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And Now for Some Color
Detail shots
A couple more shots for good measure
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If I thought any of the previous stages of this project were a pain in the ass due to my material choice... it was nothing compared to painting. I didn't realize how uneven the texture of the surface was until I put a prime coat on it. There's no documentation of that stage because it was UGLY!!!
I put a blue wash over the white prime coat and I was still worried I had ruined the thing by painting it. But after i got the gold in the grooves and the dark blue dry brushing complete the piece came out satisfactory.
So, I don't think I'd use the celuclay for another Tau structure. Getting everything smooth and uniform is just too darn hard. Foam is going to be my next attempt. But for starting with some cardboard circles, a spice container, and some coat hanger bits, I'm happy.
Thanks for reading!
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