Postby rnb3 » Mon May 01, 2017 5:42 pm
UP148,
I wasn't paying attention today! What is it you are asking about?
I painted the seat in that critter with craft paint over grey spray primer. Color was a dark brown base. Than I used a Windex and gouache wash of 1st black and than brown. These washes can be wiped off with with a cosmetic sponge wet with Windex to remove color leaving some color in the crevices, or to thin out the overall wash (Bob Sobol showed me this!). I also use a light cream of very light brown craft paint to dry brush a highlight effect on the edges and to pull out detail texture. All of this is contingent on the surface of the part to have a rough finish. This won't work on smooth paint, so if needed, a shot of Dualcoat can add roughen up the surface. I also use Dualcoat to seal the final effect.
Of course, if you are overly worried about the brass market value of your model, you might need to do all this with a high dollar airbrush and use name brand model paints. I just used a couple cheap brushes and some $1 craft paints...
It has been my experience that craft paints work well when brushed over a textured base coat, hence the primer. Lighter colors may take two coats to cover. I have been using these paints a lot lately. They are super inexpensive and there are a ton of colors. Easy to find too, Wal-Mart carries some as do all of the traditional craft chain stores like Jo-Anns and Hobby Lobby. They are a little thicker than traditional model paints, so I'm careful when working on something with a lot of texture and surface detail. I do like how easily they are to use for dry brushing.
Rick Bacon
Another A&O Misfit
Windsor, CO
