Today’s stream covers working with reference material to research the subject for motivation and inspiration. This info combines the model kit and project goals we set forth to create a general game plan for the final vision of the model, including all painting and weathering to come.
Research is the critical phase to a successful project!
I will showcase airbrushing clear primer over colored plastic for Mecha/Gunpla and pre-painted rail road stock. This will include spraying the clear primer and flat coats. Moving into the weathering immediately with OPR demos on top of the clear coat, and comparing older traditional application techniques regarding using thinned chemicals for weathering.
This will include close-up camera view of brush handling and how to execute each step to maximize the results. I will showcase additional work with OPR (Oil Paint Rendering) weathering to illustrate the feasibility of how I finish my own models — ie. exactly as shown in the RSP books.
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0:00 Greetings and early questions
30:00 Using reference books
52:00 Talking about spraying clear primer over colored plastic, pros & cons
55:00 Talking about working with decals & surface prep via burnishing/polishing
1:19:00 Airbrushing MMP paint on Gunpla parts
1:24:00 Adding Poly Additive to the paint for better durability
1:33:35 Switching to applying decals directly on pre-painted rail stock
1:55:00 Flat Coat sealing decals (using MMP)
2:03:30 Switching to the OPR, setting up the bench for weathering with oils
2:10:00 Applying OPR to the rail car with decals over a flat coat
2:16:53 Blending the first dust layer
2:24:00 Adding darker dust variations via speckling
2:26:30 Comparing the effects to the reference photos
2:30:00 Adding second dust color via OPR, building up the layers
2:32:00 Discussing cross military weathering into civilian subjects
2:36:05 Answer question on working on large scale projects
2:43:00 Creating a traditional “oil wash” to compare with OPR application
2:50:17 Applying faded/tints to the red paint followed by blending immediately
3:04:00 Going back to the “oil wash” section to blend it
3:07:04 Final demo of OPR directly applied on unpainted colored plastic with Mechatro WeGo model over a clear primer and flat coat
Follow these guys on IG for more great ideas and styles:
@hi_arc_foundry_gunpla
@ccole1939
@maschinen_heimat
@cjscalepane
@luftraum72
Special thanks to @focus_creativestudio for the rail stock
TOOLS & PAINTS USED ~
NOTE: Shop around to find the best deals, these tools are all easily found for lower prices:
Compressor:
Iwata HP-C + airbrush:
Tamiya HG SF airbrush:
Iwata Airbrush MAC valve and quick release and hose are all Iwata brand:
MAC:
Quick-release:
10″ hose:
NOTE: Replacement paint brushes for OOP Loew-Cornell 7020 #2 Round: (they have free US shipping for orders over $30)
KINGART® Original Gold® 9020 Series, Golden Taklon Ultra Round #2 — main brush size
Also useful brushes for blending:
9400 Series, Golden Taklon Angular Shader – 1/8 size
9120 Series, Golden Taklon Flat Grass Comb – 1/8 & 1/4 sizes
OPR Tools & Paints:
1) #2 Round brushes (4-5 per session, use 1 per color group)
2) Quality Odorless Thinner (AK Interactive brand used in stream)
3) Oil Paints used (from TOP LEFT corner going clockwise around the palette on screen)
502 Abt oils (via AK Interactive shops) WN = Winsor Newton (artist grade)
090 Industrial Earth
125 Light Mud
035 Buff
165 Faded UN White
100 Faded Grey
180 Copper Oxide Blue
030 Faded Navy Blue
040 Fade Navy Blue
050 Olive Green
094 Green Grass
120 Primer Red
190 Faded Camo Maroon
155 Light Sand
010 Luftwaffe Yellow
020 Faded Dark Yellow
WN Burnt Sienna
WN Burnt Umber
WN Raw Umber
110 Black
160 Engine Grease
5) Good quality paper towel – (Viva brand used)
6) Hair dryer with a low heat setting
Don’t panic if stuff goes wrong and keep practicing what’s being shown on screen — It all works exactly as I demo for clarity and ease of understanding the various techniques.
RSP books:
Mission Models Paints:
Background Music: Spotify Royalty Free Lo-Fi Vol 1 and Vol 2 by DJ Arek
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