Jimmer
Well-Known Member
Got this model couple weeks ago and have been studying different techniques before starting.
At this point my plan is to very lightly sand, scratch and pock the "bone" armor, then use dust and brown washes.
Any recommendations on achieving the bone color?
Figure on metallics (gunmetal, steel, etc) washes/drybrushing on the black parts.
Paint in the knuckle joints.
Wash around flesh around eyes, gloss finish.
Any tips or recommendations, especially on bone, would be appreciated.
I am aware of neck area being a little trying, which leads to one concern I have:
Recently while dusting I knocked over my Bandai R5 and a foot hose snapped. I know they are fragile, but it honestly felt like the hose had become much more brittle than when I assembled the model.
I attached the hoses with a very small amount of liquid cement (a very small amount). Prior to attaching, I painted the hoses with acrylic metallic and applied a satin clear coat.
I actually had hoped a layer of paint and clear coat would possibly strengthen the hoses.
Now I wonder if possibly the cement or paint weakened them.
I had planned on putting a bit of paint on the "pinchers" that wrap around Grievous' lower jaw, now I'm worried about weakening it and other frail parts.
Whew...sorry so long-winded, basically any tips/insight anyone has would be welcome before I take the plunge.
At this point my plan is to very lightly sand, scratch and pock the "bone" armor, then use dust and brown washes.
Any recommendations on achieving the bone color?
Figure on metallics (gunmetal, steel, etc) washes/drybrushing on the black parts.
Paint in the knuckle joints.
Wash around flesh around eyes, gloss finish.
Any tips or recommendations, especially on bone, would be appreciated.
I am aware of neck area being a little trying, which leads to one concern I have:
Recently while dusting I knocked over my Bandai R5 and a foot hose snapped. I know they are fragile, but it honestly felt like the hose had become much more brittle than when I assembled the model.
I attached the hoses with a very small amount of liquid cement (a very small amount). Prior to attaching, I painted the hoses with acrylic metallic and applied a satin clear coat.
I actually had hoped a layer of paint and clear coat would possibly strengthen the hoses.
Now I wonder if possibly the cement or paint weakened them.
I had planned on putting a bit of paint on the "pinchers" that wrap around Grievous' lower jaw, now I'm worried about weakening it and other frail parts.
Whew...sorry so long-winded, basically any tips/insight anyone has would be welcome before I take the plunge.