22 Jun 20, 17:13
Well, James' airbrush and detail work is excellent (much better than mine), so I think it's the perfect starting point. I can see gradients, highlights, nice metals, etc. What I would suggest is the following:
1. Apply a gloss varnish either with the airbrush or with a spray.
2. Apply an enamel wash liberally over the entire surface. I would recommend the Track Wash from AMMO or AK Interactive. Allow to dry for 2-3 hours.
3. Blend the wash with a flat brush (better if it has an angled tip, like the Army Painter ones) and some enamel thinner. This will allow you to remove some of it, leaving it in the places where you want it.
4. Allow to dry for 24h.
5. Apply a pin wash with darker enamel wash, like "Dark Wash" by Ammo. This means that you only apply it to raised details like bolts.
6. Blend.
7. Allow to dry for 24h.
8. Apply rust pigments to tracks and other areas where rust might have accumulated. Use a flat brush. Then fix the pigments in place with Ammo/AK pigment fixer, or alternatively, with more track wash.
9. Allow to dry for 24h.
10. Varnish to seal and protect the model.
11. Enjoy.
1. Apply a gloss varnish either with the airbrush or with a spray.
2. Apply an enamel wash liberally over the entire surface. I would recommend the Track Wash from AMMO or AK Interactive. Allow to dry for 2-3 hours.
3. Blend the wash with a flat brush (better if it has an angled tip, like the Army Painter ones) and some enamel thinner. This will allow you to remove some of it, leaving it in the places where you want it.
4. Allow to dry for 24h.
5. Apply a pin wash with darker enamel wash, like "Dark Wash" by Ammo. This means that you only apply it to raised details like bolts.
6. Blend.
7. Allow to dry for 24h.
8. Apply rust pigments to tracks and other areas where rust might have accumulated. Use a flat brush. Then fix the pigments in place with Ammo/AK pigment fixer, or alternatively, with more track wash.
9. Allow to dry for 24h.
10. Varnish to seal and protect the model.
11. Enjoy.
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