My helmet
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Redsleighdown
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dude, lookin sweet. congrats on a great helmet.
Frizzlefry
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Looks awesome dude. But I can't comment on the weathering. I'm not a big fan of it (not yours, the process).
WanderingRon1n
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sweet Helmet Alk. i like it alot.
Sean Bradley
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Looks nice Alkaline.
As fer your damage/weathering, I would agree with link, do a blackwash with watered down acrylic paint, or consider some airbrushing.
Also remember the weathering tutorial that Adam has on the front page of this site.
I guess what this all adds up to is that it looks a little too clean. Just dirty it up a bit.
As fer your damage/weathering, I would agree with link, do a blackwash with watered down acrylic paint, or consider some airbrushing.
Also remember the weathering tutorial that Adam has on the front page of this site.
I guess what this all adds up to is that it looks a little too clean. Just dirty it up a bit.
Frizzlefry
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I mean this question without insult, but what's the big rave about weathering? Master Chiefs armor is never weathered in the game. And the majority of the time you have shields, so weathering doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me.
Sean Bradley
Sr Member
Eh, I guess it gives it that 'authentic' look.
MC's armor is battle damaged, and I think alot of the texture mapping gives the impression of that lived-in look.
It's personal preference I guess. I know many people who just can't bear to alter their armor from the pristine paintjob....Spartan Armor looks nice brand new too!
MC's armor is battle damaged, and I think alot of the texture mapping gives the impression of that lived-in look.
It's personal preference I guess. I know many people who just can't bear to alter their armor from the pristine paintjob....Spartan Armor looks nice brand new too!
Frizzlefry
Active Member
Yeah, I must be one of those people. ;-)
That is a fine helmet. :shock:
Other than what's already been said, you can "dust" parts of the finished peice with some distance spraypainting for more of that earthy look on top of general weathering (some silver paint in the right places and black acrylic wash is the best). A good color of brown will make it look like you've been fighting on more than a space station.
Other than what's already been said, you can "dust" parts of the finished peice with some distance spraypainting for more of that earthy look on top of general weathering (some silver paint in the right places and black acrylic wash is the best). A good color of brown will make it look like you've been fighting on more than a space station.
Frizzlefry
Active Member
Maybe it's just that most of the weathered ones seem "over weathered" to me.
Sean Bradley
Sr Member
I think theres a distinction to be made between weathering and battle damage.
Weathering is the effects of environment on the armor. This would be dirt, grime, mud, subtle abrasion.. etc. The 'lived in' look.
Battle damage is the effects of battle on armor. This would be scuffing, scrapes, dents, bullet holes, and possible scorch marks. The 'I got attacked, and heres the evidence' look
I know theres a fine line between the two, but I think what Frizzle is saying here is that although there is obvious battle damage, the MC's armor looks relatively clean. My interpretation of those gray spots is that those are areas where the paint was worn away by use in battle.
Hope that solves some of the debate.
Looking good Alkaline.
Weathering is the effects of environment on the armor. This would be dirt, grime, mud, subtle abrasion.. etc. The 'lived in' look.
Battle damage is the effects of battle on armor. This would be scuffing, scrapes, dents, bullet holes, and possible scorch marks. The 'I got attacked, and heres the evidence' look
I know theres a fine line between the two, but I think what Frizzle is saying here is that although there is obvious battle damage, the MC's armor looks relatively clean. My interpretation of those gray spots is that those are areas where the paint was worn away by use in battle.
Hope that solves some of the debate.
Looking good Alkaline.
Frizzlefry
Active Member
:agree: Still looks great though. :rock:
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