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My Way With Oils

Discussion in 'Oils' started by kagemusha, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. Wayneb A Fixture

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    Enjoying the SBS...Please continue....Too much mish mosh in between steps.
  2. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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  3. Wayneb A Fixture

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    Mark,
    So many remarks are taken the wrong way;apparently this was one.Believe me,I am following this thread with great interest and the remark was not directed to Ron..............Wayne
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  4. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    Wayneb, Appologies!.. Pulled the post!... the written word, is always open to interpretation! I am sure Ron will be pleased that you are following, as am I, it is very informative.(y)

    Mark
  5. Gellso A Fixture

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    This is outstanding Ron, It makes a huge difference someone actually showing a technique and leading by examples and demonstrations of their work other than someone just spouting forth "advice".
    I will definitely be trying some of this stuff and have already picked up loads from it.
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  6. Ron Tamburrini A Fixture

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    Got to agree with Gellso ,great SBS and does make a change from spouting forth advice .
    Don't stop Ron C

    Ron T
  7. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    Ron. The diamond pattern, on the bottom of your shield! was achieved how?... Free hand, or the use of a mask?. and stippling!... as free hand is my worst nightmare! especially with my hands!.

    Mark
  8. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Thanks Gells, your comments are much appreciated. It makes it all worthwhile that people can gain from this SBS. Please give it a go as I think you will enjoy the results. Any questions or tips, just ask.

    Regards

    Ron
  9. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Ron T, your support is very welcome mate.

    Ron
  10. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Mark the diamond pattern was freehand. Look at it for a minute and the layout becomes very logical to follow and, quite simple to achieve. You could use water colour pens/pencils if that would be easier for you to control.

    Ron
  11. kagemusha A Fixture

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    With head and shield 99% done I have now worked the cape, leather and metals on the torso.
    By using varying shades between the straps and chest piece I have tried to give the impression of different ages to the leather. With the 'Hub' on the chest I used a base of Vallejo Bronze and Oily Steel plus a hint of Gunmetal Blue. Oil shading was a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Burnt Umber. Buckles etc. were Steel, hi-lited with Silver plus a hint of Brass
    To achieve the finishes to both the leather and metals I have used only previously described techniques, so won't bore you by going into detail again. If anyone would like more details please let me know.

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  12. Mark S Guest

    Looking great, Ron...thanks.
  13. kagemusha A Fixture

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    In the pics above I think you can clearly see the sheen on the skin that comes from using this technique. The cloak has the merest hint of a sheen which will go completely in a couple of days. Vallejo metallics also respond very well with this technique.

    Ron
  14. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Hi Mark, really pleased you like him so far.

    Ron
  15. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    Ron,.. This just keeps getting better and better!..The leather effect is really good. Here is another question. Have you ever used soft, pencils such as 3-6B, on buckles etc, and the harder H pencils on finer bits.

    Mark
  16. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Yes I have played with pencils. Problem with graphite is it's longevity. Has to be sealed so goes dull, and not very light fast. A lot of AFV modellers use graphite to hi-lite small details on vehicles etc.

    Ron
  17. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    So!.. Would an artist's fixative!... for pencil drawing, have an effect! on paintwork??... ie!. the fixative, being pooled, then applied with a brush?.. would that work??

    Mark
  18. Helm A Fixture

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    This is an excellent SBS Ron much appreciated
  19. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Hi Mark, the one success I had with fixing it and, holding the gleam, was to use W&N Liquin. Only downside, you can see it is sealed. Put another way, it loses its metal sheen and looks 'false'.

    Ron
  20. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Your very welcome Helm and your support is very much appreciated. Should have final update to this SBS 2moro (Sunday).

    Regards

    Ron

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