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
Looks like this technique works very well, Ian! The touched parts look great
Many thanks Spiros, it's a good chance to practice the technique (and one or two others) on one of my older kits...
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.
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!
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
Your technique yielded in a great looking build, Ian @ianfoulk96
Thanks John