Predator armor painting in 1:32 scale

[Petedator]

Hi!
What is the best way to paint Pred. 1 armor to small scale figure?
I looked the Predator dvd bonuses and It looks like Predator´s armor is more of a weathered grey than metal color?
Perhaps grey color with some metal color mixed together?

-All tips and clues are welcome-

Pete R.

 

[pirkleations]

Sounds like you've got the right idea. Make sure and do a nice wash of black to get into the detail spots once you have the armor colors down.

~DangerDavey

 

[Wookiee Gunner]

Another trick is when you mixed the wash, but a small drop of dishwasher detergent in it. That will break up the surface tension and get it to flow better.

Depending on how many you are planning on painting, you might even look into the pre-mixed stuff:

www.thewarstore.com/kelsmagicsauce.html

www.thewarstore.com/wonderwashinks.html

 

[Petedator]

Thanks for the tips!
I decided to paint the armor with full metal paints ( looks better on small scale). I used Games Workshop´s Boltgun metal-color, after that I gave it a couple of layes thinned down chaos black paint. I would have used GW´s inks wich gives a glossy surface but I didn´t have them so ,I´ll have to use varnish ( semi matt / clear ? ) to give the armor some shine.

I have not introduced myself to this forum so when the predator is complete, I´ll introduce myself to all + i´ll post some pics of the finished model.

-greetings from Finland-

Pete R.