Daric LaRone Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 OK, so I really took the plunge and have weathered about half of my suit. I used a combo of acrylic paints (burnt umber, maple syrup, tan) and Doc's Caboose weathering powder (various shades) to achieve this look. Keep in mind that I prefer the "quite dirty" look. Please tell me what you think. Up next are the biceps, shoulders, ab/kidney, shoes, pauldron, and bucket. Comments welcome please. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 IMO i would tone down a bit some of the strokes,spesifically the dark tones or maybe 'reshape' it.....a bit. i doesnt mean you should tone down the color(if you like it you should keep it that way) on the strokes such as this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks Erik. I think I have an idea what you mean. More progress soon I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I agree with Erik, Just make the strokes a bit less "strocky", less painted and more naturally weathered... if you get what I mean. Other than that it looks cool. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 i think the background weathering is really nice! but the effect with darkest color is not natural effect and seem to be in orange color... perhaps just the photo. it seem to circle all the suit pieces and it's not "real" effect i will be better if you remove a bit the darkest color and just put "here and over there". a bit in a corner and in another part of the piece. not too much. it's just my point of view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Awesome... all of these helpful comments are the kind of advice I need. Thanks guys. I think I know what you mean. I'll work on it and post up. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Personally I think it's a bit over much and I'd tone it down as others mentioned. Remember it's weathering, not dumpster diving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daric LaRone Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thanks Paul! Well said. Toning it down and cleaning it up this weekend. Good thing I didn't do the whole suit yet, just these pieces. More progress to come. Thanks again for the invaluable advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 No problem - it's why we do test pieces. Take a look at screen caps and you'll see they weren't as dirty as it may seem. Also, weathering should seem natural - I actually try to go light and then build it up to taste. Which method did you use btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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