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Offline BigBlue

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #45 on: April 08, 2016, 09:56:52 PM »
Sorry Guy, I didn't mean to scare you!   I am sure it is something particular to my process since I have seen numerous examples of other people's work where the results are very effective (like those shown above).  It was more an expression of "I wish I could do that..."

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #46 on: April 09, 2016, 03:21:39 PM »
Not at all Chris, grateful for the heads up, but...

I'm toying with the idea of stripping the wing back to plastic  :o I've done a couple of filters and feel that I've rather spoilt it now. Once again, a little step too far. It's lost the dappled effect and just looks a bit messy now. Not really what I had in mind. I also masked all the ribs but was struggling to make these seen for some reason. In retrospect, I should have started with a light, creamy yellow as a base and then masked the ribs prior to the other effects... :P

Oh well. I'm away at work this coming week - I may just leave it for the time being and reflect..

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #47 on: April 09, 2016, 07:30:37 PM »
Hi Guy!!!

Great to see you tackling down "salt" method ;) so much potential there... I used same technique on my submarine but I have definitely learnt my lesson and next time I will follow your instruction and use hairdryer... that might spare me some time ;)

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #48 on: April 09, 2016, 10:58:27 PM »
Sorry to hear that things aren't quite working out with the salt technique,
Ian.  On the good side, I am a great believer in stripping back and coming
up with something you are really happy with.  just a little bump in the road,
my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Offline BigBlue

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #49 on: April 10, 2016, 12:31:20 AM »
Sorry to hear you aren't happy with current progress, Guy, but am sure you will have it up to you excellent standards in short order.

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #50 on: April 10, 2016, 02:53:53 AM »
Thanks chaps,

I thought I may have a final blitz on the wings, thinking I can can always strip them later if it didn't work out...

Not too bad - a very faded, worn look intended. What do you reckon? Stick with that and varnish the colours in? I'm leaning towards that option at the moment. I added some streaking and re did the salt...








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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #51 on: April 10, 2016, 03:23:52 AM »
I don't know what to say...On my computer the photos look like Kermit the Frog  :-X  I went out of the thread and came back and they were perfect! Strange indeed  ::)  So, I think they look terrific! Not overdone at all. JMHO
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #52 on: April 10, 2016, 03:33:25 AM »
WOW, that is so cool. I'll have to think some on trying this but the effects just blow me away on your build. Very very nice.
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #53 on: April 10, 2016, 03:56:05 AM »
I love it, Guy!  I say, go with it.
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #54 on: April 10, 2016, 04:08:40 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on April 10, 2016, 03:56:05 AM
I love it, Guy!  I say, go with it.
Cheers,
Bud

Yup, me too. I think you've really aced it Guy, I'd be real pleased with that result!
Cheers,
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #55 on: April 10, 2016, 04:13:56 AM »
Thumbs up!
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #56 on: April 10, 2016, 05:05:26 AM »
Thanks again!

I really wasn't sure but your opinions have helped a lot, thanks.

I'll stick with that then.

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #57 on: April 10, 2016, 07:15:27 AM »
I reckon it looks good Guy.

Just sit with it for a couple of days if you're not sure.

Another thing to try is look at the pics through a black and white filter and see if it looks like the subject.

If you are happy then no-one can say for sure that your interpretation is wrong?

The salt technique has given a subtle patina to the finish which looks great too.
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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #58 on: April 10, 2016, 07:49:43 AM »
The result you achieved looks good to my eyes, I would go with it.

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Re: Wingnuts Hannover
« Reply #59 on: April 10, 2016, 08:41:53 AM »
I think you have done great with the faded wings, Guy.  Anything more would
be in my opinion too much.  That is a really good effect, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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