I mentioned in reply to Simon's KT topic that I'd booked in to a workshop by Mig Jimenez. It's a rare opportunity in UK to learn from one of the best of 1/35th scale modellers. Thought it might be of interest. Details are here:
http://www.scalemodellingnow.com/modelling-workshops
Regards
Stephen
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Re: Mig Jimenez Workshop
Thanks for posting.
Ive just signed up for this as it both good value and close to me.
Cheers
Tim
Ive just signed up for this as it both good value and close to me.
Cheers
Tim
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Hi Stephen, Many thanks for posting the info about this great event.
It was great to meet you today and i had a really fun and interesting day learning new tank weathering skills and techniques.
Mig was a fantastic and patient tutor for the day.
I have got a 1/16 Tamiya/Mato Sherman hybrid that is ready for decals and weathing. I now plan to give that the full Mig treatment.
Hope to see you again soon.
Tim
It was great to meet you today and i had a really fun and interesting day learning new tank weathering skills and techniques.
Mig was a fantastic and patient tutor for the day.
I have got a 1/16 Tamiya/Mato Sherman hybrid that is ready for decals and weathing. I now plan to give that the full Mig treatment.
Hope to see you again soon.
Tim
2008 Armortek Panther ausf.G (early) #0035
2012 Armortek Tiger 1e (Late) #001
2009 Armortek BefehlsPanzer 111 ausf.J #0011 (SOLD)
2010 Armortek A34 Comet #0031 (SOLD)
2012 Armortek Tiger 1e (Late) #001
2009 Armortek BefehlsPanzer 111 ausf.J #0011 (SOLD)
2010 Armortek A34 Comet #0031 (SOLD)
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A really enjoyable and useful day, thanks to Mig and to Geoff Coughlin (http://www.scalemodellingnow.com/) who organised it. Tim, great to meet you and chat.
Mig is a wonderful teacher and a very charming guy. He somehow kept going all day, combining very clear and quick demos and individual coaching, with a very sharp sense of humour. All the more impressive in his second language. I hadn't realised that this was his first workshop in England - I'd jump at the chance of a repeat as we only covered a small proportion of his repertoire. I'll post some pics of Mig's models in a second post but for now, some pics of the day and the IDF M48 A2C models we worked on.
Tim hard at work:
My M48:
I had a chance to talk to Mig about scaling up to one sixth and we've agreed to talk further. Meanwhile, here, for what they're worth, are my notes from the day.
Mig Jimenez: Weathering One Day Workshop
Overall, if you can see the technique, it's over-done. Try to blend the techniques into a coherent whole. Apply an acrylic basecoat, apply a satin varnish and weather with enamels. Gloss or matt varnish will adversely affect the way the weathering products perform.
Paints.
Tamiya is a lacquer. Only thin with lacquer thinner, not X20A. Can tolerate more intense coverage and thicker coats.
Acrylics require much thinner application, several layers. Not used for weathering, where enamels are much easier to use because they can be adjusted and removed.
Filters.
Unify camouflage. Add depth and relief to surfaces. Can also be used to change tones of base colours. Concentrate on larger surfaces. Don't flood the surface and don't scrub - apply in an even light layer.
Washes.
Give depth so must be concentrated in recesses. Apply after filters. Moist not damp brush. Hold brush so tip is pointing to darker area. Use makeup sponge to remove excess wash. Exaggerate the wash as it will be moderated with the dust stage.
Streaking.
Moisten surface with enamel thinners before application. Use a No 2 round brush to apply streaks. Make streaks vary in length and weight. Then blend with a flat brush. Dampen brush then absorb exess with tissue. Try to get lines straight.
Chipping.
Shape: irregular sharp edges not rounded blobs - like a map.
Sizes: irregular is vital - uniform sizes kill the effect
Distribution: not all over but concentrate in areas and no two areas the same. Try to create differences.
