6thscale 101 - part 2

Next insert some tissue or cotton to bulge up side pockets.

SS did a great job to include elastic band build into trouser cuffs.Rather than letting it rest above boot,tuck it inside instead.

Use a tweezer to blouse or shape to your liking.

Moving on to glove,from time to time new collectors just ask how to put on gloves.The answer to that is simply be patient.First is to bend the thumb inward and close gaps in between fingers.

You can use talcum powder to slide in the glove a little better.

Once it's slotted,use tweezer or plastic card to push it onto fingers.Take your time.

SS did a commendable job on their clothed glove as it's a lot more easier to put on if to compare with HT or TS.

Due to overworked seamstress in SS factory,I got a defect glove that has no opening for thumb.Bummer!

Moving on to the most indispensable tool in 1/6th scale.Because of small delicate parts it's better to glue whatever attachments needed as it's less stressful during doing intense posing and also to prevent it from coming off after your figure decide to take a stage dive.Lastly to use it for any quick fix on breakage.

Next is some light weathering on pistol.What I have here is soft pastel,tamiya weathering kit,pencil and tamiya wet pastel.

The idea is to dry brush the surface to give it a "used" look.Concentrate on edges and grooves in between parts of the gun.

You can introduce some other color shade so it's not just white.

If dirty is not what you looking at,use a pencil to bring some shin on edges and corners.

For the drop-leg holster,start with darker shade.Dabble pastel over it and follows by brushing.Do it moderately and if something went wrong quickly wipe it off or use a lighter shade to cover it.

Basically work your way from dark to light.Dabble black pastel lightly over edges to give a slight paint rubbed effect.

I believe weathering is something akin to painting in real life,it's not so much of technique per say but kinda like achieving the right balance.So it's totally up to you how you want the weathering to be.

To be continued...