Trying New Techniques On Tamiya Leopard A3/A4
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I decided to try out a few new (to me at least) techniques. I'm trying to get a metallic sheen to weathered parts of the tank and equipment. I've not done this using a pencil before and I think it's far more controllable than just straight forward dry brushing a metallic colour. I've also added a camnet to the turret. I chose this kit because: 1) I made this one years ago 2) it's one of my oldest Leopards 3) I want to refine the technique before I use it on my latest kits.
Please feel free to critique and give me hints/techniques etc on how I can improve it further. Thanks
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Spiros Pendedekas said on November 5, 2021
Looks like this technique works very well, Ian! The touched parts look great
Ian Foulkes said on November 5, 2021
Many thanks Spiros, it's a good chance to practice the technique (and one or two others) on one of my older kits...
George R Blair Jr said on November 6, 2021
I agree, Ian (@ianfoulk96), it looks like the technique works great. I have read about using pencils to simulate wear, but I have never tried it. Looks awesome.
Ian Foulkes said on November 7, 2021
Thanks George, I think the trick here is "less is more" and try to be restrained with it. I tried the same technique on another Leopard and it didn't turn out so well (I think) because I over used the pencil!
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John vd Biggelaar said on November 6, 2021
Your technique yielded in a great looking build, Ian @ianfoulk96
Ian Foulkes said on November 7, 2021
Thanks John