Undercoating HOW TO DO IT

[kendog261]

I want to simulate under coating on my new 1/12th Camaro build but haven't figured out how to. Please see below photo of what I'm looking for any suggestions would be great

[martinfan5]

One way would to be to use a textured paint, just my guess

[kobuzz]

MOPAR performance textured valve cover paint

[Erik Smith]

Yeah - I have used Rustoleum "Textured" paint.

You can also spray from a distance so the paint dries more before hitting the model - easier with an airbrush, but possible with a can.

[Casey]

Spray your brownish-black color of choice through an airbrush with either too much air pressure, too far away, or with paint thicker than what you'd normally use. You want the paint to start drying before it hits the model, so it can't flow and level out. I think anything out of a spray can would end up looking too coarse, even on a 1/12 scale model.

[kendog261]

Okay I tried a few different ways per suggestions and this is the one I thought looks the best. I just need to decide if I'm leaving it as is or over coating it with black.

[Roncla]

I think that effect looks best too. Black would look monotonous in comparison.

[mnwildpunk]

Which process was that? Airbrush high pressure far away?

[kendog261]

I bought a bunch of different paints and tried the air brush trick but for 1/12 scale. The one in the photo is Rust-Oleum Multicolor Textured. The cans label has rich & elegant textured finish on it. item # 223525 Aged Iron. The lid looks almost black but the paint isn't even close to black.

Edited February 26, 2014 by kendog261