Tamiya Weathering set question...
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BlackSheep214
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Tamiya Weathering set question...
Do they work best on a flat coat? I did a test on a mule kit on satin black. It didn’t seem to want to take. Am I doing something wrong? I tried watching “how to” YouTube videos but none were quite helpful. One tip looks to be a great idea is buy those cheap eye shadow sponges....
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Stikpusher
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Re: Tamiya Weathering set question...
Yes, they work best on a flat coat. There is more surface friction due to the flat finish to grab the pigments.
Yes, make up sponges work fine. For smaller more precise applications I have used micro brushes, or small paint brushes as well. 0 size or smaller.
Yes, make up sponges work fine. For smaller more precise applications I have used micro brushes, or small paint brushes as well. 0 size or smaller.
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Duke Maddog
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Re: Tamiya Weathering set question...
Yes, I agree with Carlos: flat coat is best. I will wet them myself, forming a loose paste and then paint them on my models. After it dries, I take a semi-wet sponge/Qtip/paper towel/ finger and wipe off the powder that I want to remove. A very tiny amount still stays behind on the flat cvoat, giving everything a lightly dusted appearance... at least on my small scale stuff...
You can see the results most clearly here with the sand colored powder:
Here's a similar effect with the darker tan color:
Hopefully this helps a little....
You can see the results most clearly here with the sand colored powder:
Here's a similar effect with the darker tan color:
Hopefully this helps a little....
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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BlackSheep214
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Re: Tamiya Weathering set question...
Yeah, it helps. Trying to achieve weathering around the superchargers on my P-38 Lightning Nightfighter.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn