Quick question regarding AT-AT and Vellejo air paint

[DARTH SABER]

Any good suggestions on what color to use?
I usually order online but its difficult to tell the true color of the paint on the computer.
So far my Vallejo primer seems to be a good match.
Wondering If I should just use the primer are the base color.




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[DanielB]

You could probably use the Vallejo primer if you want to. I did that on my AT-ST and it was fine.

 

[anamorphicWayne]

I used Tamiya Surface Primer Light Grey on mine..

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[sithman66]

The question is,...are you satisfied with it? I mean in the end that's the only thing that matters!

Afterall, like alll model painting you will see references in every shadde of the colour due to a host of factors. So I would just shoot what I like!

I too stressed about this and mixed up a custom colour using three Tamiya paints and am happy with it! BUT I think to be honest it would look just as good in almost any shade of grey!

 

[DARTH SABER]

Im happy with the color of the primer I have. Just not sure if Primer has the smoothbase coat qualities as the standard paint.
Would primer be acceptable for a base coat?

 

[BobaTi]

I used Tamiya Surface Primer Light Grey on mine..

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The vertical weathering looks so good. What method did you use?


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[anamorphicWayne]

The vertical weathering looks so good. What method did you use?

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Thanks. Essentially, I mixed pastel chalks with water and applied it in thin layers until I got it where I liked it.

 

[mash3d]

My current plan is to use Touch 'n tone primer and then maybe Vallejo Model Air 71.060 Light Grey.
Then do any tinting or shading with pastel chalks.

 

[BobaTi]

Thanks. Essentially, I mixed pastel chalks with water and applied it in thin layers until I got it where I liked it.

Awesome. I haven't come across that method yet. Do you have any videos or have links to any?


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[anamorphicWayne]

My current plan is to use Touch 'n tone primer and then maybe Vallejo Model Air 71.060 Light Grey.
Then do any tinting or shading with pastel chalks.

Sounds good, mash3d. If you're going to airbrush on your light grey, why not don't use Vallejo primer instead of the rattle can? It's airbrush-able. For my AT-AT, I didn't do much for paneling/weathering. I painted one panel and then dry brushed on the chalk, sparely. After that, I applied the streaks with wet-chalk.

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Im happy with the color of the primer I have. Just not sure if Primer has the smoothbase coat qualities as the standard paint.
Would primer be acceptable for a base coat?

Primers are okay for base coats, DARTH SABER. But I'm not sure if Vallejo's primer will apply smoothly. Also, that shade of primer may not be light enough. Thru my research, I did find a mixing formula they used for the AT-ATs. Floquil Reefer Grey with a small amount Floquil Concrete. The closet color to that, I used, was Tamiya grey primer. You could use that as a reference color. I hope that helps.

 

[DARTH SABER]

Primers are okay for base coats, DARTH SABER. But I'm not sure if Vallejo's primer will apply smoothly. Also, that shade of primer may not be light enough. Thru my research, I did find a mixing formula they used for the AT-ATs. Floquil Reefer Grey with a small amount Floquil Concrete. The closet color to that, I used, was Tamiya grey primer. You could use that as a reference color. I hope that helps.

Thanks.
Actually I just picked up Vallejo USAF Light Grey.

I think this may be pretty close


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[anamorphicWayne]

Thanks.
Actually I just picked up Vallejo USAF Light Grey.

I think this may be pretty close


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Looks spot on, DARTH SABER. :thumbsup