Hacker Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 OK guys as you know the wheel wells and the gun bays on the Typhoon where aluminum which they are now painted. Now my question is how to highlight and weather these areas. l done it with painted wheel wells etc but this is my first with an aluminum finish. l know a black wash is in order but to highlight do l go with a dark colour say gunship grey or lighter?? Interested in what you have to say on this subject. hacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LSP_Jay L Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I wouldn't go with black as a wash personally, but if that is your bag go for it. Istay with Raw Umber or similar dark earthy tones, that will look more like grimy build up as opposed to a wash done on a model. I would do the wash, and worry about the highlights later and do them with either some very subtle drybrushing or weathering pigments. Use sandy tones, or white where you want highlights. Cheers mate, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I agree with Jay on this one I use raw umber and a hint of black to wash with. But dry brushing is a must or all the intricate detail is lost. Cheers Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunce Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I wouldn't go with black as a wash personally, but if that is your bag go for it. Istay with Raw Umber or similar dark earthy tones, that will look more like grimy build up as opposed to a wash done on a model. I would do the wash, and worry about the highlights later and do them with either some very subtle drybrushing or weathering pigments. Use sandy tones, or white where you want highlights. Cheers mate, Jay Where can one find Raw Umber for such detailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 You can go to any art supply store and buy a tube of raw umber oil paint a tube goes a long way, Just thin it with enamel thinner and use it as a wash. Cheers Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunce Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Cool!! Thanks Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 My only comment would be to use Turpenoid (which is a synthetic Turmpentine) which has little or no odor and is less harmful than enamel thinners on your paints, yet still thins the oils for a wash. I have used Turpenoid several times on enamels or acrylics and have had no problems - though I always allow enough time for the paints to cure properly before any washes. No sense tempting fate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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