SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 It looks good, and actually alot of the original Sterlings were quite glossy black. I would go for matt varnish...except on the pistolgrip, which is supposed to be rather glossy, being made of plastic or more precise bakelite... Make sure that when you drybrush, be patient so as to make the brushstrokes invisible..... Quote
Logon Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Matt varnish like with warhammer characters? It's a type of clearcoat right? What is your goto drybrush technique? Never acually done it before (well i have maybe in kindergarden but i cannot waste paint as i did then...) Edit: Guess i need to buy an airbrush for the matt varnish. Edited August 28, 2013 by Logon Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah it is a clear coat:-)...but not glossy. It comes in spraycans as well...that is what I use, but be very carful..I have now tried three times that it turns milky white if sprayed at the wrong distance in too large amounts at the time.... The drybrush technique is to take a "smaller" modelling brush, dip it in silver paint and then wipe it all off on a kitchen towel, and when no more comes off, you drag the brush back and forth across the raised points and areas on the weapon. You do this again with another layer of a more silvery coat....too much and it looks painted, too little and it will be invisible...the number of coats is up to you...which look you are aiming for... Kindergarten level will probably be a little below the standard you would like to achieve;-)... Quote
Logon Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Yeah it is a clear coat:-)...but not glossy. It comes in spraycans as well...that is what I use, but be very carful..I have now tried three times that it turns milky white if sprayed at the wrong distance in too large amounts at the time.... The drybrush technique is to take a "smaller" modelling brush, dip it in silver paint and then wipe it all off on a kitchen towel, and when no more comes off, you drag the brush back and forth across the raised points and areas on the weapon. You do this again with another layer of a more silvery coat....too much and it looks painted, too little and it will be invisible...the number of coats is up to you...which look you are aiming for... Kindergarten level will probably be a little below the standard you would like to achieve;-)... Thanks for the tip! Should i look into buying matt varnish made for figures? I would guess the spray nozzle is smaller. Or just buy a bottle and use a fine brush so i can avoid the milk problem. Edited August 28, 2013 by Logon Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 You are most welcome, glad to help another "prospect" trooper:-).... The varnish for miniatures normally comes in a bottle and is water solluble, and that will not last...so just buy the one you can find where you bought the colour sprays.... Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 Ofcourse you could try the brush method..I have only used that on the handle and it looks good, but maybe it can look well allover the blaster....... Quote
Logon Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Posted August 28, 2013 It does not seem like the place i bought does not have matt varnish. Will have too go to a proper paint shop or something. Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 Hmmmm...do you not have a Silvan, Optimera or Bauhaus nearby?..they all carry matt varnish in spraycans....:-) Quote
Logon Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Posted August 28, 2013 We have bauhaus Will go there then, got a good brand you've used from there? Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted August 28, 2013 Report Posted August 28, 2013 Great!..no not really, except that you should not buy the one with the funny spray nozzle...(cannot explain it, but it looks so much unlike a normal nozzle that you cannot mistake it).. Quote
Logon Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 Pretty much done now A bit more matt then i would like, but i was thinking that it will get weathered when i am using it so i think it will turn out well. Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Looking good David!:-).. Yes quite matte, but I think you a right that trooping will wear some of it off....if not a semi matte or satin varnish might save you the trouble of a new weathering.:-)... I think it looks good:-), and I see that the drybrushing turned out good..:-) Nice job!... Quote
Logon Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Posted September 4, 2013 The drybrushing was really easy and super nice when you did it above the varnish, i'd rather just reapply the weathering if it wears down How is the armor going then Soren? gotten it yet? Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah drybrushing is quite simple to do, if you start out right, which you apparently did:-)... "Talked" with TM this evening, and he expects it to be shipped at the end of next week...so I get before going to Stockholm for three weeks on a course.. Really really looking forward to getting it, and getting enlisted...:-).. Quote
Logon Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Posted September 5, 2013 Mine is shipped within a week as well if everything goes smoothly Did you order yours assembled? I recall reading that somewhere, too bad was looking forward to seeing you do a armor build Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Mine is shipped within a week as well if everything goes smoothly Did you order yours assembled? I recall reading that somewhere, too bad was looking forward to seeing you do a armor build Edited September 5, 2013 by SorenM Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) what?? I have now replied several times..and it is not visible.... Edited September 14, 2013 by SorenM Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Yes David I "cheated" and ordered mine assembled. I simply do not have the time for an armour build at the moment. I just entered my pre-deployment training and I will be deploying to Africa in January. Sorry to disappoint you with no build thread...;-)..I will have threads on the the add-ons though, helmet fans, Icomm, padding etc. Quote
Logon Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Nice Have to look into hard helmet fitting for my helmet How long will you be deployed? Edited September 5, 2013 by Logon Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Yes..I am really looking forward to getting it. Deployment is 6 months. I am sure that I will have leftover pads, so if you pay the postage I can send some to you (when I find out how well they fit, or even if they are needed...) Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 How are things with your armour?.gotten it yet?...:-) Quote
Logon Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Posted September 14, 2013 Talked to Troopermaster last night and he has molded the kit but he is going to assemble the helmet for me and make the belt first How is it going for you? Quote
SorenM[TK] Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 Nice one:-) it is shipping monday, so hope that it will arrive before friday......weeeee I am excited..... Quote
longboard8 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Posted September 16, 2013 Nice E11. Nice wallpaper. Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
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