Druna Skass Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 OK I'm trying to get the shade of dark blue-grey that the Dominion is painted in Gundam SEED. It looks like I'm going to have to mix some paints. I've never dones this before so what can you guys tell me about mixing. Like do's and don'ts and what paints should I start with? Quote
Druna Skass Posted October 1, 2003 Author Posted October 1, 2003 The Dominion. Crap didn't attach... Quote
nemesis120 Posted October 1, 2003 Posted October 1, 2003 It's not that hard - just use your head. And I only use acrylics (don't need more poison around) so I don't know what to say if you're using oil based stuff. Just don't mix a ton at once. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 4, 2003 Posted October 4, 2003 I'd start with FS 35237. Medium dark blue-grey. Quote
007-vf1 Posted October 4, 2003 Posted October 4, 2003 Just a little common sense would help: *Always start with the lightest color on the mix as a base first; then add the darker color little at a time. *Keep it thinned properly acrylics and enamels will dry a bit as you go along the mixing...but don't over do it. *Think about the amount you are going to end up needing. If you start with a lot of base paint by the time you mix all of the colors to get the one you want, you might end up with twice as much ( some time more than need it). If you end up with extra paint make sure that you have a jar to save the rest just in case. * Make sure you have enough paint mixed for the task that is going to be used (this kind of contradict the prior statement but is better to be safe than sorry. After several mixed colors and brain storming ending up short of paint is always a drag). *The color you mix is not necesarily the one that will show once it dryes in the model; some times making it a bit darker or lighter has a better result. Specially if you are shading on panel lines. I am sure some stuff is skipping me right now. I just woke up and I have to go to work. anyone wants to fill in??? Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 4, 2003 Posted October 4, 2003 General rule: stuff dries darker, and with more intense color. Example: a medium blue-ish grey, when dry, will be a darker grey, with a stronger hint of blue in it, compared to what you see in the bottle. Quote
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