Jantrix Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Cranky that's awesome. All the more reason I need to get a paint booth and get savvy with my air brush. What tools did you use distrssing the paint? I understand the water part. Was it just a stream of water on a localized spot and then a stiff toothbrush or something more agressive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runsw/scissors Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Chrome is easy to weather. Sprits it with dullcoat, black primer, and a little gray too . . . then after it all dries, you run a little wash over it . . . or you can dust it with the airbrush and sand-colored paint. Thanks man, you do some amazing work. All of us talentless hacks appreciate having someone share thier ideas and skills with us. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I beg to differ, buddy. There are lots of great builders out there . . . on this forum. Everyone builds their tastes and up to their skills. After all, the idea is to have fun and share the work. Thanks for the kind words though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Saw this and thought of you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 SWEET!!! This is exactly what I needed for my "abandoned-car-in-a-field" diorama. Great work! Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Question for Cranky.. Any tips on weathering fiberglass parts on cars? i.e. Endura front ends on late '60's Pontiacs.. I wonder how that Distressed paint would work on something like that......? Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks for the great weathering tips. I look forward to using them on my beater projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Quick question, this may sound dumb, but after shooting hairspray, do you clean your airbrush with water, or something else I would assume water, but I want to double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Cranky, you always make things look so easy, but I am going to try this on a little side project, Thanks for the "how to" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The paint can be thinned with water and the thinner you apply it the smaller the crackling . . . but the results are amazing . . .you be the judge . . . Now THAT looks realistic in scale. Nice work, Virgil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You can see in this picture that I used a bit of color modulation technique which is just a fancy term for using paint to highlight and shadow individual panels . . . for example, you spray a lighter color toward the center of a door panel, over the tops of the hoods and fenders, etc . . . I heard the term "color modulation technique " at a IPMS meeting. On the tank the color was olive drab and it was very subtle. Could you please elaborate a little on this technique for us mortals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenSpeedofGodsBlood Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here's a close up of the crackle . . . This is just beautiful. Reminds me of my grandfather and helping him out of the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Joker, color modulation is a way to paint a model to replicate light and shadow. Imagine the primered model sitting in the sun. Where would the light cast shadow and what would appear brighter? You also use it to add depth to flat panels. Prime dark, spray the base color just up to the edges, and sort of fog it over allowing the dark to just show through. Then lighten the base color and spray into the middle of the panel. This T34 is a good shot of the process on a turret. and the entire tank. Look at the different panels/hatches here. Notice the light and dark? This is after the final weathering. See the wheel hubs? They are lighter as well. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Bumping this topic to help someone out in the Q & A section...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks, TJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopdad Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Here's a close up of the crackle . . . Hey Cranky, how do you "attach" your dirt to the bed? Watered down white glue? j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 John, yes sir, that's it . . . more water than glue. Just enough for stuff to stick on there. Best, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooterville75 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Doc your work is just absolutely amazing. Anytime I get down and depressed because I'm not getting the results that Id like to obtain, I just go to your you tube channel, watch videos, see your work and realize that being able to build and produce work like you do is what I'm building to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Doc your work is just absolutely amazing. Anytime I get down and depressed because I'm not getting the results that Id like to obtain, I just go to your you tube channel, watch videos, see your work and realize that being able to build and produce work like you do is what I'm building to accomplish. DITTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daf57 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks so much for the tutorial, I've been wanting to try it and this explains it so well I'm going for it! Daf PS - looks fantastic - excellent work! Rust never sleeps ya know! Edited November 28, 2012 by Daf57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 This is just the thread I've been looking for!!!! Thanks, DC!!!! Your work is amazing!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 You make it look so easy. Picasso was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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