|
|
Forums - Modelling / Painting |
The painting forum is for the discussion of techniques on the painting, decalling and weathering phases of AFV modelling and the tools and materials used. |
| Topics | 1432 |
| Messages | 7349 |
|
|
| Subject: | Weathering Mistake - Can it be recovered? |  |
| Date: | Jul 24, 2004 |
| From: | brent sword | |
Recently i received from my parents a number of my early models. These models had no weathering of any time and only basic painting but were generally well made so i decided to do some basic weathering and add them to my collection.
My current approach given my lack of equipment and time is to paint with enamal paints (with some acrylic). Then for weathering my basic approach is to spray with Gunze Sanjo clear gloss followed by a black wash (all over but a bit more on the tracks)- revell black in either turps or on this occasion i used humbroll thinner. Then i finsih off with a clear matt finish. This simple procedure whilst not elaborate does help dull the paint down and merge the colours a bit and weather the tanks. I may then if i feel like it finish this off with pastel chalk dusting on some parts.
My earlier models i was doing were painted in Tamiya acrylic paints only.
All went after the black wash the vehicles looked much improved. After the clear matt finish however the vehicles all developed a white frosted look. It is very evident on the green surfaces in particular. I seem to be able to scrap it off in little areas but however this is not a solution for the entire models.
As it stands its not to strong an effect and i can live with it but i would prefer to remove it (the russian T34 actually looks much better with the effect). I,m not sure if its a reaction between the paint thinner and the matt clear or the acrylic paints which i expected would have been covered by the clear gloss. I certainly did not leave enough time between the black wash and the clear matt finish.
Does anybody have any idea's on what i can do. I have 5 effected models i can experiment upon. |
| |
|
|
|
