Author Topic: How do I add add laser reflection to the surface of a mech?  (Read 1891 times)

FedCom4Ever

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I'm using a few Armorcast laser effects and wanted to understand the best way to have the laser reflecting off the mech surface. I'm working with a Wasp LAM that I cut from the base and repositioned the  md. laser arm.

Pictures would help as well. Thank you.
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Re: How do I add add laser reflection to the surface of a mech?
« Reply #1 on: 21 February 2012, 21:05:21 »
It's pretty simple actually, take a color a shade or 2 lighter than what the laser is and 'feather' it a bit on the tip of the barrel and any cloe enough surface that would be reflective.

http://camospecs.com/Miniature.asp?ID=5683

Notice the flamer barrel and the tp surface of the leg. Hope that helps.

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Re: How do I add add laser reflection to the surface of a mech?
« Reply #2 on: 22 February 2012, 06:04:37 »
Alternatively you can build up the light reflections by applying thinned glazes of the laser color over the already painted surface.

It is important that you know where light would be reflected and where not. Also note that the reflections will never be as bright as the source.

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Re: How do I add add laser reflection to the surface of a mech?
« Reply #3 on: 22 February 2012, 14:07:16 »
Thank you Mastergunz and GunjiNoKanrei for the advice. This will help me out. Pictures will be up soon.
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Re: How do I add add laser reflection to the surface of a mech?
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2012, 15:17:05 »
Hey fedcom ever go to ancient wonders in tualatin???