Multiple subject question...

Modeling Subjects Armor
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Hello all,

I originally posted this under the autos group, but you guys have been great about answering my armor questions, and I only got two responses from the other group.
Anybody got any suggestions?

Thanks,

Carlos

Greetings,

I started a RM 1980 Ford Bronco about 3 months ago, got a great teal(automotive paint) for the primary body color, and tan(Testors) two tone around the wheel wells, and when I went to gloss coat it with Tamiya gloss it acutally made the Testors paint buckle. I understand that the Tamiya lacquer is hotter than the Testors enamel, so that caused the buckling. But rather that just strip the whole thing down in engine degreaser, I figure I can hide the damage with some fender skirts and mud and dirt.

The question is, how do I simulate that?

Suggestions are appreciated!

2

This past months FSM had a good article on replicating dirt and mud - using real thick acrylic paint and real dirt.

3

One of the easiest ways is to glob on a bit of modeller’s putty mixed with an earth tone colour of paint, add a bit of hair to simulate grass stuck in the mud and then dust it all with pastel chalks.

4

Thanks guys!

I just picked up this the latest FSM and am going to apply the techniques once the final coat of clear (Testors this time!) gasses out.

Definetly dig the flicking on of the muck using a toothbrush! The article was worth the read!

Carlos