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I ordered the vallejo rust and oil set on a whim but unfortunately don't know how to make the best use of it.
Despite a fair bit of searching, I haven't really found a good tutorial yet.
I usually use mig pigment for dirtying my models .
My way of using them? I use' essence F'( french name don't know english name-it's like the lighter fluid) to stick it on the model as it is painted it did'nt mix with the plastic . for the proportion it depends of the result you want and if you find the result is not what you wanted you can wash it with the same essence F .
For the mud on tracks i use acrilic medium to mix with it to thicken it. ( hope you' ll understand all i mean my english is poor)
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Saw this vid earlier tonight, it came to mind when I saw this thread. I don't know if it is what you were looking for but, he does showcase his method of applying it. It is on a scale military model but I am sure the general idea of it all can be transfered and used. Well any way I hope it helps a bit:
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Deff Dread red Edition wrote:Saw this vid earlier tonight, it came to mind when I saw this thread. I don't know if it is what you were looking for but, he does showcase his method of applying it. It is on a scale military model but I am sure the general idea of it all can be transfered and used. Well any way I hope it helps a bit:
Yes I send people to Saclemodelmedic for pigment tutorials. Gives you an idea of the common uses. I have the MIG FAQ video also and it will help you big time. Also "how to paint citadel tanks" book.
So in that video above, they guy says he just uses the pigments with water for the treads & tires. But won't it just rub off when you play? will a quick spray of dullcoat keep it on there for good? My biggest fear with using pigments is having them rub off :(
Necros, I've only just started experimenting with this stuff, and I am certainly no expert, but I think what he means is:
Add water if you want the pigment to look wet (like mud) and caked on. You should then still seal it will Alcohol or fixer. Adding Oil paints will also make the final result look wet.
If you want a 'dry' look, mix with acrylics or nothing at all - but again set with the fixer.
