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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
First paint job......
Folgore
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 06:17 AM UTC
Hey everyone, this is a photo of my King Tiger, which I decided to test my new new Badger 155 double action airbrush on. The green and yellow camo were done using it. This is my first DA airbrush and I am very impressed with the fine lines and low overspray you can get with it. I made a couple mistakes when I pulled the trigger back too far and too much paint came out, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. You guys were right, it is a good investment.



Nic
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 06:25 AM UTC
See - that which does not kill you - makes you stronger!

Seriously - nice job Nic!!!

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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 06:26 AM UTC
Very, very nice Nic!
Double action supplies good action. :-)
TreadHead
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 07:51 AM UTC
Very nice King Tiger there, Eh? An especially nice balance of the three-colours, eh! This isn't your first experience with an AB is it Folgore? Eh? If it is, you are a naturally talented son of a #@&!, eh!

Really good stuff there my friendly nieghborhood Canuck, Eh!

Tread. #:-)
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 08:49 AM UTC
looks good Folgore. Yes a good investment indeed keep it up.
Bombshell
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 09:17 AM UTC
Nice job Nic. :-) I've been airbrushing with an Aztek DA for a long time but have never been able to achieve what you have.

The camo looks great..............maybe you could incorporate an ambush scheme in there. That would look kick ass

Cheers,

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Folgore
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 09:22 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words, guys. You make me want to do some more painting. I'll have to haul something out, tomorrow

Bombshell--I had originally planned to do an ambush scheme as suggested by the box art, but references show that the particular tank I am making should just have three tone soft-edge camouflage.

Nic
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 03:23 PM UTC
The words "absolutely beautiful" come to mind here !!!
SS-74
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Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 03:53 PM UTC
Hi Nic, it's some nice piece of work you have there, great job in doing the 3-tone with the airbrush, I wish my first air brushed model is as half good as yours.

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