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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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camogirl
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England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 20, 2005
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2006 - 08:21 PM UTC
Does anyone know the best way to create an effect so the figure looks like they are wearing tights? Cant figure out a way to do this any ideas would be appriciated
camogirl
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2006 - 09:36 PM UTC
Thanks for the link its a big help.
Salvo
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Armed Forces Pacific, United States
Joined: August 14, 2005
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2006 - 11:35 PM UTC
What about trying a clear color or smoke color. Something where the color would show through the over coat. I have never tried it, just brainstorming.

Cheers,
Ryan
Vic
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England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: December 14, 2004
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2006 - 11:58 PM UTC

If you use oils, how about a base coat of the base colour flesh and then drybrush the colour of the tights. You could very the amount of drybrushing for the darker of lighter areas.

Just an idea, I haven't tried it yet but I've got it in mind for a figure I've just started.

@:)

Vic

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Joined: January 31, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 01:41 AM UTC
I often add some clear to the mix to make it transparent as its easier to build up slowly then.

If you just dilute the paint it can behave unexpected.
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