Rotj back panel color

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KoRn3000

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #1

I know that this color is a bit of a headache. But i tried the humbrol 131+76 with 101 misting. In my eyes, this looks very wrong. Too light. Does the weathering or cote finishing darken it up? I know that floquil is the way to go, but here in Norway that is not an option.

 

Mullreel

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #2

It looks like your mix was too heavy on the 131. It is definitely too bright. Try adding more of the 76 to darken it up a bit and reapply.

 

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KoRn3000

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #3

Thanks. In a slight panicky maner i went for a new approach. Humbrol green 76 and blue 15 1:1 + a dash of light blue 48. The humbrol masking fluid has a limit of 3 days. That's what the bottle says. So i kinda feel the clock ticking away on my masking ordeal, going for day 4 tomorrow. I think this is far more similar to the ref pics than my first try.

 

toofastrobot

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #4

I've left the masking fluid on for about a week once, everything was fine afterwards.

 

Mullreel

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• Jan 4, 2016

• #5

The color looks better. Of course it always changes tones a bit when you remove the masking and see everything interact.

 

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KoRn3000

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• Jan 6, 2016

• #6

Mixed another batch of green, but i think it was too bright. So i removed the masking fluid to reveal the damage beneath. I think this can work after some more weathering and touchup on the tiny bits.

 

Jayvee

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• Jan 6, 2016

• #7

With a little bit of misting, that colour actually looks excellent mate

 

Darth Voorhees

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• Jan 6, 2016

• #8

That turned out pretty well! Nice job on the save haha!

 

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KoRn3000

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• Jan 6, 2016

• #9

Thanks guys. Pretty exited about this sgt.fang helmet. I started my boba reasearch in 2006, and collected most of the parts up to 2010. Got myself a fettpride helmet too, that's going to be rotj se. After 5 years of life (other focus) i'm itching to complete my favourite sw character.

 

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KoRn3000

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• Jan 8, 2016

• #10

Ok. I tried to paint in the tiny green marks inside the silver, using a small brush. What i discovered, was that even with a small amount of paint on it, the precision is crap. The paint kinda flows out into sircles if i dab the brush on the helmet . How do you guys manage to get crisp and marked tiny pieces? This is my first attempt on the painting fun. Any tips at all, are welcome.