So, I can't really remember the last time I posted anything new or when I last finished a paint job, for that matter. We've been going through the home remodel from Hell and my will to paint has been sorely sapped. However, I really felt like I needed to do something positive for myself. Thus, I decided to paint up the replacement models I bought for Colossus, Indefatigable and Unicorn over the last few days. I've already done them in WSF, but I've been slowly replacing my WSF models with FUD now that the price of FUD has lowered. I really feel so much better about working with FUD and feel like it's so much better/easier to paint. It is more brittle, however, as you'll see below.
Well, let's see how my new Postimage account works (hmm, it seems my pics of Unicorn are a bit blurry...will look to re-take).
Colossus (Camo design found on the Internet): Sadly, my fat thumb broke off the crane that should be behind the island...
Indefatigable (Camo design found on the Internet):
Very nice. Love the camo. I'm hoping to get to some UK stuff done eventually. What was your method for prepping for FUD?
I wash them with liquid dish soap first using a soft toothbrush. Rinse and let dry. Then, I use an ultrasonic jewelry scrubber filled with rubbing alcohol to help make sure all of the wax has been removed.
With FUD, the sides of the hull are always striated/rough for some reason. I don't worry about that since it's still smoother than WSF, although I think it bugs some people.
I use Army Painter Uniform Grey for my primer. It's a bit darker than I'd like, but it's so smooth and with a couple of series of lighter grey dry brushes, I can usually control the color well.
Hope that helps! Can't wait to see more of your work!
"Ultrasonic Jewelry Scrubber" that's hard core! I see they aren't extremely expensive. How long does the mini stay in? and can you do more than one at a time?
Thanks
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"Ultrasonic Jewelry Scrubber" that's hard core! I see they aren't extremely expensive. How long does the mini stay in? and can you do more than one at a time?
Thanks
Yeah, I think I got one from Amazon for less than $30 after tax. Mine comes with a tray and it can fit all but the longest ship (for longer ones, I remove the tray and just lay the ship on the bottom). The shape is oblong, though, so it won't fit many super long ships at once. For anything, say, Baltimore class or shorter, it'll hold about 4-5 and then still fit about 4-6 destroyers, for example. So, yes, I can usually do an entire order from Shapeways in one or two cycles of the cleaner. Mine defaults to 180 seconds (3 mins) and I wouldn't recommend anything longer than that. The alcohol warms up during the cycle. Running it once or twice won't melt anything, but I usually let the alcohol cool off between runs. Or, if some of my ships are warped, I'll run them in the 2nd batch right after the first and they'll be pliable and I can strap them down to one of Reacher's bases to help it flatten out...I haven't run a 3rd cycle in succession, but I worry it would get too hot.
Very nicely done camouflage. The Ultrasonic cleaner is a great idea. I have never been able to get FUD completely clear of the wax even after multiple soakings in warm soapy water and rubbing alcohol.
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