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| Subject: | Re: What Color Pastels are Best for Weathering? |  |
| Date: | Feb 17, 2004 |
| From: | Chris | |
T. Moore wrote:
> What color pastels are best for weathering?
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> T. Moore
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A standard set of chalk pastels will have three or four shades of dark
yellow to brown which are good for dust and dirt (in a diorama setting,
these should be consistent with the ground color. For freestanding
models, a reasonable color will do, just don't put red clay or
loam-brown dust on a desert vehicle), including at least one reddish
brown which can help with rust.
There will also be white and black plus at least two shades of grey
(gray) which help with exhaust and powder residue. The greens can all be
used for weathering on Russian and German armor and mixed with the
yellows and browns as needed for US and British. Keep in mind that all
the chalk pastels can be mixed together to create other shades - I avoid
pure white or black, and pure bright yellow can look strange. I haven't
used the blues yet, but when I get around to doing my LVTs (thanks
again, Andrew!), I'm sure they'll come in handy for the blue-grey versions.
When overcoated with clear flat, you loose about 75% of the color
density of the chalk pastel. If you don't overcoat, you end up with
fingerprints in the dust if anyone (including you) handles the model
afterwards. Just keep this in mind so you won't be surprised.
CTew |
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