I searched in vain for the article in FSM on the water and salt technique. Can someone either direct me to the article or provide me some information on the subject? I recall we discussed it some time ago.
thanks
DJ

Is this It??

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/19515&page=1

DJ

I have that copy of Fine Scale PM me with an address and I'll send it to you.

Wolfsix

I would suggest that you don't use table salt. Get some kosher salt instead. The bigger crystals give a much better effect, and because they don't dissolve as easily they don't affect your paint.

DJ:
I too looked for the article in vain., but i did track this down for ya. Hopefully by using the date on the thread you can trace the FSM article you need.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/13702&page=1

Hope this helps and Good Luck
Paul

P.S A quick follow up the article you are looking for is in the July 2003 Issue With the Abrams on the cover. Page 62.
Good luck with the technique and post a pic or two so we can see your handy work.

Use course sea salt.

Technique is quite simple. Here is how it goes:

1. Paint model with a base color (this is the color you want to show where the top color is going to chip)
2. Wet the areas where you want to apply salt.
3. With a soft brush apply a little bit (or a lot, your choice) of salt onto previously wet areas
4. Let them dry thoroughly
5. Apply the top coat of paint to the model and let that dry.
6. With a stiff brush scrape off areas where salt was applied.
7. Done

I use medium size kosher salt. One thing I have noticed that once the salt and water dried it usually left a silver stain all around the area where water was applied. I guess this is normal when working with salt. A good wash (thinned paint wash that is) of your model usually takes care of this problem and everything blends in nicely.

I have applied this technique to Kubelwagen Type 82. If you are interested in taking a look, you can find it on my website under the workbench section.

My Friends--- I am once agin in debt to you. I will use this technique on the Taniya KV-1. Gray base coat with rust patches will be dampened prior to placing the salt on the model. I will let it dry for 24 hours then hit her with Russian Top Side Green. Pictures to follow.
thanks again
DJ

Looking forward to seeing your progress pics.