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Post by Ocelot on Jan 8, 2005 11:43:47 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I’m new to this forum (and to Gundam modeling in general). I heard/read that you can apply charcoal to Gundam models to create cool weathering effects and make the models look less “plasticky.” I know some of the steps you should take to do this, but not all of them.
1) Grind up some charcoal into a fine powder 2) Using a dry brush gently brush the charcoal unto the model 3) Use a tissue to wipe away any excess
That’s all I know…but I also heard that you have to somehow “seal” the charcoal onto the model. I don’t know what materials to use to do this sealing (i.e. what paints and what brushes) and I have no clue what technique to use. Also isn’t there a sealant you can buy that, after it’s put on, makes the model less glossy. I just hate having my models look so plasticky. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. TEXT
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Jan 8, 2005 13:04:17 GMT -5
Welcome ;D
Some that I have seen uses dull coat, it helps seal and it is not glossy at all.
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Post by Amuro on Jan 8, 2005 17:08:17 GMT -5
Welcome to this forum!
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Post by heavyarmscustom on Jan 11, 2005 0:49:29 GMT -5
hey there welcome to the forum
as for your charcoal question
I use artist chalk. you can scrape it off with the back of an Xacto blade and apply it by brush of use some water and make a sludge for the real grimy areas.
But I use a lot of washes on my kits. the best dulling agent I have found is two to three drops of black tempura and drop of Citadel Black ink and Half and air brush bottle of water(hard water preferred)
As it dries the tempura will chalk up in the corners and the ink will out line it well. do not use alcohol as it leaves a ring of ink not a blend.
paint on thin for large flat panted surfaces and it brings out the detail in the paint(do not over paint the wash as it will obscure the detail or look like a wash) one or two coats is good.
blast with a Matte medium from an airbrush and seal.
that's about it
Oh yea remember this will work on flat acrylic paint not gloss enamels or lacquers. whole new set of rules on that one.
My two cents
clifton
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