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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: steders on 05 January 2022, 10:17:24 AM

Title: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: steders on 05 January 2022, 10:17:24 AM

Quite literally the biggest pain in the arse of anything I've ever built. Piss poor instructions. I didn't have any warping issues or miscasts that others have complained of but its painful anyway. Completely magnetised.
I am pleased with the outcome although it needs weathering which is scaring me to death, if you cock it up its going to be a nightmare to fix.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/53/1836-050122101122-538931365.jpeg)

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Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 05 January 2022, 10:23:13 AM

Looks great  8)

Could you try the weathering on a scrap of plasticard that has various bits stuck on it representing the details on the walker?

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: Dags on 05 January 2022, 11:51:50 AM

Looking good, Stedley  8)

I dread to think what you're going to weather it with though  :o

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: 2010sunburst on 05 January 2022, 12:35:26 PM

Hi Steders
Look up Flory washes for weathering.  Aircraft modellers use them.  They are clay based and can be removed with a wet brush if you’re not happy with the result.  Once you are happy a quick matt varnish spray will fix them for handling.

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: steders on 05 January 2022, 01:59:04 PM

Thanks all, I'll have a look for those weathering washes

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: Vanvlak on 05 January 2022, 02:10:00 PM

Cool beastie, you did a splendid paint job there, no wonder you're worried about weathering.
I don't have any additional suggestions - I like to use weathering powder, but it's not at all easy to remove.
I look forward to see the result - I am building a pair of GW knights and will be facing a similar (but somewhat smaller!) problem too.

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: zemjw on 05 January 2022, 02:23:55 PM

I second the Flory washes. I've only used them on model cars and vans, but even there, the ability to just wash them off removes a lot of the stress.

They are quite big bottles, but I imagine that beast will take more than one :o

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: NotifyGrout on 05 January 2022, 02:24:07 PM

If you have access to a 3D printer, perhaps you could practice on something like this?

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4810118

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: voltan on 05 January 2022, 07:15:19 PM

Nice work Mister Steders, which Legion is it from?

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: Cat on 05 January 2022, 09:18:48 PM

Well then, that puts the Epic in the Titanicus!

Also for consideration, model railroaders use weathering chalks.

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: Onebigriver on 05 January 2022, 10:11:32 PM

Cracking job Steders!

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: hubbabubba on 06 January 2022, 11:03:42 AM

Nice work Steders, now quit faffing and get it finished lol

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: aliensurfer on 06 January 2022, 12:19:10 PM

Impressive, nice work indeed

Title: Re: 28mm Reaver titan
Post by: Paul Hicks on 06 January 2022, 01:27:05 PM

 Try Flory Models Clay Wash. Completely fool proof

https://youtu.be/hwBfgaZG4fc

Easy to remove if you go wrong.