lord stitches Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 hey all, first allow me to introduce myself. my name is eric. (tb-7601) i am a member of the ohio garrison. i have been a member of the 501st. for a whopping 2 months now. i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on how to properly add some "dirt" to my scout armor? i have been reading your forums and i have not been able to piece together the actual process you guys use to get that "crusty dirt" look. here are pics of my weathering so far. i would appreciate opinions and suggestions as to where i should put the dirt and how to apply it. i figure since i'm flying into trees all day and bouncing off the forrest floor i could use some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You could use a few more colors go to walmart and pick up some acrylic paints Burnt Umber, Maple Syrup, Tan or country tan, salte grey or Country grey to give a more realistic look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord stitches Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 You could use a few more colors go to walmart and pick up some acrylic paints Burnt Umber, Maple Syrup, Tan or country tan, salte grey or Country grey to give a more realistic look thank you. now i know what type of colors to go for. that was one of my main questions answered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 You could use a few more colors go to walmart and pick up some acrylic paints Burnt Umber, Maple Syrup, Tan or country tan, salte grey or Country grey to give a more realistic look thank you. now i know what type of colors to go for. that was one of my main questions answered! if you have an more feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i´m quite sure you already found Brak´s awesome weathering tutorial but if not, here is my favorite weathering link: http://www.looksirdroids.com/replica_dirty_tutorial.htm i hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 just as a side note i would avoid using the colours us sandies use as they are specific to sand and dusty conditions. for my biker i thought about what was gonna make my scout dirty for example bike oil/breakfluid, grass and mud stains and branch/twig/dead bugs at high speed. i used heavy black inked newspaper for an overall grimey appearence which from your pics you've already got. i used nature to achieve most of the other effects i.e. jumping around in muddy puddles with me boots on and getting a lump of wet grass and vigourasly rubbing it on certain areas. i also trid to get the branch scrape effect by using newspaper again but scratching it across the lid and armour parts with my nails instead of just rubbing (it results in clearly visible scratch marks) i finished off by using grey and brown powdered pigment blown on various areas and sealed with hairspray for oil and bike fluid spray. another good trick is muddy water in one of those evian water bottles with the drinking nozzle. give it a good squeeze and it sprays out on your desired armour part a treat. let it dry and it looks like high speed gunk. just get creative but dont go too overboard is my tip for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 just as a side note i would avoid using the colours us sandies use as they are specific to sand and dusty conditions. for my biker i thought about what was gonna make my scout dirty for example bike oil/breakfluid, grass and mud stains and branch/twig/dead bugs at high speed. That is a good point and great idea, makes me wish i had a biker scout to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i did consider kitting up and tearing through the local forest on my mountain bike but i'm sure it would of ended in tears and broken bones/armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i did consider kitting up and tearing through the local forest on my mountain bike but i'm sure it would of ended in tears and broken bones/armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord stitches Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 FANTASTIC!! i have a lot of work to do!! thank you guys very much. i will post pics when i'm done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 any photos of you tearing around a forrest on a mountain bike fully kitted are truly welcome my biker brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 just as a side note i would avoid using the colours us sandies use as they are specific to sand and dusty conditions. for my biker i thought about what was gonna make my scout dirty for example bike oil/breakfluid, grass and mud stains and branch/twig/dead bugs at high speed. I completely agree. If you need a little inspiration, I'd take a look at a few dirty white cars or motorcycles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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