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A teaser montage of the auto spider sitting on the diorama base before I worked on the base today. hard to wait to see this complete. teaser montage by teddy ladd , on Flickrand now a single overhead angle shot of the base after more work on the rusted elements and addition of some "ground". I used highly diluted Tamiya Red Brown and more pastel powders to get variations in the color of the rust and the ground.I used some white glue brushed onto the base, then poured the fine ballast onto the glue. after a while I turned the base upside down over a large tray and let the loose ballast fall off, leaving what you see. IMG_9455 PS by teddy ladd , on Flickrpinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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More than ready to close this project, take a break for the holidays, and get on with other projects. My hobby bench is a garbage dump! So I added a bit more ballast [earth/sand], then put in a bit of moss type "grass" in random areas. Working this PM to get closer to the finish line. IMG_9475 PS by teddy ladd , on Flickrpinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Well, its 12/21/2017 @ 2300 here and I think that "Wars of Future Past" is about 99% finished. I have to touch up the tip of the foot of the shelter ladder I added tonight [where the hemostat clamp held the ladder for paint and rust effects]. I need to carefully go over the entire project and look for any spots that really, seriously need help.......Geez! Almost forgot, I need to weather the ammo belt I added to the ammo canister tonight! After that, its down to some light coats of Vallego Matt Varnish and the final pictures. details details details by teddy ladd , on Flickrpinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
TedUSA
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When I started back with scale modeling as a hobby here on Genessis, I made the statement that I would always show the good, the bad, and the ugly.................. After a few touch-ups this AM I was ready to seal the Project with Vallego Matt Varnish. I opened a new bottle and diluted it in my AB paint cup with distilled water--about a 70/30 Varnish/water ratio. I used a fair amount of CA glue during the project and some of it was on the surface of parts of the diorama. A few spots on the auto spider as well. As I AB the varnish on the shiny areas they disappeared. The whole project is so complex I over-sprayed it trying to get good coverage. IMG_9490 PS by teddy ladd , on FlickrHere is a FAQ from AIRFIX that is helpful. I will let you guys know what happens of course. https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/forum/acrylic-matt-varnish-looks-like-frost/?p=1 pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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From what I can see on the picture there is no reason to be sad Ted. Honestly I think the lighter spots are adding some nice depth to the auto spider. If you don’t like it just blend it in with some pigments after it’s complete dry. Really all good, don’t worry. I’m sure you can handle it.
Fabian https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
TedUSA
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I will need to do something to it. The picture looks a lot better than the project sitting here on the bench. Brain is thinking.
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TedUSA
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After my panic subsided a while, I began to try different clear coat products I had on hand to see if I could "fix" the frosted varnish look. The only thing I had that seemed to work was some Vallego Pigment Binder . I brushed some on in a few random areas and as it dried it restored the contrast. Not quite as good as the dry surface before any coating at all but the pigment finish had to be preserved. The binder drys slowly on purpose to give you working time with the pigments. When completely dry it left a flat finish. I applied most of it with a small brush--hours of tedious work--and the remainder with my AB. Looks like the day is saved? letting it dry until tomorrow to get the final look and pictures ..fingers crossed. pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Checking this morning, everything looks about as good as it’s going to get. Small areas where spots were still shiny. I diluted some Vallejo Matt Varnish with distilled water and carefully applied with a small brush. Will recheck when that is dry to see if it is time for final pictures. Whew! Glad the project could be rescued.
pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
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Will make and post final pictures ASAP.
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Paul, No worries! If I could fly it would really be hard to sit at a hobby bench indoors. Enjoy your freedom and the accomplishments you have achieved. Thank you for your kind comments! I had a blast with the project and am happy with the results, which may be viewed here: http://genessis-models.websitetoolbox.com/post/wars-of-future-past-9602120?pid=1302705416#post1302705416 I wish you great holidays and flights! pinterest pg. of scale models/dioramas: http://www.pinterest.com/intrstinpintrst/awesome-scale-models/
