tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post7951676743491652319..comments2024-03-23T13:03:16.352-06:00Comments on The Great Canadian Model Builders Web Page!: U Boot Type XXIII Coastal Submarine-Warren Zoellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12662160471738573334noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-74320731261785357262014-05-07T22:36:41.262-06:002014-05-07T22:36:41.262-06:00Kleverton Moises - I built this well over a year a...Kleverton Moises - I built this well over a year ago, so it's hard to fully recall.<br />I think I used Testors paints.<br />If I recall for the dark grey, I mixed a Battleship grey with a hint of tan.<br />For the lighter grey I recall mixing up an RLM 02 colour and then adding white. I of course dusted the model with a black pastel afterwards. -Warren Zoellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662160471738573334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-28257076098865507482014-05-07T21:06:09.139-06:002014-05-07T21:06:09.139-06:00Dear Friend.
I'm building this same kit.
What...Dear Friend.<br /><br />I'm building this same kit.<br />What colors are used? Brand and reference? It Revell or Humbrol?<br /><br />I've tested it with Revell 76 and 77, 43 and 77. Humbrol 147 and 32 but did not get the same result you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867432960370876834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-34689705578580798562013-04-03T17:05:07.627-06:002013-04-03T17:05:07.627-06:00If you want a step by step instruction manual on h...If you want a step by step instruction manual on how to paint a model, sorry I'm not going to do that, not unless I get paid LOL!!<br />What I will tell you though is if you want a nice patina type weathering for your Enterprise D what I would do is use a cool grey pastel chalk ground into powder. What you do is after you've painted and applied decals to your Enterprise, mask the areas you have no wish to weather,ie: nacelle lights, Bussard collectors, etc. Next you spray a clear flat coat over the model (I Testors myself, but to each his own). Flat coating is very important before applying the pastel powder because if you don't it will stain the paint too easily and you will have the dog's own time getting rid of it, so always flat coat before applying the powder. After the flat coat has dried apply powder over a section lightly with a dry brush. Then with a wet cloth you wipe it away to the point that you desire. Apply another flat coat and Bobs your uncle. This will give you a nice weathered patina look like a natural exposure to the elements. After which you may wish to ad paint chipping to any leading edges. Don't not overdue this unless your aim is to create a completely well used, beat up Enterprise.<br />If you wish to ad droozlings, say coming off the bottom of the windows our any other protuberances sticking out of the hull, ie: shuttle bay doors, etc. You can use the tiniest drop of paint or pastel powder under object using a steel or rust colour or whatever other colour you may desire. Then with a Q tip place on paint or powder and pull down. Make sure you practice all these methods on scrap plastic before using them on your model.<br />Another method model builders will use is with an airbrush paint black lines along any panel lines protuberances before painting the model. This takes practice as you want to apply less paint over the black lines then the rest of the model but almost completely covered, giving a slightly darker area over the panel lines as opposed to the rest of the model. Perceived more subconscious than conscious I think. I don't use this method personally as I feel weathering comes from above and not underneath, And I feel that's how a model should be treated. What I do is for darkening panel lines is with a Q tip apply a dark pastel to the panel lines and wipe any excess away.<br />I hope this helps a bit. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask ;-) -Warren Zoellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662160471738573334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-57890864626568953402013-04-03T16:13:35.946-06:002013-04-03T16:13:35.946-06:00The secret lies in getting that aged finish for sh...The secret lies in getting that aged finish for ships single hull spot on. Any chance on getting a step by step set of instructions specifically on painting? I've got the USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D in mind. Thanks Warren.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-32466143871809017462013-04-02T21:43:11.650-06:002013-04-02T21:43:11.650-06:00Gracias Diego. Y Feliz cumpleaños!Gracias Diego. Y Feliz cumpleaños!-Warren Zoellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662160471738573334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554301473766836128.post-10197686295813674202013-04-02T21:33:20.660-06:002013-04-02T21:33:20.660-06:00Hi Warren, extraordinary that air of having used t...Hi Warren, extraordinary that air of having used the submarine. I can not get that.<br /><br />The other day I got it but Revell<br /><br />Indeed, on 2 April is my birthday, thanks for the gift.<br /><br />regardsDiegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899740073128665869noreply@blogger.com