nightshiftmodeller

Chipping

Added 2021-01-31 11:40:38 +0000 UTC

My friends, I spent more time on the last video but I think it will be worth it - that's why I got delayed with progress on the model. I also got a new camera because I wanted to try a camcorder instead of mirrorless, so I was getting used to it and it took some time too. The bottomline is - footage from the camcorder is so sharp it's almost uncanny, it shows things I can't even see with my own eyes 😅

However, I'm back at the workbench and this time I started with chipping! Here's a quick tip for anyone struggling with chipping over Panzer Grey: a very light grey for the superficial chipping and a brownish-grey for the steel chips. I used White, Dark Grey and Flat Brown mixed in equal amounts. The first light layer was done completely with a sponge. I'm getting a better grip on the technique, and it adds lots of subtle texture, because you don't need to fill in all the light chips with steel color. The result is very subtle, and it'll be even more subtle once the rust washes and dust are applied.

What's the reason for this yet again different approach? I think it'll be more effective to apply textured pre-dusting after all the details are painted, so they're weathered with the rest of the model. And because sponge chipping is "messy" and details would stand in my way, I started with that. So after I'm done with chips, I'll paint all the details and then apply the pre-dusting. Also, another example of how fast the sponge chipping can be - what you see in these photos is the result of one evening and I've got most of it already done. Just a few panels on the hull and we're good to go!