Month:December 2010
Flat Figure: Native American
This is my first attempt at a flat figure. It was a good exercise in highlighting and shadowing. I do believe I need to improve on this a bit. Â I had a lot of fun with it and am looking forward to the next one.
Master Templar on Horseback c. XII
This is an Andrea Master Templar on Horseback c. XII 54mm scale white metal kit. Â Acrylic paints from Reaper Master Series, Vallejo, and Citadel were used. Â The ground work is materials from Woodland Scenics and the whole model is sealed with Dull Cote.
Work in Progress Dragon : Basing, Groundwork, and Finishing
When satisfied with the painting, I use two part epoxy and pins to fasten the model to a base. Â I picked up this base at a craft store then stained and sealed it. Â Bases can also be found online and in hobby shops in all shapes, sizes, and materials. After the epoxy cures, groundwork can …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Painting
Once the base coat is dried, I liberally applied thinned dark blue ink over the entire model. Â I don’t always use inks and washes but it works well with tiny scales to easily shadow around every one of them. The ink will take a while to dry. Once it’s ready, I go over every …
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Work in Progress Dragon: Base Coat
I have decided to create a blue dragon.  I used a dark blue paint for the base coat and then used a dark blue ink to get into the finely detailed areas.  I like to start with a  mid range of color so that any shadowing and highlighting that is needed will be noticeable.
Work in Progress Dragon: Primed
The project then gets a thin coat of primer and airbrushed. The color of primer and airbrushed base coat depends on the final color of the model. Â If a brighter color scheme is needed, then it’s best to go with a light colored primer. I use grey and sometimes white. Â If a dark coloring is …
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