TheKido Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 So here's my first attempt at weathering. I run out of test pieces before I finished deciding which method to use so I will likely re weather the AB-plate, kidney plate, butt plate and plausibly the back plate as well. Any feedback on the weathering would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I think you've done a fine job at it! It looks very organic. You could lighten up some of the deep black spots a bit, but it's all just a personal preference. What did you use? Hard to tell, but you could weather the pauldron a touch and the back of your belt where your belt overlaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKido Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for input! I'm guessing your referring to the black spots on the kidney- and but plate mainly? And the belt will definitely get a layer of paint. As for the pauldron it looks way more dirty in real life so not sure it is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Looks good, I would knock back the darker " spots" as well. Again what teqniques did you use? Acrylic, oil based, or other ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKido Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I used acrylic paints with raw umber as the base coat and just a tiny bit of burnt umber by the cover strips. I applied it all with a fair share of water and dabbed it of and reapplied it all a few times. At least that's what I did with the bucket, arms and legs. The torso is done with more burnt umber and less water. I preferred the first method way more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantina Security Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Nice work. Try a scotch bright pad, it may knock back those really dark areas, and give you some nice texture. Oh, and show us the results too please...good luck brother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Agree, nice job on the weathering. Also agree, I would lighten up the dark spots a bit. My preference would be a total tone down, but that's just me. We can tell everyone you work in motor pool! In your off days. Lol the dirty trooper who keeps everything running! Ooh rahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Great job Adam. I agree with the lightening of the dark spots, but awesome job brotha. I especially like the low brow. See ya in the cantina soon.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKido Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for all the good words. I will clean the weathering some time next weekend and will show the results after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi Adam, The weathering generally looks great, really natural. I would lighten up any block patches, (Kidney and Butt and a little on the Back Plate but it is all a personal thing) and you would think you were experienced and accomplished never mind first time!!! Great Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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