This technique has been mentioned by several users on this site but Martin was good enough to put it down to cyber-paper.
Creating Realistic Metal Finishes
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Jim
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QuickTip: Creating a Realistic Metal Finishes
Posted: Monday, November 11, 2002 - 04:10 PM UTC
ladymodelbuilder
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Posted: Monday, November 11, 2002 - 04:16 PM UTC
:-) Wow, Sounds really easy to do! I'll have to give it a try...
Thanks for the great tip...
Thanks for the great tip...
BroAbrams
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Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 12:23 AM UTC
I like using pencils to replicate the bare metal where paint has been worn off a sharp edge. I use burnt cienna pastel chalk rubbed around the edge to simulate older rust, then a lighter shade even closer to the edge to simulate new rust, and with discretion, I lightly rub the edge with a regular No 2 pencil. This does a good job of showing an area that recieves a lot of wear. Martin's technique works well to do larger areas of worn metal, like tread plate and floorboards. Pencils are good for showing scratches too, just use a really sharp point to put a scratch anywhere a hedge or branch might have dragged along the vehicle.
Rob
Rob
ArmouredSprue
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Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 01:46 AM UTC
Hi Jim!
Great tip, I used to use it from time to time, but itīs good to see it spread for all modelers.
Cheers
Great tip, I used to use it from time to time, but itīs good to see it spread for all modelers.
Cheers
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 04:34 AM UTC
Thanks to all. Cheers Jim for posting my article!!!
If you use this to good effect, perhaps you could share your views/results.
If you use this to good effect, perhaps you could share your views/results.
lifestyle
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Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 - 05:19 PM UTC
I think I might give this one a try thanks dessert fox
Branden
Branden
JPeiper
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Posted: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 10:23 AM UTC
This is one technique that I have used for years. Although, honestly, I smeared the graphite around with my fingers and never noticed anyfinger prints.
It is really very simple and the effect is quite excellent. I recommend it.
It is really very simple and the effect is quite excellent. I recommend it.