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Post by emptyhat on Dec 30, 2013 20:09:12 GMT -5
This is a basilisk I'm part way through painting. I still need to reduce the amount of rust on show by adding on some of the camo paint it had before it was abandoned and I probably need to add a splash more colour in places because right now it is a bit samey. Anyway I was planning to try out some weathering powder for this but since GW released their new technical range I figured I'd have a go using the corrosion and the rust paint. Before I do that I thought I'd see if anyone has any opinions or tips? Goal is to have a basilisk that is mainly used as a terrain piece but can be pressed into service as an Ork vehicle or as an Imperial Guard basilisk. Pictures without flash:    And a couple with:    |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Dec 31, 2013 3:46:37 GMT -5
A good base coat for the 'hairspray technique' I believe. That's how Cosmic gets his tanks so sexy  Is that' what you're going for? NB. Hairspray technique = A couple of light layers of hairspray, and light layers of paint on top, then use hot water and cotton wool/tooth brush/something slightly scrubby and the paint will come off, revealing the rusty bits underneath, for those not familiar with this  |
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Post by Cosmic on Dec 31, 2013 10:32:06 GMT -5
A good base coat for the 'hairspray technique' I believe. That's how Cosmic gets his tanks so sexy Is that' what you're going for? NB. Hairspray technique = A couple of light layers of hairspray, and light layers of paint on top, then use hot water and cotton wool/tooth brush/something slightly scrubby and the paint will come off, revealing the rusty bits underneath, for those not familiar with this 3ff3ct has it spot on, you've got a good start for some real weathering and chipping. I would definitely recommend weathering powders, but since they are expensive I really do advise using Artist Pastels first as they're cheaper. I would certainly use some hairspray and use a different colour on top, then chip away at it |
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Post by emptyhat on Dec 31, 2013 17:48:16 GMT -5
Sounds like some good advice.
If I'm reading this correctly:
1.) A couple of coats of any hairspray.
2.) A couple of coats of the pre-abandoned colour scheme.
3.) Get to work on the paintjob with files/sandpaper/some chipping device/nails
4.) Apply additional weathering. In this case I'm going to use Typhus Corrosion and Ryza Rust to see how that turns out. Not sure if adding weathering powders/pastels would add to this or be too much if used as well.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jan 2, 2014 4:41:45 GMT -5
3.) Get to work on the paintjob with files/sandpaper/some chipping device/nails Welll... the hairspay loosens with hot water, so maybe not that extreme  Definately the rest though. Make sure your 'original paint' layers are thin enough to 'rub off' though. First time i tried this, they were too thick and took ages to lift  You can always secure particulatly deliacte layers with varnish before doing any more stuff on it |
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Post by emptyhat on Jan 7, 2014 15:51:13 GMT -5
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Post by 3ff3ct on Jan 8, 2014 4:22:55 GMT -5
Dirtiest tank ever You've done a really good job with that mate, I think you've created an abandoned look fantastically. If you want to make it look used/still functional, it'd be about adding detail/tidying up bits to make it look working. I'd go for slight wear chips on the access points, recoil wear on the main gun (I'm assuming that the barrel moves when fired?) and definately silver out the pistons on the back. I'd do this with a teeny tiny piece of scrunched up sponge, and some chainmail paint. If you dab most of the paint off the sponge, then build it up slowly, I find it looks best. Add oil to any moving parts too, maybe with a couple of coats of black wash or black ink if you have any (that dries a bit shiny so looks even better). Maybe paint in the glass window on the front too, that way any dudes/orks can peek out |
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Post by hendrik on Jan 10, 2014 20:05:55 GMT -5
it looks good!now how about putting one of those "temporarily out of service" stickers on it?
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Is that' what you're going for?
Definately the rest though. Make sure your 'original paint' layers are thin enough to 'rub off' though. First time i tried this, they were too thick and took ages to lift 
You can always secure particulatly deliacte layers with varnish before doing any more stuff on it 
