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Title: scenery cars
Post by: verd on 09 May 2012, 04:26:14 PM
Hi everyone,

I used some old toy cars to make scenery for Force on Force. This is the firs one. I’m not satisfied with the windows look. Have you got any idea how to make them look better?

Thanks

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery1elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery4elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery3elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery2elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery5elsenyorverd.jpg)
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: zizi666 on 09 May 2012, 04:47:19 PM
Check out the windows on the truck in this thread : http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=41339.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=41339.0)
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: NickNascati on 09 May 2012, 06:37:38 PM
Definitely a streak or two of white, and as in the other example, perhaps a lighter shade near the edges.  Maybe a glossier varnish.  The weathering on the car looks great though, as does the base.
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: Geudens on 10 May 2012, 09:05:01 AM
Gloss varnish (windows only) did the trick for me: it makes a world of difference.
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: verd on 11 May 2012, 04:12:19 PM

I will try the gloss varnish first.

Thanks a lot guys.
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: Commander Vyper on 19 May 2012, 01:26:22 AM
Windows look fine mate, as they aren't gaming pieces but nicely painted scenery I think I could live with that to be honest, don't want to upstage your figures! ;)
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: supervike on 21 May 2012, 08:30:31 PM
I wouldn't mess with those windows! They look excellent.
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: CyberAlien312 on 01 June 2012, 03:12:19 PM
When I paint cars, I try to imitate the reflection of the light on the windows with lighter paints. See my Audi Quattro here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=42031.msg490435#msg490435
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: Golgotha on 01 June 2012, 11:01:45 PM
Add a gloss varnish does the trick - creates natural reflection as opposed the whole white shading nonsense...
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: SBRPearce on 04 June 2012, 02:26:09 PM
My question has to do with the bases: I know that dropping flock onto bases is practically instinctual for most gamers, but aren't urban/street/rubbled pavements more often under our cars? (Except for those parts of the world where having a junker in your front yard is a status symbol - I live near a couple such places...)
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: verd on 12 June 2012, 10:20:57 AM
Thank you guys; I really appreciate your comments  :)


Quote from: SBRPearce on 04 June 2012, 02:26:09 PM
My question has to do with the bases: I know that dropping flock onto bases is practically instinctual for most gamers, but aren't urban/street/rubbled pavements more often under our cars? (Except for those parts of the world where having a junker in your front yard is a status symbol - I live near a couple such places...)

Well, that's right. But I think of it as scenery for my modern war project in middle east villages, or places "where having a junker in your front yard is a status symbol"... And now is when I ask you for some photos of your neighbourhood  ;) ;)
Title: Re: scenery cars (second car added)
Post by: verd on 28 June 2012, 03:44:13 PM
This is the second car. I think that windows look better this time.  ::)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery6elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery9elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery8elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery7elsenyorverd.jpg)

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/senyorverd/Forceonforcecarscenery10elsenyorverd.jpg)


Cheers,
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: zizi666 on 28 June 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Me likey
:-*
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: Mason on 28 June 2012, 04:21:47 PM
Quote from: zizi666 on 28 June 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Me likey
:-*



Me, too!
 :-*
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: MODman on 28 June 2012, 04:24:13 PM
if they are plastc wheels i wonder if possible to melt a little to look like flats
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: FramFramson on 28 June 2012, 10:45:00 PM
Much improved, those new windows.

It's funny, I can't even quite put my finger on why... at first glance they look very similar to the original ones.
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: verd on 29 June 2012, 11:44:08 AM
Thanks guys  :)

Quote from: MODman on 28 June 2012, 04:24:13 PM
if they are plastc wheels i wonder if possible to melt a little to look like flats


It could be a good idea. They are hard plastic wheels, maybe I could model them a bit with a hot wire.



Quote from: FramFramson on 28 June 2012, 10:45:00 PM
Much improved, those new windows.

It's funny, I can't even quite put my finger on why... at first glance they look very similar to the original ones.


Just more, and lighter, layers.  ;)
Title: Re: scenery cars
Post by: dijit on 29 June 2012, 12:24:46 PM
Yes certainly much better. Nice looking vehicles for your terrain btw.