NiceGuyAdi Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Duz man, your vehicle schemes have looked better each time you've turned another one out, but this Talon is another step beyond. The in-cockpit work looks great too, so I hope you can still see into it once you've tinted the canopy. Damo1701 and duz_ 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Yup just regular off brand masking tape from the local hardware store, was 1 or 2 bucks? Even after leaving it on for a few days it doesn't leave any gross residue or anything so not complaining. Thanks Adi, to be honest I kinda skimped on the cockpit details for the very reason I was concerned the tinted canopy might block out all the detail. Fortunately I have a spare canopy which I can test with first. If the glaze is too opaque then I'll either skip the detailing on the second Talon, or just go with a clear canopy and add more detail to the cockpit. Hopefully its somewhere in between ;) Which reminds me, I need get the actual address of the nearest stockist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 On the subject of masking tape: I have an uncle that ruins a house painting business, and my mother has owned a craft/woodworking business for over 20 years, so I have had a lot of experience working with different types of masking tapes in different applications (though never on the scale we would be talking for warhammer). That being said, I can comment to a few things in regards to masking tape and effectiveness: 1) Surprisingly, masking tape appears to have a shelf life, not unlike a handful of our other hobby supplies (namely glue and paint). The older the tape becomes, the more brittle and less pliable it is, this coupled with the non-smooth surface most model projects would entail difficulty with the product. 2) Weather/humidity. Along with the shelf life, in my experience, if a tape roll is older (ie: Not fresh), and/or it is very humid in your workspace (or where you store your tape), you will struggle with that sticky residue (like Mithril mentioned). Keeping the tape stored in a cool/dry/dark place will increase its longevity, but not too dry, lest it become brittle/lose its stickiness. 3) You pay for what you get for. I have used Tamiya masking tape in the past on RC Model Car bodies, with a completely different paint and working material (Lexan, and lexan paint, plastic, totally smooth). I can attest to its quality without a doubt, the paint I used it with had a tendency to pool and be very thin, and that's exactly the sort of paint that will creep (through capillary action) under a masking tape. Also "name brand" tapes like 3M Blue Painters or Frogtape have a much better track record with painters for doing the job, more consistently. TL;DR: If you buy and use masking tape, and it leaves a residue or does a crappy job, it was probably either old on the shelf or stored improperly. Consider pitching it and getting a new roll, or spending a little more for a higher quality alternative. One thing I will always caution though: A lot of FLGS struggle to move certain products, especially those in low demand. I have seen it many times with Citadel paints in the past, purchase a pot from my FLGS, get home and its very separated or starting to dry out. I can imagine the same thing can easily happen with tape too (especially for a more "exotic" brand like Tamiya). I am also always afraid of ordering online and getting something sourced and shipped from a warehouse where who knows how long its been sitting and in what conditions. MithrilForge and Nusquam 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Your uncle ruins a painting business? He should work on that ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Huh, that's quite the typo. I'm leaving it. Embrace the madness. Race Bannon 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good progress on my wingman this evening I should be able to get him done by the end of the weekend even if I attend my local GW's kill team tournament tomorrow :) I think I will also pick up some Dawnstone at some point for my next Rhino (when I purchase one that is). I think it will save me having to wash the entire vehicle. Nusquam, Race Bannon, WAR and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 so cool duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wish I had the patience for stuff like that. Far too impatient and I struggle with ADHD, so it's difficult for me to focus on painting for more than an hour or so at a time. Looks really good though! Damo1701 and duz_ 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 So finally finished the talons! I have the tamiya orange. Now I just need to find the canopies! I plan on attempting to consolidate all my bits into one giant tub this weekend. Maybe I unearth them then! Im actually really looking forward to painting up my interceptor with a similar scheme. Although that will have to wait until I've got my tournament list up to scratch. Nusquam, Race Bannon, Prot and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 The countertop looks great! Oh, and the Talons look pretty good, too ;) Nusquam 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Lol Duz they look good Edited March 18, 2017 by war009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 So as expected found the canopies whilst sorting out my miscellaneous bits and pieces. It turned out really well! I've painted both canopies now. :) NiceGuyAdi, librisrouge, Race Bannon and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Woah woah ... that's the orange glaze?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Yup you can see the little tub of the Tamiya X-26 clear orange behind the tail. That was just a single coat too. I applied it on the inside of the cockpit. Which hides the brush strokes and inconsistencies. I didn't get the thinner and attempted to thin it with water... It kind of worked? Although if you were doing an area any larger you'd definitely want the thinner. I also bought at cheap 50c brush to apply it with. I think that was a wise decision. Edited March 20, 2017 by duz_ MithrilForge, Race Bannon and WAR 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Yesssss, i Knew that orange would work on this scheme that is so cool looking it just may be illegal well done Duz! P.S. i'm so going to use that orange on my canopies too !!! duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 It IS almost illegal! I may have to do the same but with red ... duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 another neat trick is using tamiya clear yellow on silver gives it a gold effect duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Pics or it didn't happen :P duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Pics or it didn't happen I probably deserved that..... http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/war009/CF%20Blog/DSC01576.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Not bad at all actually! Why go this route versus using a gold paint though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 different technique.....gives you that iron man gold look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nothing wrong with Iron Man :tu: WAR 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Another distraction this week. A painting challenge against one of the other hobbyist at my local store. Im not too worried by the distraction as I need this chaplain for my tournament force anyhow. Some WiP shots Damo1701, NiceGuyAdi and Race Bannon 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Great job there! Not a fan of the model, but you've made it look good. My favourite chaplain model is the one in my avatar. Can't get him anymore though :( duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Excellent work! I'm having a hard time fitting that eagle pack on dudes yet you made it look easy here. Damo, that is a great Chaplain fig. eBay should take care of you if you want more :tu: duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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