Canada
Joined: November 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 04:25 AM UTC
Hello to all,
I was just wondering what the best way to get the best dirt/dust/debris effect on the ground without it looking wet when dry? I did a test using a water/glue solution with some ash and dirt but it looks wet when the glue dries.
Any suggestions from all of you experts out there?
Thanks in advance
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: August 09, 2005
KitMaker: 375 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 04:36 AM UTC
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Hello to all,
I was just wondering what the best way to get the best dirt/dust/debris effect on the ground without it looking wet when dry? I did a test using a water/glue solution with some ash and dirt but it looks wet when the glue dries.
Any suggestions from all of you experts out there?
Thanks in advance
Not an expert, but I would use pigments or grind pastel chalk dusted onto a rough ground work so it adheres without need for glue.
Musicwerks
Canada
Joined: November 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 07:23 AM UTC
Thanks musicwerks, I will try that and see how it goes. I have some pastel chalk in my stash of goodies.
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 08:38 AM UTC
I use this stuff:
Spray it on-- brush it on--- dries MATT.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Canada
Joined: November 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 09:50 AM UTC
Goodday Grumpyoldman,
My wife has some Gel Medium in her art supplies but it says it is "Gloss". I will certainly test it out and see how that works. Thanks for the advice.
Friesland, Netherlands
Joined: December 13, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:09 PM UTC
You can try the MIG pigment fixer.
"Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?"
- Oddball-KH
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Grumpyoldman
Consigliere Florida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:55 PM UTC
Well, first off it's not Gel medium.
It's a solution that contains white glue, MATT medium, and soap to over come surface tension. All gloss medium will do is give you a glossier finish than plain white glue and water.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 10:49 AM UTC
When I have miscellaneous shiney spots from last minute touch-ups I just airbrush on some matt finish. Tamiya's clear matt and Future works best.
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: June 28, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 11:19 AM UTC
Im a total noob...working on my first project myself..But I did some tests and it gave me no shine. Just made a white glue/water solution, put it in a spray bottle, sprayed a thin layer over landscape or whatever you are doing, sprinkle dirt, mud etc (
Netherlands
Joined: July 27, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 03:05 AM UTC
simple hairspray works fine
