"Color Modulation, Bad Primer, and Star Wars Stuff" Topic
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| Krazy Ivan | 13 Jul 2013 3:43 p.m. PST |
So I started painting up the Leopard with mixed results. I'd decided to try the zenithal technique using my airbrush, as I like the aggressive transitions that you can create using that technique. On went some black undercoat, followed by some masking, then I went to work on the modulation. The section came out ok in my opinion, and it was fairly easy to do. Then I started to remove my masking tape…along with the undercoat, and some of the test section. I am a little at a loss as to what I should do next. I'm considering spraying it down with some aerosol primer but I am concerned that the black will still lift. I'd strip the model first, but it is made of foam resin and is quite delicate. I don't think that it will survive the stripping process. My third option is to just mask up the whole thing and see how much of the black comes off. Going to have to ponder my next move.
In other news I am working on a 15mm Star Wars army, based for Gruntz 15mm. I've got a full platoon of troops, and enough extra models for a Stormtrooper Commander or two. The Stormtroopers will be supported by a couple AT-STs (Micro Machines Titanium Series) and a TIE Interceptor (Revel Pocket Model).
More pics on the blog. krazyivanswargames.com |
| ming31 | 14 Jul 2013 7:57 a.m. PST |
What masking tap? Mtother guess would be a poor adhesion , You can clean the foam resin, use diluted simple green and let dry thourghly . Now I would hand paint the black , seal with dullcote. and continue on. the less tacky of a making tape the better |
| Krazy Ivan | 14 Jul 2013 9:03 a.m. PST |
I was using some Tamiya masking tape. I think that I'll take your suggestion – reapply the black, dull coat, and move on. This time I'll just use a bit of cardboard and manually mask as I go. |
| TheWarStoreSweetie | 15 Jul 2013 12:05 p.m. PST |
If you need to mask off parts after priming, I would use gaffer's tape not masking tape. It's not as sticky. I would also let the primer dry/cure 24 hours before applying said tape. I would not use spray primer on foam. The propellants in the can usually cause a melt down of epic proportions. To fix the oops, follow Ming's advice. |
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