Author Topic: Ad Astra & Etc.. Horten Finished! (Read 10444 times)

Ballardian · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2014, 02:37:24 PM »

Nice work on the die casts, the weathering really makes them pop. The pilot models that you're going to use in the Dust Horton - did they come with the model or did you get them somewhere else?

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:03:28 PM »

Ballardian, those are the pilots that come with the Horten.

One of the best things about the Dust models is that they come primed (in dark grey) and ready to paint. Even the canopy has already been masked and primed....

Mad Lord Snapcase · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2014, 08:42:15 AM »

Fantastic!

Amalric · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2014, 08:44:16 PM »

Excellent painting!

I am especially impressed with the weathering as thats what has me currently stumped on my rocket planes.

Thanks!

doowopapocalypse · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:19:03 PM »

Very, very nice. Might there be an auto-gyro in the future?

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Amalric on July 08, 2014, 08:44:16 PM

Excellent painting!
I am especially impressed with the weathering as thats what has me currently stumped on my rocket planes.
Thanks!

Here is a link to a decent youtube video that introduces the techniques I'm using. You can jump ahead to 14:00 minutes and to 24:00 minutes to get right to the parts that cover the washes and streaking that I'm doing. Also, this short 2 part video by Scale Model Medic is priceless.

In the first video the chap demonstrates several AK Interactive products. You can save time and money using these. They are a great way to explore weathering techniques and you may never need anything more.
The second two-part tutorial uses artist's oil paints. When I want to put some effort into a piece, I'll make my own washes, filters and streaking effects using artist's oil paints. You get more control working this way but it costs a lot more to get set-up with a useful assortment of colours.

Always put a good acrylic gloss coat down before you start doing your pin-wash, and be ready follow up with a coat of satin or matte if you want to try out a filter or other technique.

However, I've found that weathering diecasts can be fast and easy. On the diecast cars I'm working on right now I decided to work right on top of the factory gloss coat and the results are great. I made sure to first test an inconspicuous area to make sure my solvent wouldn't eat away the finish or the paint. I'll spray on a matte coat before doing any other weathering, so the effects have some matrix to cling to.

I know that Mason does all his weathering with Acrylic products, so don't feel obliged to work with solvent based products. This is just what I know and I hope it gives you a useful starting point for that awesome rocket plane you built!

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:30:12 PM »

Quote from: doowopapocalypse on July 08, 2014, 09:19:03 PM

Very, very nice. Might there be an auto-gyro in the future?

Heh... Now I have the air-power bug, anything is possible. I'll admit that I am very drawn to the P-26 Peashooter that the Professor so graciously pointed out...

But, there is one* more aircraft on the bench yet to come. The Horten will shortly be getting some love.

*That is, if you don't count the two Rocket Bikes!

Amalric · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2014, 06:10:07 PM »

Thank you very much for the info regarding weathering!

Quote from: Mr. Peabody on July 08, 2014, 09:30:12 PM

....The Horten will shortly be getting some love....

I really look forward to this one!

gary42 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2014, 08:35:19 PM »

I look forward to our combat while it rolls around to airstrip knocking stuff down!

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2014, 10:05:06 PM »

Heh.... Taxi!

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:42:32 PM »

Ok, here comes the Horten.... I really like this model. It comes primed, ready to paint and is loaded with lovely details. I promised myself that this project would be about quick results, and not lingering over silly details, but man-o-man, could you ever spend some time profitably coaxing the potential out of this bird.

Base-coat, modulation and trim laid down.

The cockpit also got some basic detailing. A few details will be picked out and then on to the gloss-coat. Will see if I have any suitable decals hiding in the stash before I move on to the pin-wash...

d phipps · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:52:23 PM »

Holy cow! Look at all those bombs!

Amalric · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:56:17 PM »

Wow, thats looking nice.
I cant wait to see it finished and in action.

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #28 on:** July 16, 2014, 08:06:40 PM »

Quote from: d phipps on July 16, 2014, 07:52:23 PM

Holy cow! Look at all those bombs!

Heh... It also comes with a bad-ass cannon, but I think it looks over the top. But I'm painting it so I can use both load-outs.

Quote from: Amalric on July 16, 2014, 07:56:17 PM

Wow, thats looking nice.
I cant wait to see it finished and in action.

Soon, I hope!

gary42 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2014, 11:06:45 PM »

Waitaminnit...This isn't going to be ready this weekend is it? Do I have to build an anti-aircraft battery?

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