eye decals by archer?

[mick3272]

Thanks Ian. That's what Mark said, will have to look out for it, as Historex didn't have. Will get there in the end.
Mick

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Mick, try here,

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/brands/microscale/


Mark.

 

[samson]

Thanks for the tips should make my order soon I hope

 

[Babelfish]

Call me cynical but some of the supposedly "painted" eyes I have seen on here (and elsewhere) have been almost too good that there are times - especially on smaller scales - when I can't help thinking that they are not painted at all, but these decals. Either that or some photoshop jiggery-pokery.

Do-able by talented brushsmiths on busts or larger scale figures, sure. But perfect eyes (complete with catchlight) in 75mm or 54mm? Even with an optivisor no-one can see - let alone paint - detail that small.

- Steve

 

[mick3272]

Im sure the purists will shout unclean, heresy , etc etc, but they are a tool to be used like pigments,, weathering, snow / water effects and a shed load of other aids to the modeler. BUT if you do use them don't be ashamed to admit it. We all can't be good at everything .

Mick

 

[samson]

Me first I will definitely be using them

 

[kevininpdx]

I've never used them but I can imagine losing my sanity trying to apply them to a figure.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Kevin,.. like everything else! it's a case of practice. Yes! they can be fiddly and at times annoying. (Especially lower scale stuff). However, they are just another useful addition to the armoury of modelling.

Mark.

 

[samson]

I agree

 

[sippog]

Very useful thread. I bought a couple of sheets some time ago - including ones for animals (see pic) - but never used them much. This makes me want to reinvestigate. May get some MicroSol too

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Sippog, nice work! A 'Sol-Models', creation if I am correct. (The Guardian). Very effective use of these eyes in both characters.

Mark.