Dot filtering

deepcore · Post by **deepcore** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:41 pm

Hi guys,

Finescale calls the technique "dot filtering". Taking small different dots of oil paint on the basic color wiping the dots away lightly using a flat brush damped with solvent/thinner. Seen it done on tank kits so have fair idea of which colors to use on..well...green.

Anyone used this technique on black (paint). Which color (dots) did you use?

Thanks

Post by **TER-OR** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:50 pm

Well, black is a difficult thing. I would recommend you don't use black as your base, but use a dark gray. I haven't done the dot method, but the armor guys in our group use stippling and similar techniques.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:14 pm

I've played around with dot filtering. You used a range of colors, yellow, red, brown, black, etc on a matte surface then gently work the colors in and away using brushes & what not.

The only black object I've done was an engine which had been shined with graphite beforehand.

What kind of black are you trying to replicate?

deepcore · Post by **deepcore** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:15 am

Building Fantastic Plastics X(Men)-Jet.
So basically a (black) SR-71.

Thanks

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:19 am

Ah, then I'd stick with the cooler colors, blues, etc with maybe some browns on the engine exhaust areas to help separate them from the rest. You might also want o look into rubbing graphite over the black, gives black a neat sheen.

photoguy · Post by **photoguy** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:35 am

Alright, you've all piqued my curiosity. I have not heard of this technique before. Anyone have some pictures?

I've stippled before, and I've used old tooth brushes to spatter paint. But this sounds different to me.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:59 am

Hmm... I had an article on it but canna find it... Let me dig a little deeper.

It's very different from stippling, using a variety of olor dots of oil paints then using turpenoid and a wider brush to gently work the colors around, giving you some variation in the wear and color look of the paint.

http://www.migproductions.com/minisite/ ... washes.htm

But here's a primer on washes.

Wug · Post by **Wug** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:42 am

Hi Photoguy,

Here's a video.

http://www.gamerabaenre.com/fade.htm

Mike

Newbie Doobie · Post by **Newbie Doobie** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:49 pm

Try using a satin clearcoat instead of graphite to simulate a dull semi - gloss look similar to being hand - rubbed. You can use Testors metalizer of different shades to give it that burned,and multi-coloured look. Then, use a junky brush with the bristles cut flat,and dry-bushed over it DABBING LIGHTLY to get the scortched look to the after burners.