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Smilin' Jake Dresden
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Need help painting weapons
Started this discussion. Last reply by CPT Edward Leviticus Feb 12. 36 Replies 1 Like
I've been trying to paint some of my gun props, and I'm having a helluva time finding a color for the "metal" parts that I like. I'm trying to go for an antiqued metal look, kind of like the image…Continue
Chainmail Dress
Started this discussion. Last reply by Captain Feb 27, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I was asked by a friend to find her a dress made of chainmail, but I have no idea where to find such a thing. Any ideas?Continue
Good steampunk books?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cpt. Jack de Corbet Oct 9, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I've just finished reading A Dance With Dragons in the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. So now, while I wait another 5 or 7 years for the next book, I need something to read. …Continue
Do you know this photo?
Started Sep 10, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Earlier this eveing I was looking in vain for a particular picture on this site to prove a point which I can no longer remember to a friend who has since gone home. While I no longer need the photo…Continue
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D. Fraser Mathieson replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"HI Jake,
One thing that I have to say about your project is that it is coming along very well but the down side is that it is looking too good, or should I say too real. I would suggest adding stuff like small gages, gears and worm screws,…"
Daniel B. Wesson replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"if you want it to look antique, try getting flat black, and dry-brush it very slightly, should give it that little extra"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"That is an exultant idea !"
CoastConFan replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Quite nice, but keep in mind given the present political climate, you might want to have a attachable red tip when hauling that to conventions and out in public. It just wouldn't do to have a complaints by jittery people, so safety first."
Smilin' Jake Dresden replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Here's the finished product"
Smilin' Jake Dresden replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"It looks like a good start. Granted both of these things are currently outside of my ability, but I would work on aging it a bit and adding some texture. Right now it looks very clearly spray painted. I'm actually having a…"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Ok apparently I'm not smart enough to load pic in to the discussion directly I apologize for this please everyone make the extra effort to go to my page and look at the photos of the guns and leave feedback good and bad learn from all thanks…"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Lets try again need feed back good and bad"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Looks good off to a fine start"
Smilin' Jake Dresden replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Still not done yet, but here's a progress picture. Any feedback/comments are welcome"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"The kids and I's first attempt is up feed back and tips are welcome"
Gilbert Lee replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Ok we have bought paint and brushes and are going to use this as an art project for our school ( we home school) then we saw a lot if videos and they mostly spray painted them is that better"
Dr Lazzurus replied to Smilin' Jake Dresden's discussion Need help painting weapons"Basics of drybrushing.Apply liberal amounts of paint to your chosen brush (needs to be relatively stiff)Wipe of most of the paint and test it on some paper towel, needs to leave a light dusting on the paper.Apply to the object until you have the…"
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- At 5:54am on April 20, 2011,
Charlie Walker said… - Found you Cap'n!
- At 7:23pm on April 8, 2011,
Aloysius Fox said… Huzzah! Welcome to the Empire!
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