Just got back from the mailbox and lo! and behold! None other than RickLawler on the cover with his 1/48 Marder III and an article on Color Modulation inside! Congrats Rick, well deserved! [tup] [tup]
Yeah, no kidding, I just finished reading the article myself and it is great!!!
Thanks, Jim
Very good article, well worth the read!
Congrats, Rick! Well deserved! Ihaven’t got my copy yet, but am eager to peruse it!
It is indeed a thrill to be on the cover–although I’m sure with your work, it’s not your first?
Big congrats to Rick Lawler on the cover story article!!![#toast][bow]
This issue is great, I just got mine today and to my suprise one of my tips was published(Fun with Hot Beverages 2)!!![:D][8-] Now the only question is why didn’t FSM tell me or pay me…hmmm. Either way, that suprise really made my day!
Just saw it myself…not surprised; he, IMO, is one of the best of the best armor modelers…I’ve also seen his work in MMiR and other publications…Congrats!
Local guy from my arear too! Way to go Rick. I look forward to the article and issue, which coincidently, came today.
yeah congrats rick…now if only we all could obtain such level of greatness! [;)]
Just recieved it today…congrats Rick…it is always good to see on of the forum members in the mag.
Yours is especially well deserved
Rounds Complete!!
Howdy fellows,
Thanks for the very kind words - you guys have alway been very kind and supportive. I’d also like to thank Aaron and the entire FSM team for allowing me to be a part of their fine publication.
Thanks again and take care,
Rick
As soon as I looked at the cover I recognized that Marder. Just finished the article too. Well done Rick. Congrats.
Oh and by the way, The airbrush will work better with paint[;)] (pic 5 page 28[:-^])
Ah! So that was the problem!!! LOL…Yes, I’ve already taken quite a bit of grief about that!
Thanks for looking.
Rick
Not only was Rick’s article an above-average one, the whole issue, IMO, was one of the recent better ones…keep it up, FSM staff !!!
I agree- this issue was very good. And congrats on getting your work published- not only in the magazine, but the cover!
I have only one question- in your weathering column, you say you apply artists oils. How do you apply them (as in what consistency)? Wash, streight from he bottle, filter?
Congrats Rick! I haven’t picked up my issue yet but I’m looking forward to reading your article.
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Very VERY impressed with this issue. A lot of good stuff in there and I spent considerable time today at work reading it…[:D]
Congrats Rick on a well done article!
Brian
Congratulations Rick on your most recent publishing. Great build! and a great toot on how to.[tup]
doc
Congrats Rick, yes that’s a two thumbs there,[tup][tup]
Terry.
I was in the City Center last night and FSM is not in yet, I’ll check again tuesday.
Hi and thanks again.
The oils…These are generally near the last step in my process, coming after the base color(s), chips/scuffs, acrylic filters.
To begin w/oils, I will usually increase the model’s visual depth by using “Shadow Brown” (MIG) by brush into the corners and crack, and then feather outward.
After this has dried I will usually move onto dot fading (the little oil dots of color), allow this to dry and then I will proceed with pin washes. Please keep in mind that it is NOT a linear process and I do go back and forth a LOT! In fact, it’s not uncommon for me to revisit the acrylics over top the oils (a little tricky because they don’t want to mix), then go back to oils.
The one thing that I Don’t do with oils is an overall general wash. My experience is that it makes my models too dark for my taste.
Hope it helps.
Rick
Outstanding! I can only imagine the time you must have spent on that finish, but it really goes to show you what can be achieved through patience and perseverance. I have printed some of the pics and posted them on The Inspiration Board above my bench. Congrats on the feature article, and many kudo’s on a very nice job.