"Speed Blurring" Runway Numbers on display base

oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

"Speed Blurring" Runway Numbers on display base

Posted by oldhooker on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:14 AM

Greetings fellow modelers!:

For a while now, I have experimented with creating an illusion of movement on display bases using the airbrush, which allows viewers of your model a very unique prospective; "Speed Blur"!

**Example**

This technique is fairly simple and straight forward, but should be practiced in order to become convincing..... there are three basic steps in doing this;
(1) Preparation
(2) Painting
(3) Weathering

Preparation:

Example: Sanded and Normal Numbers painted...

(model present only for visual)

Painting

Weathering

Example:

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The whole trick is eliminating the "hard line" on the front and back of an object... this can be used on Model Car applications also, blurring the retaining wall, wheels/tires/track surface... Example:

(Fans in stands *background* is from a photo in magazine)
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I hope this may be of some use to you in creating displays with a little something extra! Wink [;)]

Take care,
Frank

I will soon be posting a follow-up to this subject detailing the procedure in speed blurring an airplane's propeller

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:39 AM

Frank,
This is excellant and easier to follow. I really like the technique. Gotta try this for a carrier landing :0)

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Zone V Afterburner

Member since
June 2004
From: Oklahoma City

Posted by Zone V Afterburner on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:43 AM

Hey Frank thanks alot.... i for one really appreciate you sharing this technique. I will plan on using it VERY soon. Thank you very much.

Scot

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you........ Jesus Christ......and the American soldier..... One died for your soul......... The other....for your Freedom!!

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samreichart

Member since
December 2003
From: Virginia, USA

Posted by samreichart on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:47 AM

Excellent description! Thanks for showing us how you did it. It really works well for your diorama. Quetion: it looks as though youd di some blurring on the prop as well. Can you show the technique for this as well?

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)

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jdavidb

Member since
August 2004
From: Kennesaw, GA

Posted by jdavidb on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:53 AM

I guess this means there needs to be a pilot or driver inside whatever the model is :)

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Friday, September 3, 2004 9:56 AM

Thank you wibhi2 & Scot (I look forward to seeing the Carrier Landing) Smile [:)]

QUOTE: Originally posted by samreichart

Excellent description! Thanks for showing us how you did it. It really works well for your diorama. Quetion: it looks as though youd di some blurring on the prop as well. Can you show the technique for this as well?

Thanks Sam..... yes, I will be posting the technique for "Prop-Blurring" as soon as I finish drawing the Illustrations. Smile [:)]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdavidb
I guess this means there needs to be a pilot or driver inside whatever the model is :)

Yes, I guess it does! Big Smile [:D]

Take care,
Frank

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jdavidb

Member since
August 2004
From: Kennesaw, GA

Posted by jdavidb on Friday, September 3, 2004 10:36 AM

heheh I see the pilot in the blue shirt. Is that a pic of you or part of the model?

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Friday, September 3, 2004 10:53 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdavidb

heheh I see the pilot in the blue shirt. Is that a pic of you or part of the model?

There are no digital photochops present, the way you see it, is the way it is. Wink [;)]

The model represents my wife and I on our first date in 1982, so I painted the figures accordingly. Smile [:)]

............... (Lisa had a Pony-Tail in that day) Wink [;)]

Take care,
Frank

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 3, 2004 10:59 AM

Thanks Frank,

I'll be using this technique soon, for sure. Ideas and techniques like this really make this forum a worthwhile place. You illustrations are very well done.

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jdavidb

Member since
August 2004
From: Kennesaw, GA

Posted by jdavidb on Friday, September 3, 2004 11:14 AM

QUOTE: The model represents my wife and I on our first date in 1982, so I painted the figures accordingly.

What a great model. The base is great too.

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jdavidb

Member since
August 2004
From: Kennesaw, GA

Posted by jdavidb on Friday, September 3, 2004 11:24 AM

Yes I definitely see the likeness now that you added pics of yourselves Thumbs Up [tup]

This turned out to be one of the most interesting threads I've ever seen.

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Friday, September 3, 2004 12:37 PM

Great Frank!!!

You need to do an article for FSM on that one. Everyone would love the info, and you'll come out ahead. Excellent technique you've pioneered there, you really broke that one loose. Thanks.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Friday, September 3, 2004 1:09 PM

Now that is what I call a clear "How to..", thank you Frank, and I've already got an idea involving an F-14A... Cool [8D]

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Friday, September 3, 2004 1:58 PM

Thank you very much Chem, David, Madda, & Dan....

I look forward to seeing the offspring of this idea, and the many applications to which it will be applied. Smile [:)]

Thanks again all!

Take care,
Frank

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Friday, September 3, 2004 6:33 PM

Great idea. Good job on the 172 as well. I've got a bunch of hours in them, and that one looks real enough to fly.

FWIW the FAA has very specific ratios for the numbers on runways as well as the widths of centerlines and the spacing of numbers from the lines. If anyone is interested I have them at the office and can dig them out.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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joseaides

Member since
December 2002

Posted by joseaides on Saturday, September 4, 2004 3:53 AM

could you share them with us, please?

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Saturday, September 4, 2004 9:11 PM

Yes, Scott, by all means. Smile [:)]

Part of the runway at Richlands Municipal Airport at that time, was built on a bridge crossing the Clinch River... whenever it rained a bit too much, the airport had to be closed because the runway would flood AT that bridge.

This airport is closed now, mainly due to this engineering blunder, but still a lot of good memories revolve around that place. Smile [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, September 4, 2004 10:05 PM

Those specifications are on the FAA web site, but it's a huge site and difficult to navigate and find anything. I'll send myself an email at work and remind myself to post them when I get back Tuesday.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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