Augustus b'Raass Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yeah.... Maskol. You're probably never going to use it again after this try, because like every person ever to have used it, you realized it takes way more time to do well, than it is to just paint mask the whole section with tape, then spray the other bits, then remove tape and just paint the previously masked sections. ;) At first I too was like NO PINS? But then I saw you clamp everything in the body section. It's fine to not use pins there, just really clamp the hell out of it. Hidden Content http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/futurama/thumb/1/17/Clamps.png/460px-Clamps.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Most of the serious structural joints have been glued with JB Weld 2 part epoxy. It's pretty robust (I may have inadvertently tested this by dropping it...) I'm still in two minds with the Maskol. I do kinda like it, it means I can get a nice even spray finish everywhere which for a large war machine with large smooth panels I think is important. However I think it will have it's time and place and that a lot of the masking will still be done the old fashioned way. I think for the small intricate details then the Maskol will come in handy. I'm currently trialling a piece that is predominantly masking tape for the bulk with Maskol to fill the to the edges of the detail. I suspect that will be the way I go in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Also, may I suggest breaking off the highest part of the rearmost ruin? It's too high for the titan to have stepped over it, yet it's right behind the titan - which makes for an awkward situation where when I look at the silhouette from the front, I wonder how the titan got there without having broken the top of that building off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 I know what you are saying about the ruins in the back drop. It's not technically 'correct' but I like silhouette. Been doing a bit more spraying, I undercoated the whole of the body in one go by holding the body with a metal bar on the waist magnet allowing me to get it even all over. I've also started getting some base colours down on the main panels. Used a white under coat under the yellow which has made the yellow a lot more vibrant. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/B74C5267-B821-48FD-BC3C-D7DD5EE60805.jpg The contrast between the blue and yellow is quite pleasing so far. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/26DE428E-4B23-4ECE-A6BF-4BE5D3F3144D.jpg Going to get the rest of the yellow done next and then mask it up and touch up the gun metal base coat. Contemplating some blue / yellow stripes on the right hand side rear 'shoulder' panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus b'Raass Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 WOw, that's a heavy duty looking spray booth you have there! THe colours look vibrant indeed, and I like your idea of stripes on the sides. Looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh84 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Very impressive stuff. I'm loving the scenic base! Makes me want to get my first titan, not that I needed a reason! Can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disease Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 amazing ideas. cant wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hah it's not that flash, just one end of my work bench and a thick plastic sheet masking taped up! The most important part is this: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/DA5D13EB-2208-43AB-91E0-5F641C1F18ED.jpg 3m organic vapour mask. £17.99 from screwfix. I wouldnt even think about spraying without one now. Normal dust masks don't do jack. Just trying to decide whether to go yellow and blue stripes or white and blue stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 So yesterday I finally sat down and measured and cut to length all the pistons and hydraulic cylinders for the legs/feet. There are far too many. I wanted to spray them to get a matching and even colour to the legs. I came up with the following: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/754514BF-1E0A-4ECF-9EEB-DC307A2A80B6.jpg After a base coat of primer, they have had a coat of platemail metal for the pistons which when dry will be masked off and then a coat of Gun metal for the hydraulic cylinders and mounts etc. NOTE: I'm glad I took this photo before spraying as obviously the numbering system for which piston is which is now obscured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andvarr A Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is why I don't do titan.... Too many bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 So I've done a bit more spraying, The general base coat is down on the head, carapace and body etc. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/CEB2EBCE-0CD8-459C-86D8-5ADE002E1FA3_1.jpg I demo'd some stripes on the body as well, I think I like the width and alignment, however the masking was a bit poor so they will need a tidy up or redo if I have the time. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/E0870342-A24B-4D19-82BD-9CDF6CB0A3FF_1.jpg I also masked the plate mail pistons and got a couple if coats of gun metal on the hydraulic cylinders. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/3A84CE8D-20CF-49B5-9D8E-0EA26E6E769E_1.jpg The wine in the background may have something to do with the poor masking of the stripes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Decided to stick with the stripes, tidied them up a bit. What do you lot think? http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/6A0905EE-1440-4670-BA31-D148BECA2EAF.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looks pretty solid. Will you be applying weathering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Hopefully, it's all a bit of a learning curve (albeit steep). Going to wash it all down once I have finished getting the base colours down then add in the detail. Once that's done I'm going to start trying to learn how to add weathering effects / use weathering powders etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Just remember with weathering, putting on too much isn't a good idea. If you think there's not quite enough weathering, step back, leave it and come back to it with fresh eyes. Maybe it was enough after all. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_happy_hippy Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 So got the rest of the base colour spraying done and the masking off. Finally was able to put it together quickly to check I was happy with the colour scheme (though it's a bit late now if not!). Just need to do a bit of tidying up with the brush and then it's on to shade and detail. And the guns, I still need to paint the guns. I have given myself a deadline if the end of September as I need to move rapidly on to the FW Realm of Battle and DA Lions Blade Demi Company which I need to get painted for jan/feb next year... http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/0CBFD3ED-1126-47AC-A23F-62CD8E4D4773.jpg http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/B0A49922-4EB6-4532-A3C6-412DAD8C599F.jpg http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/one_happy_hippy/Warhound/97522AD4-8B84-4749-9D80-1F32D531CF6C.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Looking nice and clean! ... Time to rough him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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