As you can see, the detail work on one of my Paladins has begun. I need to clean up some of the detail work that you see in the picture and add a little bit more.
Evaluation of my own work so far has me feeling that the black is a little shiny and clumpy. In addition to my issue with the black paint, I have found acrylics not to my liking. They seem to be kind of thick and did not come off the brush very well when used strait from the bottle. As I clean up the Jerry cans, I will try and mix the acrylic, XF-62 Olive Drab Tamiya, with a little bit of thinner. Maybe it will help it flow better. The blue used in the sensor, on the top of the turret, was Testors 11111 Dark Blue.
Evaluation of my own work so far has me feeling that the black is a little shiny and clumpy. In addition to my issue with the black paint, I have found acrylics not to my liking. They seem to be kind of thick and did not come off the brush very well when used strait from the bottle. As I clean up the Jerry cans, I will try and mix the acrylic, XF-62 Olive Drab Tamiya, with a little bit of thinner. Maybe it will help it flow better. The blue used in the sensor, on the top of the turret, was Testors 11111 Dark Blue.
The photo to the left is one I found on the internet and is what I was shooting for. I think for my first real attempt at detail work, Its not coming out too bad. I am always way to hard on myself and need to be satisfied with baby steps as i gain experience. I think after a dull clear coat and maybe a wash, thing will look a little more real and less like a toy. Hopefully the next photos will be a finished Paladin. As always comment and suggestions are welcome.