Post by Muleskinner on Jul 17, 2013 8:34:52 GMT -8
Gator,
I spray the model first with Enamel paint for the base color in this case yellow, then while it is still tacky, I use the secondary color (black) which is acrylic and brush it over the yellow. The acrylic will begin to separate as it dries and creates the crackling effect which you see on the model. I will do this sometimes when I want to represent dried and cracking mud on a model also as with some of my Cat models.
You can get some really nice effects with this technique but it is best to try it on some scrap plastic before applying the technique to a model. Remember always use the enamel first and then brush over it with acrylic. I tired it in reverse and ended up with a mess.
I spray the model first with Enamel paint for the base color in this case yellow, then while it is still tacky, I use the secondary color (black) which is acrylic and brush it over the yellow. The acrylic will begin to separate as it dries and creates the crackling effect which you see on the model. I will do this sometimes when I want to represent dried and cracking mud on a model also as with some of my Cat models.
You can get some really nice effects with this technique but it is best to try it on some scrap plastic before applying the technique to a model. Remember always use the enamel first and then brush over it with acrylic. I tired it in reverse and ended up with a mess.
