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[haserd2]

Quick progress update, trying to get a bunch of pieces done to finish the torso section off.

finished the lower chest plate section, and got it drybrushed for some basic scratched metal weathering.

Before:

After:

I still have to hit it with a black and brown wash but otherwise I think it came out great.
Also went ahead and hit my backplates and kidney plates. not going to have any time to work for the next week while I'm on vacation unfortunately.

 

[billeybob250]

Ooooo that's looking good so far. i like the texture.

 

[rwandacor]

Dude, how do you do this weathering! it is absolutely gorgeous, and I just can't get anything I am happy with!

 

[haserd2]

Dude, how do you do this weathering! it is absolutely gorgeous, and I just can't get anything I am happy with!

I do all my weathering with a cheap 80 cent brush, hit it with silver acrylic paint and drybrush it on till I'm happy with it. the paint comes off super easy with water if I'm not happy with it. maybe as i get closer to being done ill make a small tutorial to go along with it

 

[rwandacor]

I do all my weathering with a cheap 80 cent brush, hit it with silver acrylic paint and drybrush it on till I'm happy with it. the paint comes off super easy with water if I'm not happy with it. maybe as i get closer to being done ill make a small tutorial to go along with it

I was doing some experiments with dry brushing, and it appears that a bigger brush is better. Is this true or are you using a variety of brush sizes?

 

[haserd2]

I was doing some experiments with dry brushing, and it appears that a bigger brush is better. Is this true or are you using a variety of brush sizes?

I'm currently on vacation so I'm not home to get a better photo, but the tan brush in this photo is specifically what I've been using almost exclusively. I used the black brush once or twice on more harsh scratches. But I'd say 90% or so was done with the tan brush

 

[Zackurai]

That weathering is pretty sexy, whenever you get a chance, I would love a better picture of that silver paint

 

[haserd2]

That weathering is pretty sexy, whenever you get a chance, I would love a better picture of that silver paint

Like specifically the bottle?

 

[Zackurai]

Like specifically the bottle?

Aye, I couldn’t read what flavor it was

 

[haserd2]

Aye, I couldn’t read what flavor it was

I've been exclusively using this cheap 2 dollar bottle of acrylic silver. Here's a link to the exact bottle, Silver acrylic

 

[Brother Drim]

I've been exclusively using this cheap 2 dollar bottle of acrylic silver. Here's a link to the exact bottle, Silver acrylic

Heyo, I use the exact same paint for my light scratches/weathering/etc.... I personally just use a cheap chip brush for it most of the time.

 

[haserd2]

Heyo, I use the exact same paint for my light scratches/weathering/etc.... I personally just use a cheap chip brush for it most of the time.

I did the exact same thing for all my tiny chips and dings it really works well for drybrushing though. Adds a super subtle reflection to all the parts to add to the metallic effect. I'm still not sure how well it'll hold up after a clear coat so we'll have to see.

 

[Brother Drim]

I did the exact same thing for all my tiny chips and dings it really works well for drybrushing though. Adds a super subtle reflection to all the parts to add to the metallic effect. I'm still not sure how well it'll hold up after a clear coat so we'll have to see.

Yep did that exact thing on the first paint job of my Mkv. It looks so good and holds up well. Depending on what clear you use, it could dull out the shine though so be cautious.

 

[haserd2]

Yep did that exact thing on the first paint job of my Mkv. It looks so good and holds up well. Depending on what clear you use, it could dull out the shine though so be cautious.

If you have a specific clearcoat you'd recommend please link it, be greatly appreciated

 

[Zackurai]

I've been exclusively using this cheap 2 dollar bottle of acrylic silver. Here's a link to the exact bottle, Silver acrylic

Thank ya, I just like how bright that metallic is

 

[Zackurai]

If you have a specific clearcoat you'd recommend please link it, be greatly appreciated

I could probably help here, I use a matte varnish from krylon, does not chip and it flexes, stuff is dope

Amazon.com

 

[Brother Drim]

If you have a specific clearcoat you'd recommend please link it, be greatly appreciated

I would personally recommend doing your clear before you use metallics unless you are doing a gloss clear. Satin and matte clears affect how the light is reflected off the surface. This contradicts with how metallic paints work as the light can't reflect off the flake in the same way.