JUNKER PAINTING METHODS

[customcreator]

I have a good amount of "weathering" experience with the dioramas I build, but I am now about to tackle a robot project. I want to weather it as if it was sitting in a field after a battle. Just looking for some rust techniques, weathering, patina, etc.

[James W]

This topic is pretty wide open, but if you have weathering experience, it should be easy to translate.

The place I would suggest you start is pictures of abandoned cars. Also military dioramas will have a wealth of ideas.

Once you have some images you like, look at the base colors. I like to paint base colors using oil base paints. This makes a durable base to work on.

You can layer the base colors and sand through the top to expose contrasting colors. You can also layer 3 or 4 similar colors, painting different areas, to simulate faded paint.

Use rubber cement as a mask to leave irregular paint blotches from 'battle damage'

For rusty areas I use red oxide as a base, mask with rubber cement, then cover with color. After exposing the red ox, I dry brush some shades of rust following references.

Dark colored or black washes will give depth and highlight the parts that 'rub' in the fight. If they have been abandoned long, the most vulnerable spots will become solid rust from the elements.

I add texture to my rust paints(I use 5 or 6 shades from orange to brown) by mixing a little baking soda in the paint.

Use pastel chalks to soften and add subtle color shifts for more depth.

These are just some ideas to start. I never stop experimenting and rarely go long without craving a good rusty subject to work on.

Again, find references. They are your best freind.

Have Fun

Edited June 3, 2008 by James W

[customcreator]

I actually picked up the kit from RustAll. Just came in yesterday but from what I have seen, this stuff looks foolproof..

I can't wait to start it.