Author Topic: Stuf Wot I Dun (Read 245125 times)

has.been · « **Reply #2265 on:** August 05, 2024, 10:41:28 AM »

A bashed diecast car, turned into a wreck for 'Wild Boys'

mikedemana · « **Reply #2266 on:** August 05, 2024, 07:04:54 PM »

Can you give me a quick rundown on how you weathered your die cast? I have a stack of them waiting for me to attempt to do something similar on...

I'd definitely appreciate it!

Mike Demana

has.been · « **Reply #2267 on:** August 05, 2024, 07:48:18 PM »

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Can you give me a quick rundown on how you weathered your die cast? I have a stack of them waiting for me to attempt to do something similar on...

I'd definitely appreciate it!

Mike Demana

Sure, no problem.
1) Bullet holes are put in with a drill
2) paint the car (I find a lot of bought cars have metalic paint-jobs) If doing a batch I just choose a selection of (cheap) paints, e.g. Match-pots.
3) When '2)' is dry, thin some dark colour (burnt umber, black etc.) This helps with filing in the panel lines.
You can achieve a similar effect with a 2b pencil, but you have to keep sharpening it as it goes blunt quickly.
4) When '3)' is dry, start drybrushing the car. Again I utilize Match-pots.
a) Mid brown [Chocolate], b) lighter brown [tea], c) very light brown [ cappuccino]
Start with a) & working from the bottom of the car moving up to about three quarters of the way up.
then b) similar, but only about half way up.
finally c) only the lower quarter.
5) If the car has been burnt, I thin a black & brush upwards, from the bottom, or any open windows.
Should you want the grass etc. scorched, then a mixture of thin wash & dry brushed black will do it.

Honest, this takes less time to do than explain.

Let me know how you get on.

mikedemana · « **Reply #2268 on:** August 07, 2024, 01:18:42 AM »

Thanks for the recipe! My first thought was to just a really dark wash on the metallic portions, but I see you do a lot more. The minimalist in me is thinking, "What? Paint a car already painted?" But I see why. My 3D printed cars that I painted myself don't look near as glossy and fake new as die cast.

I will give it a go and let you know how it turned out!

Mike Demana

has.been · « **Reply #2269 on:** August 07, 2024, 08:13:38 AM »

Looking forward to that.
Remember, as they are wrecks it doesn't matter how bad they look.
Other touches can be used to disguise the naff bits,
e.g. Spot of glue then dab on some cotton wool. Leave it to dry and pull it away. Result smoke as the wreck is still smouldering, or
cut up some bricks from an off-cut (blue foam, card etc) & glue them in & around dents in roof or bonnet, or
pile some clutter along side a dented front or wing. The car stopped when it hit this.

Just have fun with it. It is a nice change from painting detailed uniforms, & it is supposed to look a mess.

has.been · « **Reply #2270 on:** August 07, 2024, 11:38:10 AM »

Some scraps of polystyrene packaging.
Now some cover for a Galactic Heroes game (will work in 15mm too.

has.been · « **Reply #2271 on:** August 08, 2024, 08:31:11 AM »

Found a few deserters from the French Indian Wars.
Based them up & given them a tart up, but will they be in time for todays game?

has.been · « **Reply #2272 on:** August 09, 2024, 08:22:41 AM »

The figures did make it to the table in time for the game

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Today it's the pits!

Well actually just the one. A Lava pit, or is it a Magma pit?

has.been · « **Reply #2273 on:** August 10, 2024, 07:10:19 AM »

In a bargain box of figures bought off eBay, came two (Irregular?) 54mm Figures.
As I'm in a bit of a French & Indian Wars mood at the moment, I painted them up.

Waaaay too big for use in the recent game though.

AndrewBeasley · « **Reply #2274 on:** August 10, 2024, 07:38:34 PM »

Very nice.
I've seen a few 54mm games at shows and took part in one with 6 figures a side (hunting turkeys / each other) - really liked the size compared to the normal scales as you seem to become more attached to the folk you are using

has.been · « **Reply #2275 on:** August 11, 2024, 12:04:47 PM »

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Very nice.
I've seen a few 54mm games at shows and took part in one with 6 figures a side (hunting turkeys / each other) - really liked the size compared to the normal scales as you seem to become more attached to the folk you are using

True, my early foray into Western Gunfight was courtesy of Brian Povey (sadly gone)
and in 54mm. Many fond memories. I may revisit it, I have a small box of western 54mm
bits.
Another friend, Andy Taylor (still with us) had an idea of making up some musket charges.
A bit of dowel, marble, paper towel, wood glue & a paint job.
You think players get attached to figures, you should see them clutching their last few
rounds!

has.been · « **Reply #2276 on:** August 11, 2024, 12:12:07 PM »

My contribution to Flatpack's upcoming Invasion of Crete WW2 project.
Some German Paras, or as my friend John refers to them...
Falling, screaming, yobos.

Oh I mistakenly thought Bob (Flatpack) had included a British Officer, & painted him up.
Turns out he is a Luftwaffe officer. Worry not Bob had overpainted him. His loyalty must
be in question though, as underneath it all...he is BRITISH !

has.been · « **Reply #2277 on:** August 12, 2024, 07:42:33 AM »

Some years ago my wife & I were in the USA on holiday.
Amongst other places we visited Kevin Costner's Buffalo
hunt 'museum' .
Life size statues depicting a...Buffalo Hunt.

My wife was VERY impressed with the statues, less so with
the gift shop. No little Buffalos to take home.
Rash promise from me, 'I can get some wargame ones &
make you a diorama'

Fast forward about a decade, & here it is.