AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Rust streaks
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SGT_SHULTZ
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Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 07:19 PM UTC
Can someone please tell me how you get the rust streak effects on your tank hulls? Thanx in advance.
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Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 09:45 PM UTC
A fairly straightforward way, sarge, is to put a small touch of acrylic (burnt sienna's a good overall rust colour) along the bottom edge of the hatch (or whatever) where you want your streak to begin. Then, with a clean but damp brush, carefully pull the paint down the hull.
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Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 10:10 PM UTC
Chalk pastel of the appropriate color.
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Posted: Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 11:17 PM UTC
After applying a coat of future, I use MM leather paint.. Using a brush damp with thinner, drag the paint down untill you get the streak you want..
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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 03:22 AM UTC
Thanx for all the tips fellas!
I'm going with the pastels at the moment.
I might try the leather and burnt sienna trick next.
Once again, thanx!
I'm going with the pastels at the moment.
I might try the leather and burnt sienna trick next.
Once again, thanx!
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