OK, if someone has brought this up before i’m sorry. I was just working on Dragons Elephant and Strumtiger, which both have steel rimmed wheels.After i painted the wheels the basic color, i used a #2 lead pencil to color in the steel tread. In 1/72 the effect is really nice as is the great control you have while doing it. Again if youve done this before, sorry. Still somone may not have heard about it. PS. could someone give me a brief tutorial on posting pictures to this website. Be as basic as possible. Thanks Bill
hey bill thanks for the tip!![:)]
i do mainly 1/35 but it sounds worth a try![:p]
re posting pics, take a look through the panther group-build as i think it was explained somewhere in ther. i know that’s a long read, but cool if you’re into panthers!![:)]
regards,
nick
thanks for the tip
about posting images have a look here http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4462
…tank you…it’s the simple things…and the more mediums to work with the better…not forgotting that the pencil costs next to nothing…thank you…jeffl
I brought this up about 3 weeks ago, but that’s all right.
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11259
I use a #2 pencil for a lot of detailing like highlighting the metal on tracks, machine guns, drive sprocket teeth, etc. It gives a metallic sheen without using something as bright as silver or aluminum paint. It is also cheaper and easier to control.
it does work well
sometimes i use it to simulate chipped paint too[:)]
Also, if you need more lead than your pencil will supply, then go to a hardware store and buy a tube of graphite! It’s generally used for dry lubrication on things. But for modelers here’s a easy source of ground graphite ready for instant use!
Glenn
This is why I come to the FSM forums for all the good people who post very good tips and give out some really good information. Thanks.
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