Okay my search on here is not working again (has to be my end since I cant even find my posts) so i have not done it enough to commit to memory and rely to much on my computer to write it down.
if i am correct these are the steps?
paint model/primer coat or whatever you want to show through
wait 12 hours till dry
spray hairspray on effected area
wait 6 hours
lightly rub area with Q-tip to show paint underneath
Is this right or am i messing it up?
You pretty much got it, but don’t forget to spray the basecolor on top of the hairspray, which is the color you want to wipe away, revealing your color underneath.
Your basically spot on the only step your missing is a seal coat .
I thought you might like my attempt at a synopsis of a ref. I have on a Panzer grey Mark IV. Sorry if it’s still a bit long in the tooth. I didn’t want to leave out too much detail.
and markings have been applied and sealed using clear acrylic
*A couple of moderately heavy layers of hairspray are applied over the whole model
*A thin , patchy coat of ( well thinned) acrylic white paint is sprayed over the base grey color. ( the author states it can be left overnight but he likes to get straight to work on it. )
*Tools and materials used for the process: warm cup of water, wide flat brush for painting water onto
surface. Medium sized brush and finer brush that are cut down to resemble stubs ( used to remove
paint). A pin needle and sharp toothpick ( for small scratches and scraps)
*In order to start the the wearing process of white paint, apply water to small sections at a time.
*After a couple of minutes the water will soften the hairspray underneath the paint. Use a small cut
down brush to remove small areas of white.
*For small scratches and chips apply some more water and drag the needle lightly across the surface.
Avoid scratching the base coat in the process.
*Softer contrasts between the grey and white are achieved by lightly dry brushing grey with a flat brush.
Achieves a subtle worn down appearance
*A dilute wash of dark earth and small amount of burnt umber oil is applied liberally onto model. This
tones down harshness of the white .
*A dilute black wash is dotted around detail - the previous application of thinners help draw the wash
around it.
*Acrylic white is used to add fine highlights along edges of the scratches and paint chips.
*A dirty brown wash of light earth is applied on the horizontal surfaces for depth and grime.
*Use a black pencil to darken edges where white paint has worn away.
*To represent streaks and rust, use a small brush to add dots of burnt umber oil paint to a few areas
*Using a clean brush dipped in thinner drag down the oil paint to represent subtle rust streaks. Avoid
over doing.
The End [:)]
thanks guys now all we need is a sticky lol
You don’t need six hours for the hairspray to dry,waiting that long will make it difficult to remove the hairspray.The hairspray just needs to air dry.
Just a suggestion,it’s more expensive then hairspray,but take a look at the AK Chipping Fluids.They are designed for modeling,easy to use,and won’t make your model smell like a beauty parlor.I love the stuff,it works great.