Use a No 1 or 0 fine brush to apply. May look too sharp, soften effect by combining with application of almost dry sponge. Use a card mask to define edges. Use the finer electrical sponges.
Oil Rendering.
Use to add volume, particularly on flat, homogenous surfaces by darkening shadows and recesses. Hold brush perpendicular to line of blend. Use both tip and belly of brush, which holds the thinner. Use a lightened colour to highlight raised areas where light hits surface. Subtle contrasts. Use this technique especially on models of one predominant colour, in order to create contrast.
Dust.
Application of pigments. Three ways of applying: Dry application, mix with thinner, mix with fixer. Avoid applying dust to surfaces, concentrate in recesses. A variation of thinner/fixer is Mig Natural Effects Fluid
More to follow.
Stephen
Mig is a wonderful teacher and a very charming guy. He somehow kept going all day, combining very clear and quick demos and individual coaching, with a very sharp sense of humour. All the more impressive in his second language. I hadn't realised that this was his first workshop in England - I'd jump at the chance of a repeat as we only covered a small proportion of his repertoire. I'll post some pics of Mig's models in a second post but for now, some pics of the day and the IDF M48 A2C models we worked on.
Tim hard at work:
My M48:
I had a chance to talk to Mig about scaling up to one sixth and we've agreed to talk further. Meanwhile, here, for what they're worth, are my notes from the day.
Mig Jimenez: Weathering One Day Workshop
Overall, if you can see the technique, it's over-done. Try to blend the techniques into a coherent whole. Apply an acrylic basecoat, apply a satin varnish and weather with enamels. Gloss or matt varnish will adversely affect the way the weathering products perform.
Paints.
Tamiya is a lacquer. Only thin with lacquer thinner, not X20A. Can tolerate more intense coverage and thicker coats.
Acrylics require much thinner application, several layers. Not used for weathering, where enamels are much easier to use because they can be adjusted and removed.
Filters.
Unify camouflage. Add depth and relief to surfaces. Can also be used to change tones of base colours. Concentrate on larger surfaces. Don't flood the surface and don't scrub - apply in an even light layer.
Washes.
Give depth so must be concentrated in recesses. Apply after filters. Moist not damp brush. Hold brush so tip is pointing to darker area. Use makeup sponge to remove excess wash. Exaggerate the wash as it will be moderated with the dust stage.
Streaking.
Moisten surface with enamel thinners before application. Use a No 2 round brush to apply streaks. Make streaks vary in length and weight. Then blend with a flat brush. Dampen brush then absorb exess with tissue. Try to get lines straight.
Chipping.
Shape: irregular sharp edges not rounded blobs - like a map.
Sizes: irregular is vital - uniform sizes kill the effect
Distribution: not all over but concentrate in areas and no two areas the same. Try to create differences.
Use a No 1 or 0 fine brush to apply. May look too sharp, soften effect by combining with application of almost dry sponge. Use a card mask to define edges. Use the finer electrical sponges.
Oil Rendering.
Use to add volume, particularly on flat, homogenous surfaces by darkening shadows and recesses. Hold brush perpendicular to line of blend. Use both tip and belly of brush, which holds the thinner. Use a lightened colour to highlight raised areas where light hits surface. Subtle contrasts. Use this technique especially on models of one predominant colour, in order to create contrast.
Dust.
Application of pigments. Three ways of applying: Dry application, mix with thinner, mix with fixer. Avoid applying dust to surfaces, concentrate in recesses. A variation of thinner/fixer is Mig Natural Effects Fluid
More to follow.
Stephen
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Re: Mig Jimenez Workshop
As promised, Mig's display models, a T34, a Beutepanzer Mk IV and the most exquisite BMP-1. The models each had a very different character - the Mk IV a bit tongue in cheek, the T34 dead sombre and darkly menacing but for me the Bump was the star. The level of detail and precision on what looked like a chaotic well weathered vehicle was quite outstanding. No apologies for all the photos, hope you enjoy.
All the best.
Stephen
All the best.
Stephen