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[color=#000000]I hate to mention it but what is the current idea on weathering that biggie typ VII ]
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I expect the underside to
[color=#000000]I expect the underside to be weathered just like any
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Well sure in real world
Well sure in real world . But my question was rather what is the usual way to render that in model form ? (I am coming from "aircraft" and "afv" modellings and we rarely deal with alguae and concretions ....)
JCCComment
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to be honest, I do
to be honest, I do not have a clue either.
The waterline will show a ragged white band,
but the rest depends, I guess.
the algae are a very dakr green/black when wet,
more greenish when dry.
will the model be in dock or ..?
Then again, I have no clue how effective the
anti-fouling was (that is the algae repelling paint)
if it was used at all.
I am afraid there are a few aspects of this kit which we
will have to "invent" rather than research.
love to see the pictures of your boat when finished!Comment
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You could add some "dishing"
You could add some "dishing" of the hull sides by using an airbrush and darkening the base color along side the plating lines. Depending on whether you model a boat that was in the N Atlantic or the Med will determine whether or not to add green to the waterline to simulate algae. Cold weather means no green; more grays and tans. I would use a fan blender brush to draw the scum line at the water line down on the hull. Rust for around the limber holes, and don't forget- boats that pulled along side a pier probably got scratched up by crap that was floating in the water- wood, timbers, maybe some barrels or crates.
Above ideas were what I did for my OTW Type XXIII, and the help for the finish goes to David Merriman; especially in defining the "scum" line at the waterline.
Hope this helps,
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OK thanks to both of
OK thanks to both of you.
the article will be posted on Modelstories, hopefully at the end of the month. So far only the hull is completed and painted in base colour (Tam German grey)
Sincerely
JCCComment
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An excellent reference is David
An excellent reference is David Merriman's two-video set on finishing. He covers many of these topics. Worthwhile investment. Nothing better than being able to actually watch one of the masters do it, while they are describing it.Comment
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forgot all about them tapes!
forgot all about them tapes! absolutely a great way to get some instruction! thanks Chris!
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