This was the last step on these models and to be sure not to get any unwanted overspray, I masked off the rest of the mini with iwata masking tape. I don't like using overspray to get the glow effect on anything but the gun, because it begins to look even more unnatural.
What do you guys think of using an airbrush for glow effects?
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I use my airbrush for glow weffects all the time. I simply love the look of it. Adds so much more character and life to a mini.
Looks great, sadly most Tau guns don't have many surface areas for glow effects.
I do love the effect. Sadly I'm terrible with my airbrush so I haven't come close to mastering that technique.
Airbrush for glow effects is a good thing. There is no way to get that kind of gradation with acrylics using a brush...at least not that I know of. Now oils OTOH, but I doubt you want to wait weeks for the paint to finish drying :) Plus mixing Oils and Acrylics is generally a bad idea.
The glow looks a little washed out. Is that due to the lighting/camera flash, or is it still a WIP? If the latter, perhaps a bit more contrast between the weapon and the glow?
Oh, and just to mess with your head a bit, How about the OSL? And you could use overspray or a bounce spray technique to mud-splatter the legs, and... airbrushes open up so many possibilities, no?
There will come a point when you will need to start signing your work, if you keep this up ;)
May You and Yours have a Merry Christmas :)
Thanks G, merry x mas to you as well!!!
Lookin' good, Tim!
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