Panther A Basic weathering

[disastermaster]

I would like to start by saying that I frequent this forum because I find the posts of the regulars to be very helpful and I have learned alot from all of you. These forums are intended for all of us to share, inspire, and learn ( I THINK ). I hope that the pointless arguing shown within this thread will not discourage any of you from sharing your ideas and feedback in the future because I depend on it. To be robbed of the opportunity to share with others and learn from others would be a shame. To those who defended my ideas, I would like to thank you.

Spoken like a true modeler.

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[wbill76]

I like the results you’ve achieved Iain and the layered approach in the finish adds depth/subtlety for sure. While some of the scratching may be heavier than I’d personally prefer to apply, it doesn’t take away from the effort required to achieve what you’ve done.

As for the issue over the “demo” photo, that’s got to be one of the more bizarre criticisms I’ve seen levelled against someone in a very long time. [:S]

[Bronto]

…should be intersting to see you get run outta here with your tail between your legs…take some WIP’s during your impending suspension or banning so that we know it is “for real”…

Not running away with my tail between my legs. I made a comment that people didn’t like. I don’t have a problem with people not agreeing with me. I apologize for the lack of tact used in the pasting. Once loads get me back toward home I will made WIP’s of the next kits I begin so you all can criticize away at it.

[VanceCrozier]

Looks good Iain, I’ve been slowly working up the nerve to build something without wings for years… OK, I’ll admit it, I’ve had a Jagdpanther in the stash for 10 years now…) I love seeing the basics applied to armour, maybe this will be the one that pushes me to the dark side, where the armour is! Thanks for sharing,

[Anonymous]

Manstein’s revenge:

…should be intersting to see you get run outta here with your tail between your legs…take some WIP’s during your impending suspension or banning so that we know it is “for real”…

Once loads get me back toward home I will made WIP’s of the next kits…

Huh? What’s the frequency, Kenneth?

[VanceCrozier]

Loads / home, I’m guessing truck driver, maybe cargo pilot. Do I win a prize if I guess right?

[montague]

Bronto is jerk! Model is good!

[Bronto]

Huh? What’s the frequency, Kenneth?

Yes, truck driver, sorry for the confusion there.

[Hans_von_Hammer]

[SuppressionFire]

Iain Hamilton,

The weathering looks perfect! Thanks for posting, I will refer to your work to help the realism in mine.

Bronto,

I see your point, try and be more civil with the wording next time.

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Why ‘in action’ weathering photographs are difficult to take:

If like me once the fun begins (weathering) I get ‘in the zone’ and find distractions like taking a WIP far from the focus of attention.

Acrylics dry fast, faster if using isopropyl as a thinner. Also paint consistency is a issue so once the puddle is perfect its difficult to do something else.

I have thought about in action photographs before, most of mine are 'staged work session’ types. The best I have taken to date show the mixed paint, the part being painted, the paint jars and maybe a #11 hobby blade for scale.

Solutions:

A tripod & timer would work for these ‘in action’ photographs. Or have the camera set, use free hand to snap a picture while working with your other. Of course a automatic camera would be needed, mine is and I will try this out next session.

Jason

[Hans_von_Hammer]

If you’re doing “in action” shots, may I suggest using something that some may consider rather … Revolutionary…

Video…