Weathering NMF and Panel Lines

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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Hi Guys,

I just sprayed a Alclad II NMF on my HSG 1/48 P-47-D and it came out beautifully but it looks like new.

I want to give it that "used in battle " look but I’ve not tried it on NMF

Any suggestions on how you pro’s do it would be very helpfull.

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I mask with post it notes to get a really low tack masking material, then spray some panels with a thicker coat of aluminum. It gets duller, giving a weathered appearance. Let each coat of Alclad dry thoroughly before any weathering. I have used an airbrush on minimal flow with flat black to do exhaust streaks, and various washes for other affects, like oil and hydraulic fluid leaks.

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In addition to spraying different panels with slightly different shades or thicknesses, I’ve lightly sprayed a darker shade of aluminum along the panel lines and was happy with the result.

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Very good techniques guys. Ty for the response.

i just happened to have recently purchased some darker Alclad shades and will definately apply your suggestions.

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U use a slug wash over a semi-gloss coat throughout the model .Panel lines w/ thicker application.Then final seal w/testors flat.The flat coat can be polish lightly.Realistic weathered NMF.Also make room for your award for best finish ww2

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Pardon my ignorance Silver, but what is a slug wash ?

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Sorry for my spelling.I ment Sluge wash.

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I have also dry brushed over Alclad. Works okay but you have to be careful. Low flow airbrushing is safer but if you are good at dry brushing have a go at it.

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Sorry Silver but I wasn’t attacking your spelling…so what’s a Sludge wash then ?

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Here ya go:

http://www.swannysmodels.com/Weathering.html

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Thanks Tex, i was simply unfamiliar with the term

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You’re welcome! [B] I’m glad I could help.

Gary

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I do a combination of pre and post shading coupled with washes. Similar to Don’s technique i mask off panels at the priming stage and hit them with white, black and gray. I use Alclad, which sprays pretty thin. This gives the panels some variation and breaks the monotony. If the mood strikes I’ll also mask and paint panels in darker aluminums after the initial coat