So continuing the KV, I thought it was too yellow so I mixed up some blue filter to counter the green. Definitely toned it down, I like it! I mixed Tamiya clear blue with some Mr. Color leveling thinner 400.
Above you see the finished model. Much better.
Next after some drying time it was time to add scratches. I actually touched up the pin washes and mixed up a lighter green from the 4BO color. These would be scratches that have not penetrated the paint through to the steel.
After the light 4BO color, I used LifeColor Burnt Metal to do the deeper metal scratches. It looked great. The LifeColor for some reason have it some relief.
Then I decided to do some fading with oils. I used too much white. Learned that lesson quick.
I think this looks fantastic!
Streaking time.
Streaking looking good
Test fitting spare tracks.
Time for dust and grime. I mix 50/50 the colors above and lightly spray them on lower hull.
I used pigments on the flat surfaces, then use White Thinner to start getting the dirty look. I got those bottles YEARS ago when Mig Jiminez still owned the company. Pigments last, especially if you don't build enough....guess I need to build more.
After whiping them off with a number of ear cleaning buds and make-up applicators.
Wheels on left side have pigments, and the ones on right side are clean....for now. You can see the difference.
