Post by Neil on Jan 30, 2006 12:54:22 GMT 8
These are very common items that a beginner should take note of and an expert would do well to recall...
This guide is primarily for beginners who want to try customizing their zoids but are still reluctant to buy the proper tools. Hopefully this will encourage them to do so. All of these have been tested. Once I get a proper camera, I can send screen shots on demand.
Lesson 1: Substitutes for inkwashing:
1. pencil - preferably the mechanical type, since the pointed end is well suited to reaching well hidden edges. Pros: cheap, easy to find, easy to use. Cons: Not Suitable for dark colored zoids
2. acrylic water color - while not really recommended for painting the entire zoid, this can still be used for filling in details and as a substitute inkwash. ReMember not to put in too much water. As a rule, put a small amount of paint on the dish. Just keep adding drops of water until it becomes "runny". One way to test it is to dab your brush lightly on the paint. IF there are lumps of paint on the brush, it needs more water. If it drips, then there's too much water. If the brush hair/points bunch together and there are no lumps... then you're good to go. By the way, the best way to add water is to actually soak the brush in a water container and use it to transfer the water.
Try to follow the curves and edges as close as possible. For a guide to inkwashing, please refer to Pheno's site, or the other threads.
TIP:
Most modellers stick to matte black or flat black when doing inkwashes... if you're good with colors, you can try other combinations. Let's take a white command wolf for example. You can try dark blue - this causes a brand new, yet shadowed effect. You can also try copper - this ofcourse causes an aged/rusted effect. Go for what suits you!
the only con about using this kind of paint is that it tends to peel off after a few years, especially if you used too much paint... but then again.. the point of this guide is for practice... right? ;D
This guide is primarily for beginners who want to try customizing their zoids but are still reluctant to buy the proper tools. Hopefully this will encourage them to do so. All of these have been tested. Once I get a proper camera, I can send screen shots on demand.
Lesson 1: Substitutes for inkwashing:
1. pencil - preferably the mechanical type, since the pointed end is well suited to reaching well hidden edges. Pros: cheap, easy to find, easy to use. Cons: Not Suitable for dark colored zoids
2. acrylic water color - while not really recommended for painting the entire zoid, this can still be used for filling in details and as a substitute inkwash. ReMember not to put in too much water. As a rule, put a small amount of paint on the dish. Just keep adding drops of water until it becomes "runny". One way to test it is to dab your brush lightly on the paint. IF there are lumps of paint on the brush, it needs more water. If it drips, then there's too much water. If the brush hair/points bunch together and there are no lumps... then you're good to go. By the way, the best way to add water is to actually soak the brush in a water container and use it to transfer the water.
Try to follow the curves and edges as close as possible. For a guide to inkwashing, please refer to Pheno's site, or the other threads.
TIP:
Most modellers stick to matte black or flat black when doing inkwashes... if you're good with colors, you can try other combinations. Let's take a white command wolf for example. You can try dark blue - this causes a brand new, yet shadowed effect. You can also try copper - this ofcourse causes an aged/rusted effect. Go for what suits you!
the only con about using this kind of paint is that it tends to peel off after a few years, especially if you used too much paint... but then again.. the point of this guide is for practice... right? ;D