| Cacique Caribe | 14 Feb 2014 12:37 a.m. PST |
I imagine the future the same way I see the present, dirty for the most part. So, how can I duplicate in 15mm the dingy effect you see on the tile walls of this subway tunnel?
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TMP link |
| Mako11 | 14 Feb 2014 12:48 a.m. PST |
A yellow drybrush, or yellow-ish gray, depending on the lighting, to represent dust and wax that's a bit too old. |
| tkdguy | 14 Feb 2014 12:56 a.m. PST |
I've gotten that look with inks that are barely watered down, then wiped out some of it. |
| John Treadaway | 14 Feb 2014 3:11 a.m. PST |
Dirt Brown weathering spray from PSC link . Excellent product. I've used it lots of times along with the other weathering sprays they do and the brush on fluids for topical useage. I did all of the Captain Scarlet (Scarlet Thunder Game link ) vehicles and buildings using their products (albeit bought, originally, from a different manufacturer – but the same stuff):
Did a review of it in the Recce section of a recent MiniWargs as well on a Clockwork Goblin mech. Great product. John T |
| Gaz0045 | 14 Feb 2014 4:58 a.m. PST |
Those varnish dips from the Army Painter (?) supplier or a cheap alternative from the local DIY store in satin or matt ….paint on and sponge off for a similar effect…. John T- that has to be a US trailer park….not enough water for a Brit one! |
| John Treadaway | 14 Feb 2014 5:11 a.m. PST |
Gaz0045 – in the current situation, all terrain in the UK is underwater or close to being so. I don't know how long it's been raining for now but I saw animals in the high street lining up in pairs and it seemed ominous… I've used the dips and inks from Army Painter (and ink in Future) and they're all good and all have their place but for dirt, the PSC stuff is really hard to beat. John T |
| CAPTAIN BEEFHEART | 14 Feb 2014 5:45 a.m. PST |
Try to wipe downwards with the wash to give a 'drip' effect. Use a tissue with wash paint to dab on spots. Think of
miniature sponge painting. Use different shades and overlay them to break up any uniform patterns and colors. Grime first, then rust then black wash to snap out any details. You will know when it is right. It's also fun to do. |
| JezEger | 14 Feb 2014 7:00 a.m. PST |
For the walls, various brown and green washes then sponge off. The sponge packing in blister packs works best for me. Don't try to be careful, just slap it on and sponge off till it looks right to you. Use different patches o wash, not an overall drenching.
For rusty vehicles, pipes etc, use salt weathering. Lots of tutorials online. It has the double effect of showing rust, but also raised peeling paint around the rust. Very easy. Train modeling sites are your best resource. |
 etotheipi  | 14 Feb 2014 7:01 a.m. PST |
I second tdkguy … ink washes work very well. Do a couple of layers so you get some variation in the final effect. Also, running a darker (lightly or non-watered down) bead line down the corners where grime collects helps a lot. |
| Phil Hall | 14 Feb 2014 1:47 p.m. PST |
I've had success using the water from cleaning my brushes. It tend to turn a dirty gray and it is free. |
| Cacique Caribe | 15 Feb 2014 9:37 a.m. PST |
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