Martin Wilson of the UK has sent in an interesting tip on simulating chipped paint.

READ IT HERE

As usual if you have comments, questions, or feedback about this technique please leave it here.

Thanks Martin!

Cheers,
Jim

A very interesting technique. I've been using the basic "silver pencil" for that effect, but I can see where this would take the realism up quite a bit. I haven't heard of this technique before, so I thank you very much for sharing it Martin.

Mike

Sounds different maybe worth a try.

Thanks for posting this Jim. Hope you all get some joy from it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Try it, it really works well. P.s. This is my first attempt at writing on the internet.

Martian, Modelers, Snafu here...

I've seen this method used by some of the local modelers and it is very effective. Nothing replicates chipped paint like chipped paint. Not to be a stick in the mud, but some photos of the process would have been nice. It might have helped some of readers unfamiliar with the effect. Incidentally, I believe FUTURE is marketed in the U.S.A. and its called KLEER abroad.

Remember: Chipping is fun,

Private Snafu

Thanx snafu,
it is still FUTURE in the UK, you are probably right it is more than likely the same in the US, considering our closeness on many issues.
Brothers in arms.
KLEER I believe is europe then?
Martin