geedubelyer Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi one and all, Some of you will be familiar with Michael Fichtenmayers models. Terrific Sci-Fi and Gundam models with real attention to detail and great finishing. This weathering technique really caught my eye. Have a look here: Fichtenfoo Scroll down to 01.12.08 for a description of the technique. Perhaps it could be used on WWII Japanese aircraft as an alternative to the salt method? HTH :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Wow Guy-Thanks for the link. I learned alot from that.. Pretty cool, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yeah that does look a lot easier than traditional methods for chipping. Problem is i don't have enough hair to warrant hairspray! <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) It's a great technique, but I'd have 2 worries about it. First, I'd worry a little about how my top paint coats will react with the hairspray. Second, if it's so easy to purposely chip the paint, how easy would it be to accidentally chip it? I mean, when I pick up my F-16, i typically grab it on the fuselage sides just behind the wings. I wouldn't want 2 big worn spots on the paint there. (Of course, I probably wouldn't use this on a Viper, it was just an example.) Edited January 17, 2008 by RedHeadKevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Our own "johnsan" used this technique for a snow camo Ar 65 he did for the EFGB: Hairspray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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