daemonclaw Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 some real good alphas on this thread nice work guys.looks like i found where my heresy allegiance may lie ak1508 and Forté 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Wow aleph null is he airbrushed? Also betrayer41 I take it your buying the tamiya paints in the spray can? Tamiya in the bottle thinned down and sprayed with an airbrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 These make me want to break out the airbrush and try my hand at some alpha legion, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Aleph null Can I ask how you painted yours since you used just brush work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph Null Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 4/1 Clear blue/clear green, I only do a very thin coat of green on raised areas and blue on the lower, and washed with asurmen blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjasuperspy Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Has anyone tried using iridescent paints for the alpha legion scheme? Is that even possible? because having a paint that changes colors depending on which angle you look at it from would be very fitting for the Alpha Legion. Although it'd have to focus more on the Blue/Green side of things. Funny story, it looks like Tamiya made an iridescent blue/green but it is for polycarbonate R/C Car bodies so no telling how it would work on plastic or resin. http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/620/89912/header_89912.jpg Here. I tried taking this picture inside both inside & outside and this is the closest I can get to how it actually looks. I swear he's greener than that. Might try some coelia greenshade between the teal & clear blue or just thinned clear green or something. I swear half the fun with PH Alphas is trying to figure out how best to do the colors. i really like yours, I'm thinking about doing a more blue like i did with my sergeant for all the vets and officers. yours looks great Thanks. I'm still trying to make mine more green. Testor's Chezoom Teal is a slightly greener version of their Teal, and there's always Tamiya Green but I'm that guy with pipettes and I'd never be able to duplicate my mix. It would drive me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hmmm, when I get an airbrush I might just try that Tamiya paint. Thanks for the heads up ninja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Has anyone tried using iridescent paints for the alpha legion scheme? Is that even possible? because having a paint that changes colors depending on which angle you look at it from would be very fitting for the Alpha Legion. Although it'd have to focus more on the Blue/Green side of things. Funny story, it looks like Tamiya made an iridescent blue/green but it is for polycarbonate R/C Car bodies so no telling how it would work on plastic or resin. i did a quick search for it on models, and found some pics of it on car models. pretty sure those are plastic, so it might work. gonna have to order a can and test it on something i dont care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 i on am impulse bought the polycarbonate tamiya spray...it says do no use on plastic....any experience with any of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 placed an order for a can of the tamiya iridescent blue/green. when it gets here, i'll test it on one of my spare models i have laying around. the general plan is to prime it as usual, spray it with the tamiya spray, then matte varnish it so its not so shiny. after that, paint the stuff thats not supposed to be the shifting color, such as bolters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 where did you find i couldn't find it aywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 here: http://www.rcplanet.com/Iridescent_Blue_Grn_Spray_p/TAM89912.htm?gclid=CjkKEQjwzv-cBRD_oY2PouKVvMIBEiQAKuGNCxTp6JEgeJcibHUamLJkLLd1ew2uNlZ3sqk1OTLyfKvw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I've been having ALOT of problems with tamiya spray paints and tester spray paint all out of can any idea how to make them come out consistent? they're all blotchy and runny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 My experience with Tamiya spray paints is limited to 1:350 scale model warships. But here is my advice: (1) When you use a new can, get rid of the first 10% or so of paint. Even when you shake well, the first and last 10% of the can will always be the least consistent. (2) Multiple thin layers is better than one thick layer. Spray one layer, let dry completely, and repeat the process until satisfactory. (3) Use the Tamiya primer beforehand. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 What's the consensus of using MK VI do you just put the shoulder pad on backwards on the right or switch the studded pad to the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 its up to you : some marines had bonding studs on both shoulders, some left and some right. Prime example being the studded goodness that is MK V Heresy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 What's the consensus of using MK VI do you just put the shoulder pad on backwards on the right or switch the studded pad to the right I put it on the left shoulder on my MK VI because the minis I bought 1990 (RB 01) had them there. Putting it on the right shoulder would to me look odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hey guys here's a very early wip, first time trying this on a vehicle let me know what ya think http://i.imgur.com/kdx8ZEm.jpg Balthamal, ak1508, Ammonius and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Wow that's amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonius Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I really like all of the metallic effect paintwork that's going on in this thread. Keep up the good work everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 so i got that tamiya brand iridescent blue/green spray. tried it out on a model that was primed black. it didnt really work. could be possible i did it wrong, im going to keep experimenting until the can is gone, or i get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd go with a recommendation of priming with Tamiya's own primer - should work better :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 thats one option im looking at trying. also looking for a different brand that might work better/have more pigment. it almost works when i tested it on a model that was primed black, then painted dark blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 this is what ive gotten so far. still toying with it. got it a little darker and more towards the blue end by putting a few coats of tamiya clear blue over it (no pics of it). http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/hivetyrant765/10414557_1437781929821531_1293943890389110260_n.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/hivetyrant765/10505604_1437781966488194_5567316509703741050_n.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/hivetyrant765/10301935_1437781916488199_1530398908001351609_n.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/hivetyrant765/10500276_1437781849821539_3431565131544720147_n.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/hivetyrant765/10347395_1437781879821536_4690495135388548616_n1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 that looks pretty cool what is the basecoat? Beerhammer 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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