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Hello all.

 

I'm doing my first TK build and working on.an E-11 blaster (pipe build with Doopydoos resin parts)

 

It's pretty much done apart from the final coat of paint and lacquer/varnish. The question is : do I leave it as anflat black or do I weather it?

 

And if weathering is the way forward how far is it advisable to go? A light dry brushing of scratches or full on battered bit of kit?

 

Also any advice, tips and tricks anyone can pass on would be brilliant.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

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Can you borrow a friend's blaster? See how theirs is. Want more than their's, or less? Shoot for that. ;)

 

I plan to use my Hyperfirm as a general model.

 

Drybrushing tends to be best technique, but there are lots to choose from for those with multiple skillsets.

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I always think a minimal approach to weathering looks best - just a few hints of silver dry-brushing on the heavy wear areas gives it a more authentic steel look about it IMO.

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Like Mark said, sometimes less is more... just remember not to weather the T-tracks.  Also, the scope should be done with brass colored highlighting paint..  I used the "dry brush" technique, and just hit the areas where it would normally show wear and tear.  Here are some photos of it if that helps.

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The weathering topic splits into paint chips and wear & tear. A combination of both makes it believable.

 

You can check the FISD E-11 Blaster Reference for details (see link in my signature).

 

And like others already said: less is more. The degree of weathering on your pictures looks good.

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