02-18-2009, 07:03 AM
I've got to try your technique making rust...the effect looks great.
You are so right about just washing away the chalk if needed...that's what I love about using chalk. I tried an alcohol wash (my very first attempts at weathering) but was way too heavy handed and created cars way too weathered. I tried dry brushing, but got the paint on too thick. And I tried india ink wash with mixed results. I've stayed with chalks since I can control the subtle shading better and never leave a brush mark. But dry brushing lasts and won't smudge like chalk, so I really should give it another try. Hopefully soon I'll try your technique and paint mixture and see how things come out.
You are so right about just washing away the chalk if needed...that's what I love about using chalk. I tried an alcohol wash (my very first attempts at weathering) but was way too heavy handed and created cars way too weathered. I tried dry brushing, but got the paint on too thick. And I tried india ink wash with mixed results. I've stayed with chalks since I can control the subtle shading better and never leave a brush mark. But dry brushing lasts and won't smudge like chalk, so I really should give it another try. Hopefully soon I'll try your technique and paint mixture and see how things come out.
Mark
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Citation Latitude Captain
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)