06 November 2015

Hammerstein - Painting: Lacquers

IT. . . HAS. . . BEGUN!!!!!!!

This evening, I have applied the basecoat of lacquers up to Hammerstein's "knees" using G-S Mr. Metal Stainless Steel.  So far so good. . . This will be my "test canvas" throughout upon which to assay the variegated metallic effects I hope to achieve. IF I am not entirely successful, this is the area that will be subjected to the greatest weathering, so no harm.

I will buff-out the tracks shortly, but the lower legs will be allowed to cure as applied. 

NEXT: Dark Iron and Iron mottling. . .

UPDATE 07.11.15. . . Basecoating is complete save for the arms. Mottling on the legs is done! HINT: Mottling should be done over/in 2-3 sessions (read: layers), allowing-to-dry and buffing between layers.

UPDATE 08.11.15. . . Basecoating and mottling are done! Spot highlighting with lacquers is underway!!

When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

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