Lots of things on the go around the house and at work, so not making much headway, but this is the longest part of my builds... the finishing. I contemplate a lot at this stage, I am always afraid of going somewhere I can't return from and the investment in time (and money) makes me cautious not to ruin it.
What I have done so far is work on the wheels and wheel wells so I can put on the side skirts.
I put on the wheels, tracks and have glued the skirts on, painted the seams and blended the colors to match.
I have at this point put on decals (over a coating of Future Floor polish) and put on a wash coat of Winsor and Newton Yellow Ochre oil, followed with an overall filter with Winsor and Newton Burnt Umber. I then did a pin wash on the seams and high lites with Burnt Umber but it is not standing out, I may go over it with some black.
I haven't painted the tools or other accessories yet, I think I will do that next and seal it with a dull cote.
Then I will do some scratching and paint shipping, not sure what order I will do it in.
Near the end I will use pigments on the tracks and lower areas.
Here are some update shots.
I love the tones. The paint colours are almost dead on to the boxart. The weathering is progressing nicely. Look forward to the next update.
ReplyDeleteSteve R.
i am not entirely sure that the boxart color is right either. I have seen a tone of different colors, I think the yellow is too yellow, I even cut it 4:1 with white already.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking Blog Joe I'll be watching it.
ReplyDeleteTime to set up a photo both, come by my house I'll show you my booth
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