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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Went overboard with paint chipping
xplan303ex
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Washington, United States
Joined: March 07, 2006
KitMaker: 94 posts
Armorama: 65 posts
Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 05:50 AM UTC
Hi all,
As I try to finish my first armor ever, I read a lot about weathering techniques. One really interesting one is to use a 2B pencil to simulate worn paint chippings. I tried it but went a bit overboard with it, is there any way I can erase some of the marks? Or should I just be more careful when I build my next model?

TIA,
F
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MODELGEEK
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Budapest, Hungary
Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 06:07 AM UTC
Can't you rub it down with your finger? I tried using pencil, and had to redo it several times, as I was always rubbing off instead just smearing it.
boovoola
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Missouri, United States
Joined: December 09, 2003
KitMaker: 79 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 07:09 AM UTC
x,
I'd clean it and repaint it, just like the 1:1 guys.
'less you're wanting a brand new finish.
Probably look authentic, worn and touched up.
Don
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