Seth - Airbrush Neophyte

[Seth Longmire]

I wish I bought an Airbrush years ago, I love this thing so much.  I'm still getting the hang of it, but so far, I'm satisfied with my progress.  Lesson 1) Less is more when layering. Lesson 2) Not all airbrush paints are Monster Kolor.  Yikes.  Tried some cheap stuff last night that went on like Elmers Glue.

This was my first full airbrush project.  A Transformers Legends-size The Fallen.  I hated the movie, but like the character from a pure design perspective.  Looks Wayne Barlow-ey, and reminds me of the old Gobots monsters:

 

 

And he still transforms!

Looked like this originally.

 

Washed with rubbing alcohol, primed with MK black, then layers of MK silver, blue, and micrometallic blue that was my Neo-Hawaii runner up prize.  Matt, is it the same blue that's in the Micro metallic kit?  After the clear coat, I did some details with Reaper Pro paint copper, and a brush. They're kinda weak.  But for a first timer, in one evening?  Pretty happy with it.

More pictures in my Picasa folder.

I've been busy, waiting for the clear to cure on these:

 
All feedback welcome!

[Dead Presidents]

Seth, You should try some resin casting! I will promote the launch of your new store.

Seth Longmire said:

Hi Matt!  Glad to hear your over the fever!  That sounds awful.  The new resin line is making me want to try home casting, but I know I shouldn't over-reach.

I did manage to put a store together, and put the Micro-Negora, and one Grody up for sale.  I have no idea if it's working correctly, no takers yet:

http://orbitdyne.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

All Monster Kolor, All the time!

[Seth Longmire]

Thanks so much Matt!  It's a sellout in the store! :-D

[Dead Presidents]

Congrats Seth,well deserved!

Seth Longmire said:

Thanks so much Matt!  It's a sellout in the store! :-D

[Seth Longmire]

Sorry I haven't been around here much either.  I've been dealing with stuff at the day job (soon to end!), and building a new workshop in the back yard for my studio!  Which means I've barely got any painting done.

Two of Mark's recent figures, Poodra, and the new sculpt of Mecha Nekoron

Poodra is for sale, and I'd be really grateful if anyone purchased him.

http://orbitdyne.blogspot.com/2013/05/painting-journal-max-toy-pood...

[Dead Presidents]

 I've been wondering what you've been up to Seth. Love the two latest you've painted up.

New Workshop ? Post some pics when you can