Greetings all. I would just like to say hello. I’ve been modeling for the past 18 years or so…sometimes well…other times with disasterous and humiliating results. 
I’m looking forward to learning as mch as i can from all of you.
Now for the real question. I feel i can paint well, I have the chipped paint method down to a science, I can weather a vehicle pretty good…i just need some really good techniques for rusting my armor. Any comments welcomed. Thanks guys/gals.
[#welcome] Well Sir, your in the best place for learning from others. THe Guys here are very helpful and very unselfish with their time.
Again Welcome to the community.
Terry.
[#welcome]! now tell me all you know oh great chipping master!! I’m terrible at that technique.
For rust, I use layers of a burnt sienna oil wash, with more paint in realtion to the thinner in the wash.
Welcome to the forums, feel free to put your feet up and stay awhile!
Welcome camo junkie. There are lots of very knowledgeable and people here so don’t be afraid to ask questions.
As for rust, I’ve tried several methods. I’ve used the Rust-All products with some success. I’ve tried making my own rust solution by letting steel wool rust in water and appying that. Probably the best method I have tried is scraping actual rust from steel, crushing it into a fine powder and then mixing it with mineral spirits or alcohol, depending on the base coat. You can get different colors by using rust from different types of steel.
Thanks for the welcome guys. i’m by far NO means a master and would never consider myself as such. The guys here produce better stuff than myself. As far as my process, I cut a piece of .100 (or smaller) rod about an inch long. I bevel one side of it (similiar to a fountain pen) put it in my pin vise with about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch exposed. Dip into the paint (i prefer gunmetal),have a clean rag next to you. Gently dip the edge into the rag. Not so hard it removes the paint but rather (takes the blob) away. You dont want ALOT of paint on it. Then gently draw, slide, or whatever other motion you want to use to paint across weld seams and any other edge you want to “chip”. What i like about this is i have total control over it like a pencil and with slow, careful motions you can achieve really good results. Also when the paint is “gone” from the rod and you need to redip it to do more…i like to take the edge and make scrapes across the paint…its a handy all in on tool that creates small chips to large “been through hell and back” chips. Hope that helps. Now point me in the direction of the guy who knows good rusting techniques. [:D]
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welcome and show us some pics of your build!
Welcome to the jungle
We got fun ‘n’ games
Know post pics of your stuff and bring us to our n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n, knees.
[#welcome] to the forums, camo junkie!!! Can’t wait to see some pics of your builds![:)]
Welcome to the Dark Side, always room for another friend. [:)]
Welcome aboard C J hope you stay. The only advice I can give is keep your rust on the periphary of places that see constant wear, ie the teeth of drive sprockets. From bright orange to dark brown, apply in washes or full strength dry brushing. A good place to look is around construction sights, preferably when they’re on a break. Dozers and cranes will exhibit simalar rusting patterns.
[#welcome]…Once you emplace here, it gets comfortable. Looking forward to seeing your work.
Rounds Complete!!
