Porkbits

Thanks, G and B!

Bish, I used Ye Olde Hairspray Method. You paint the base coat, then spray on a couple of coats of hairspray. Let dry for a few minutes, then apply the top coat (which in this case was the stripes, and using acrylics apparently works best). After the top coat is dry, you brush on some water and let it set for a few minutes (this loosens up the paint). Then I used a detail brush and toothpick to pick out the chips. Works pretty well. 

 

I did wounder if you had used hairspray. I have never seen such fine chipping achieved like that with it. Great work.

Thanks, Bish! 

FYI, Bob, I used a can of Consort hair spray that my dad left at my house lol. Seems to work really well.

And just in case you guys can't get enough Bandai AT-AT pics, here's a bunch more:

LINK

Nice link PB. That AT-AT loks very nice, even has a pit and crew. When is it due for release.

From what I've read, end of this month. 

I've been using cheap hairspray here, I don't think it makes much difference. You can spray it or decant it and airbrush it on if you have the pump bottle or just want more control.

Not sure how it works with enamels, never used it with them. The salt chipping works well but I like the hairspray better since I can control it better depending on how I reverse dry-brush it removing the paint. Plus it takes the paint off raised areas first where it would chip more. The salt is more random and at least to me less controlable.  

Yeah, I've tried the salt chipping but agree that hairspray method offers much, much finer control.

Porkbits

From what I've read, end of this month. 

 

Cheers.

As i understand it, the hairspray only works with acrylic over it. My guess is that what ever you would use to remove the enamel paint would also remove the hairspray.

Hello:

Making a little more progress: bulk of the painting (I painted the red warning stripes on the rear gun housings--I'm a masking masochist?) and decaling is done. Next I'll begin weathering detail in earnest (including a panel wash and a bit of chipping around fuselage), then guess I'll have to quit procrastinating and tackle the canopy and gun barrels. :-)

PB

That is looking very nice PB. Everything has just come together so well, the chipping and painting is really setting this off. Great work.

Yeah, love how she's coming along there PB. 

Thanks for the compliments. I love weathering SW ships...get to pretend I'm working for ILM or something. :-) 

Thanks, Bob!

PB, That speeder is looking great! Man, I must say I really enjoy these Bandai kits.

I am still plugging along on the AT-ST. Took a grey model and primed it with black paint and then painted it all gray. See it is a different color. Small nuances aside I am getting to the weathering stage also. Gloss coated it with Valspar clear gloss and the did a sludge wash and wiped it off. So this is where I am at.

The Legs.

The Body.

The Head.

I feel things may be picking up as I have had a dark presence watching me as i work.

I do not want to disappoint her!

Thats looking very nice Stephan, really nice weathering effects.

Is your freind there strong in the Dark Side.

Very nice, Stephan! Like the subtle weathering (and your companion/guard). 

Thanks re: Speeder. These (addictive) Bandai kits can't be beat. I'm gonna be spoiled when I finally go back to "regular" aircraft kits and curse when something doesn't fit. With Bandai stuff, you can concentrate on the finishes.

Stephan: Looking very cool the washes look really good. 

And great to see you have someone there to keep you company! 

Porkbits, that Speeder looks awesome!  I love the finish on that thing!

Nucmed.....that AT-ST is coming along nicely!  Can't wait to see that thing assembled and standing on a forest base!

Thanks, Justin! :-) 

Hey, everyone:

Got most of the weathering done. NOW I'll work on the canopy and laser cannons. :-)

Thanks for looking (just one pic)!

PB

PB, that just keeps getting better. That weathering is outstanding.

Thank you, Bish.  

PB, That is coming out great. You got more done this weekend than I did. No time for me at the bench, hopefully I can get some done tonight.

Yeah she looks friggin' amazing PB!!!

BTW: I am on vacation/holiday and the wi-fi at this motel is horrible so I probably won't be on much till next week.

Thanks, guys. 

Stephan, looking forward to more pics! (anything to convince me that I also need the Bandai AT-ST lol)

Gamera, who cares about wifi, enjoy your vacation! Lucky.

Finished weathering the bottom of the fuselage and primed the cannons and canopy. Home stretch....

PB, it is really a nice kit. My only complaint was the driver figures but who cares you can't see them when it is closed up.

Gamera, I hate being on vacation with spotty Wi-Fi. I mean how do they expect you to reliably join the forums. I guess you just have to go out and have fun some other way, I am sure you will figure something out.

I was able to get some more weathering done in the form of chipping and scratches. I am still doing the spinge technique, will have to try the hairspray sometime soon. Nothing picture worthy yet.

Agreed. Those pilots are awful--arms and legs verrrrrrry freakishly long. Why I'm leaving them out (also because I can't paint figures to save my life). :-) 

Hey everyone,

Great builds going on here.  I've already entered 2 (well, my daughter and I) builds for this GB, but I'm knocking the idea around of maybe adding another...or two, or three, or four!  Look what I got the other day.  .

Do you all think Lord Bish will allow this?  LOL!

Nice! Bring it! 

Porkbits

Nice! Bring it! 

 

Thanks!  I think at least 2 of those will be added to the GB.  ;)