VulpX[TK] Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 When you only need a little bit, it's a waste to buy a full setup for it. Much more cost effective to mix up some and brush it on. True. I have black acrylic for gunpla so I could use that. I'll see if I can mix something up somewhere this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpX[TK] Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Ok, some photos of the weathering work in progress. Waiting for my brass paint to arrive, so I can paint the scope and front of the Hengstler. All in all, I think it is turning out pretty awesome, if I may say so myself Edited August 10, 2015 by VulpX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrapnel[TK] Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hey Richard!Simon here from the DG. Just read your build - looks great! Maybe I'm a bit late - but if you're still having problems with a loose trigger guard, you can fix this with Milliput (2 component modelling clay). Pack it in the holes where the trigger guard joins the body, let it dry then sand it smooth. I did this to my E-11 and the trigger guard feels really strong now. Milliput is a good adhesive, dries really hard but also easy to sand. It's a bit like bondo but doesn't stink as much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth B@ne Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 This is a cool weathering pattern! It's very "real world" for a used/issued/military/enlisted weapon. It mirrors some of the M4s and M16s we had in our armory, back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpX[TK] Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the input guys! I was also thinking of adding something like milliput or epoxy to the trigger guard holes. But I'll do this after I've disassembled it once more to give the bolt its final more accurate colouring. I'm also thinking of adding additional weathering by doing a wash with a mix of black matte paint, water and a little bit of soap. After that wash the whole blaster should have a washed look, and the contrast between the "new" looking black paint and the hard silver weathering will be a little less. This was a tip I got at the Dutch Garrison family day, really helpful. I already added so e brass weathering to the scope and front of the Hengstler. I'll update again later this week when I've done the wash. Edited August 24, 2015 by VulpX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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