weathering?
- Thread starter Wes R
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monkeyracing
New Member
Hi, looks like I might be able to help. Are you just looking to dirty it up a bit, or are you looking to beat it up?
The first thing I'll suggest is testing these ideas out on something you don't care about too much.
If you just want to add dirt, think about where the dirt would tend to gather. Make a wash (some black paint that's been really thinned out) and apply it to the piece. Before it has a chance to dry, wipe it down with a cloth, but not too well. This should leave some filth in the corners and gaps. You may also notice that dirt sometimes gathers immediately beside heavily used areas. You can use the wash technique there as well (grip, trigger) but use your hand as the tool/template.
If you create any dings or scratches, the same wash will work to darken those as well.
As for powder deposits/burns, it would be better for someone else to answer. I've got ideas, but they might be...destructive. I've done similar things that have involved real black powder to create an effect, but I don't think it wise to dispense that sort of advice.
The first thing I'll suggest is testing these ideas out on something you don't care about too much.
If you just want to add dirt, think about where the dirt would tend to gather. Make a wash (some black paint that's been really thinned out) and apply it to the piece. Before it has a chance to dry, wipe it down with a cloth, but not too well. This should leave some filth in the corners and gaps. You may also notice that dirt sometimes gathers immediately beside heavily used areas. You can use the wash technique there as well (grip, trigger) but use your hand as the tool/template.
If you create any dings or scratches, the same wash will work to darken those as well.
As for powder deposits/burns, it would be better for someone else to answer. I've got ideas, but they might be...destructive. I've done similar things that have involved real black powder to create an effect, but I don't think it wise to dispense that sort of advice.
division 6
Master Member
Pastels or air brushing will work for the powder deposits.
Instead of a black wash a dark brown would work better not only for contrast but a bit more realism.
One thing I have used in the past is a dark leather dye brushed on then use a damp cloth to wipe off the access.
For bluing, blue ink brushed on the wiped down works well.
For a slight metallic look to parts spray a metallic paint on a piece of scrap, once dry rub with a piece of cloth then hub it onto the areas of the gun you want metallic.
For bakelite on my MG-34 I used black primer then buffed to a semi gloss then mixed transparent orange and brown ink on a towel and applied onto it, then buffed some more.
Another neat trick is painting some of the smaller parts with a different finish or paint scheme like it was a replacement from another weapon
Dry brushing silver or gunmetal paint on the raised details and edges can give it a more worn look if done in moderation, some modelers use a silver Prismacolor pencil or even a regular graphite pencil will work.
There are a lot of really useful weathering and detailing ideas on model forums especially in the armor and aircraft sections.
Instead of a black wash a dark brown would work better not only for contrast but a bit more realism.
One thing I have used in the past is a dark leather dye brushed on then use a damp cloth to wipe off the access.
For bluing, blue ink brushed on the wiped down works well.
For a slight metallic look to parts spray a metallic paint on a piece of scrap, once dry rub with a piece of cloth then hub it onto the areas of the gun you want metallic.
For bakelite on my MG-34 I used black primer then buffed to a semi gloss then mixed transparent orange and brown ink on a towel and applied onto it, then buffed some more.
Another neat trick is painting some of the smaller parts with a different finish or paint scheme like it was a replacement from another weapon
Dry brushing silver or gunmetal paint on the raised details and edges can give it a more worn look if done in moderation, some modelers use a silver Prismacolor pencil or even a regular graphite pencil will work.
There are a lot of really useful weathering and detailing ideas on model forums especially in the armor and aircraft sections.
division 6
Master Member
If you haven't painted it yet I would lay down the silver first let it cure at least a week then add the green and other colors then hit the edges with some steel wool to wear down to the silver.
For chips use liquid latex or rubber cement where you want the chips before laying down the green than once dry scratch off the latex/cement then lightly go over it with the steel wool.
For chips use liquid latex or rubber cement where you want the chips before laying down the green than once dry scratch off the latex/cement then lightly go over it with the steel wool.
Amadscientist
Active Member
Sometimes just getting a little artsy with spray paint can achieve the same look.
One way or another your looking at a repaint or add to any way. The last project I had, was weathering some guns and tools. The peices were already built and had a base coat applied.
I took flat black spray paint and hit all the nooks and cranies then hit the edges with silver. After that dried I sprayed the guns sideways with the a flat grey. Not directly on and very lightly a little at a time. Then, while that's still wet took a crumpled piece of paper over the edges where the silver was and it looked like the spots where the paint had weathered of to metal.
Mind you I was there for one night and was trying to accomplish as much as possible so we were working very quickly and this was a very low budget Campy Sci fi horror flick I was donating time to, but the effect was pretty good.
One way or another your looking at a repaint or add to any way. The last project I had, was weathering some guns and tools. The peices were already built and had a base coat applied.
I took flat black spray paint and hit all the nooks and cranies then hit the edges with silver. After that dried I sprayed the guns sideways with the a flat grey. Not directly on and very lightly a little at a time. Then, while that's still wet took a crumpled piece of paper over the edges where the silver was and it looked like the spots where the paint had weathered of to metal.
Mind you I was there for one night and was trying to accomplish as much as possible so we were working very quickly and this was a very low budget Campy Sci fi horror flick I was donating time to, but the effect was pretty good.
