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Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 2:37 am
by speedgraflex
oh those look very nice, Kari, bravo, my friend, bravo. That was a very elegant solution as well as improvement in one area of plastic kits that never quite comes off as very realistic. I always like to paint guns in the ultra glossy black from Gundam, then follow up with brushed on graphite to create gunmetal. Looking forward to your next post!
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:03 am
by Stikpusher
I use a similar method Bruce. But I use flat back as my base. Flat paints tend to be a better base for dry brushing in my experience. Is there any particular reason that you use a gloss black base?
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:55 pm
by speedgraflex
Something my Dad taught me: Gloss is smoother and more durable than flat paint and holds up better throughout the process overall. The initial color coat should have as little “tooth” as possible. Flat primer is used to check surface for imperfections or work for alignment.
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:41 pm
by Stikpusher
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:31 pm
by speedgraflex
Flat or gloss, we are all on the same team.
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:39 pm
by Stikpusher
What is paint compared to the hand that wields it?
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:50 pm
by speedgraflex
What is best in life? Flat? Gloss? Tamiya? Gunze? Ammo? Humbrol? What is best is to hear the hiss of your airbrush at low pressure with enough thinner to make each pass go smoothly. That is the correct answer!
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:37 pm
by BlackSheep214
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:17 pm
by speedgraflex
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Perfect reply!
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:20 am
by KSaarni
Thank you dear collegues, time for some modelling..
Engines ready for both projects:
And 1st bird to get her engine installed is the Avenger
And after installing the cowling…
The Dauntless next
- Kari
