Peek73
Well-Known Member
Why yes I have. Check the manufacture date on your can's. If they aren't the same then there is your problem. I didn't even know they had that the paint guy at the Home Depot had to show me.
Warrior Hawkgirl - Articulating Wings + Armor
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Why yes I have. Check the manufacture date on your can's. If they aren't the same then there is your problem. I didn't even know they had that the paint guy at the Home Depot had to show me.
stigmorgan
Sr Member
looks awesome,
springsteel
Well-Known Member
Well, this was from the same can; color just changed mid-spray. I'm assuming I didn't thoroughly shake it, and the multi-colored hammered effect required a good mix.
Thank you! I'm really liking how it's (slowly) turning out! And I think I will just brush in some hightlights/weathering and not worry. Once the golden details and weathering are added, the difference in color between pieces won't even be noticeable.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
springsteel
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Thanks, Canobi!
And yeah, no noticeable difference in paint color once the weathering was added. Today I painted up the details in gold acrylic, and plan to highlight the edges with some Testors gold enamel model paint - it's ultra-bright and super metallic, and really makes the edges crisp. I'm also planning on adding a glossy clear coat to the red on the leg armor, and the scales will likely be a metalic ochre yellow.
More to come.
And yeah, no noticeable difference in paint color once the weathering was added. Today I painted up the details in gold acrylic, and plan to highlight the edges with some Testors gold enamel model paint - it's ultra-bright and super metallic, and really makes the edges crisp. I'm also planning on adding a glossy clear coat to the red on the leg armor, and the scales will likely be a metalic ochre yellow.
More to come.
Captain Rogers
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It looks so badass! Just breathtaking.
Ummm,ok springsteel, this has turned out to be some of my best work 
I was stunned when I turned it on, and LOVING the colour of this LED. I used a different supplier that nomal due to lack of the royal blue and will be going back for sure. Amazingly it almost looks the same to the naked eye.
!WARNING! Protective eyewar is recommended for your own safety.
I was stunned when I turned it on, and LOVING the colour of this LED. I used a different supplier that nomal due to lack of the royal blue and will be going back for sure. Amazingly it almost looks the same to the naked eye.
!WARNING! Protective eyewar is recommended for your own safety.
timelordjedi777
Sr Member
Just seen this thread. It's looking amazing. I'm excited to see more progress on your wings.
springsteel
Well-Known Member
Thanks! I'm excited to get cracking on the wings. Just need to gather up a few more supplies before starting.
Ummm,ok springsteel, this has turned out to be some of my best work
I was stunned when I turned it on, and LOVING the colour of this LED. I used a different supplier that nomal due to lack of the royal blue and will be going back for sure. Amazingly it almost looks the same to the naked eye.
!WARNING! Protective eyewar is recommended for your own safety.
That. Is. Amazing! And that color. It's so blue, it's almost violet! I'm pretty sure my hamster-ball mace isn't worthy of that light!
BitterBits
New Member
I've been following your thread for a while. It looks amazing, springsteel! I love what you've done with the armor. So excited to see the finished result!
springsteel
Well-Known Member
Thanks everyone for the feedback and for following along! Helps to keep me motivated
So today I added some extra details to the armor. As much as I liked the plain metallic look, I also wanted to incorporate Hawkgirl's classic colors into the mix. Once I've added in weathering and highlights, I'll coat the colored areas with several layers of clearcoat to give it an enamelled look. I did this with the flat red on the legs, and it looks so much better. I'm not convinced by the additions of yellow and green yet (both mixed with gold to add a bit of shine), but once the weathering goes on, they'll incorporate much better.
I also coated the interior of the mace with a cornstarch/glue slurry, to help diffuse the light inside. In hindsight, I wish that I'd sanded the exterior and interior of the ball to help with that. Another option would be to spray window frosting on the inside, but I'd really have no use for the rest of the can.
Once I receive my AMAZING high-powered star LED module from @Canobi, I'll rework the handle and stuff the globe with some organza or other sheer fabric to again help with light diffusion.
Slowly coming along! I'll probably disappear for a bit in the next few weeks, as I have a scary interview coming up, but hopefully I can crack out a good amount of progress before then!
So today I added some extra details to the armor. As much as I liked the plain metallic look, I also wanted to incorporate Hawkgirl's classic colors into the mix. Once I've added in weathering and highlights, I'll coat the colored areas with several layers of clearcoat to give it an enamelled look. I did this with the flat red on the legs, and it looks so much better. I'm not convinced by the additions of yellow and green yet (both mixed with gold to add a bit of shine), but once the weathering goes on, they'll incorporate much better.
I also coated the interior of the mace with a cornstarch/glue slurry, to help diffuse the light inside. In hindsight, I wish that I'd sanded the exterior and interior of the ball to help with that. Another option would be to spray window frosting on the inside, but I'd really have no use for the rest of the can.
Once I receive my AMAZING high-powered star LED module from @Canobi, I'll rework the handle and stuff the globe with some organza or other sheer fabric to again help with light diffusion.
Slowly coming along! I'll probably disappear for a bit in the next few weeks, as I have a scary interview coming up, but hopefully I can crack out a good amount of progress before then!
Wearenotlinear
Well-Known Member
Really awesome job on the armor. Looking forward to seeing your wings.
