King Tiger finnished 16/10 page 4

The previous pics were takenunder artificial light whereas these are taken in the morning under natural light and they show a completely different looking finnish. Note how the side skirts are darker on the sides and lighter on the tops , this is not just the natural light that has caused this, its actually painted that way to helpdefine the different areas. This has been done all over the tank and makes for a completely different looking painting style .

Hey Andy!

You have done a great job demonstrating Adam Wilder's Color Modulation style.  I really like the approach and you definately naile dthsi one.  The eye follows the light quite naturally.

The only critique I have is in assembly and that is the shovel handle is bent on the left side of the vehicle.  You had mentioned it was a cheap kit so it is probally warped. I am not nit picking mate just priovding another set of eyes.

You do great work Andy!

Holy cow, does that look good! I thought I was doing ok with my paint chipping technique until I saw this. Awesome!

Nate

Latest set of photos definitely do the work you've done so far justice Andy.

On a side note, the huge tone shifts you're seeing in the pics in terms of natural light vs. artificial light are almost certainly due to the white balance settings on your camera. Most point-and-shoots will allow you to adjust it for different lighting conditions such as outdoor vs. indoor and that's the likely culprit as to why you're seeing such a change depending on the lighting. In the artificial light, your camera is seeing the yellow as more vibrant because it's compensating for the wrong spectrum of "light" conditions, causing the shift in the pics. HTH!

Andy, I think your example of chipping is just right, not overdone and effectively applied.

Andy, thats just brilliant.... and yes the daylight photos do make it look like a completely different model. Good luck with the rest of your build.

Terry.

Andy - you look great both naturally and artificially

Nice work. The color modulation (wow I like how this is now the in thing....the technique of the year......in 1:1 world this was faded paint)....but the suttle "faded" tones look great.

Chipping is a German thing so I don't use it....but I must admit you technique and the final look is fantastic. Another masterpiece on your part!!

Rounds Complete!!

Cool looking build and your chipping looks realy cool!

Hey thanks guys for lookin in and taking the time, your very kind on the old comment front  cheers for the remarks and i do appreciate them.Today ive done the tools and thier handles mixing akrylicks as a base coat and when dry giving them a wash with diluted oil colours.

The tools look great especially the wood handles. the texture on the turret shows in the pics, and looks very well done. I still can't get over the chipping .

Rob

Wow Andy you outdid yourself on this one!  I think to myself on every build you do that he cannot possibly continue to get better on every build can he and sure enough you prove me wrong everytime mate!

Congrats!!

Once again guys thanks for the kind words and im glad you like it so far.

Edmund did you notice i corrected the handle on the shovel? cheers for noticing it.

That's some first class finishing skills on display, Andy.  Makes me wonder why we pay so much for the newest-bestest when the "Old" standards can be used to achieve results like this!

Stunner-sir!

Bill

I did Andy and I was honored to help.  I didn't want to sound like a rivit counter or a grumpy modeler or take away from your awesme presentation so I almost didn't say anything but then I thought hey I would want to know so I could correct it so I took a chance.

Glad you took it in the manner it was intended to be of service.

Cheers and it is a beauty can't wait for figures! 

Hi to everyone, im sorry i havnt been on the forum much of late but ive been busy with other things. Sorry to all who have been modeling and not recieving comments from me , i will try and catch up on current builds being done by you lot. I did manage to finnish the tiger minus any stowage i may add and ive added a figure although he may be changed for the other two crewmen when i get round to doing them. Like i said my modelling is taking a back seat for a while. Oh well here she is,

Hey Andy!

You nailed the COlor Modulation technique!  Adam Wilder owes you a hug!

Nice figure work as is your usual and the Tiger is awesome!

Well Done Mate!!

Bodge: Another spectacular piece of work!  The photo progression is really nice...it would be helpful for us to have you pair it down (remove forum commentary)and make a tutorial out of it...

That cast texture is some of the finest I've seen...I'll be coming back to that to study it closer in the near future.  Was that Mr. Surfacer?

Your chipping is just right...as usually you have displayed a real ability to master many techniques and styles!...

Running out of adjectives to describe your stuff, Bodge...let's go with "superb" this time?

BTW, I know you have a face painting tutorial kicking around somewhere - any chance we could get an everything-else-about-figs version?

OK Andy, I'm going to print this and go home and copy it (no internet at home). I have a couple of KTs in the stash that have been patiently waiting for me, and this is the kick in the hind end that I needed.

I do mostly OD stuff or Israeli, and neither scheme chips, so I'm gonna make like an arborist and start chipping.....