I have been experimenting with chipping with acrylics. I have not been pleased with the results. Would enamel be easier to apply? I am applying over a light coat of future. It would seem to be easier to remove chips I am not satisfied with.
Thanks!
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Chipping - acrylic or enamel
B2Blain
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Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 - 06:24 AM UTC
Halbcl2
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Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 - 09:45 AM UTC
Acrylics are far (IMHO) better for chipping. But what is the problem you're experiencing?
Only some acrylics can be successfully chipped, the best being Tamiya. Some other acrylics such as Vallejo have a vinyl-like composition which results in the "chips" coming off as large sheets.
And if you apply any acrylic in too dense a coat or let it cure for too long, you will not be able to penetrate it with water = no chips!
Only some acrylics can be successfully chipped, the best being Tamiya. Some other acrylics such as Vallejo have a vinyl-like composition which results in the "chips" coming off as large sheets.
And if you apply any acrylic in too dense a coat or let it cure for too long, you will not be able to penetrate it with water = no chips!
B2Blain
Joined: February 26, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 06:05 AM UTC
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Acrylics are far (IMHO) better for chipping. But what is the problem you're experiencing?
Only some acrylics can be successfully chipped, the best being Tamiya. Some other acrylics such as Vallejo have a vinyl-like composition which results in the "chips" coming off as large sheets.
And if you apply any acrylic in too dense a coat or let it cure for too long, you will not be able to penetrate it with water = no chips!
I'm not using the hairspray technique. I am doing OIF vehicles so I'm trying to do some light chipping. I'm using a very fine brush - 0/0, I think. But its going on a little heavy. Maybe I need to dilute the paint more?
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 06:20 AM UTC
Depending on how dense you want the chipping to be, you can use a scrap of sponge to apply it.
TopSmith
Joined: August 09, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 04:04 PM UTC
Try a makeup sponge, go light on the paint
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