testors or even what ever the paint store has that says "thinner". The ratio depends on how dark a wash you want.
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Posted by nick31
on Friday, September 9, 2005 4:10 AM
when you say a tinting wash, is that the chosen colour thinned with solvent ? If so, what is this solvent exactly ?
I dont intend to enter shows btw, Ive just recently gotten back into modelling after a long absence and I just build these for my own enjoyment. At the same time though, I want them to look as good and realistic as possible.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Friday, September 2, 2005 4:09 PM
Yup, you nailed the site, and it is a great resource.
I know in the past that I have added a clear wash tinted with any color in my pallet. This would be good for an overall wash, but the gradient affect might not look right doing this, but then again I have never tried it. I would think that a coat of future over your base coat, and then a tinting wash would look ok, but to win a show........you might have to invest in an airbrush. I don't know about Ireland, but here in the States, Testors makes an OK starter airbrush kit that's not to expensive. I can't imagine you wouldn't be able to pick one up from a mail order place.
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Posted by nick31
on Friday, September 2, 2005 6:41 AM
Briflight,
think you're referring to this:
http://www.tamiya.com/english/howto/bike1/howto_bike1.htm
lots of nice tips on there. Dont have an airbrush so cant really do the exhaust effects. Been trying to think if its possible to do some sort of effect with either aerosol or brushes. Currently working on another 250, so I may take off the exhausts and do a bit of experimenting, as its one point that is bugging me about my bikes. Just plain aluminium/black doesnt look right.
Anyone with any suggestions on how to "tint" exhausts without an airbrush ?
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Posted by inpw1
on Thursday, September 1, 2005 9:37 PM
just finished my first motorcycle myself, and didnt expect what came in the box. Definately fun to do. You did an excelent job on yours.
jim
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Posted by Anonymous
on Thursday, September 1, 2005 9:30 PM
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Posted by Anonymous
on Thursday, September 1, 2005 8:16 PM
Great job, looks almost real sitting on the pavement like that!
There was a site that had realistic exhaust done, and gave the steps to create it. I think it was on, or a part of the Tamiya site. I think swanny knows or he had a link to it.
Somebody help me out here if they remember it also?
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250GP bike
Posted by nick31
on Monday, August 29, 2005 11:13 AM
Edited to correct link to pics
This is the 1994 Yamaha TZM250. Built several years ago, it had a bit of decal damage which I repaired. Gave it a few coats of Future, sanded and oiled the tyres, and thats it.
Next up is the 95 Yamaha in Marlboro colours with custom decals. Should look nice.
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