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Hi Luther, great looking models! I’m curious, what were the steps for the screens on the bikes? I’d like to have a go at something similar myself but the transition always ends up looking too stark, particularly with the white reflection.
Hi Mitch,
I used Vallejo Game Air paints for these – I like them a lot for glazing.
Dark Green base (72.728), then layers of Escorpena Green (72.732) and Light Livery Green (72.733).
To smooth the blend I use the GW wash Biel Tan Green – couple of coats and then a bit more glazing with the Livery Green at the bottom, and finally the white reflection at the top with Model Color Ivory.
You can go back and forth with thin glazes of the paint and wash and get it very smooth.
Nice one, thanks for the reply! I look forward to giving these techniques a go on my own models!
Nice one, thanks for the tips! I look forward to using these techniques on my own models.
Hi Luther
I am wondering did you paint the marines and the bike seperatly as your guide to paint marines and vehicles is slightly different ?
If your did, was it difficult with the kit ? it seam like the legs is connected with part of the bike on the spue.
Hi Michael,
I assembled the models completely before painting. Some parts were a little difficult to reach, but my general rule of thumb is that if I can’t reach it with my brush, you’re not gonna see it!
I painted them using the vehicle method (the main different being the airbrushing of the shading wash, and an oil wash used for panel lining).