Toning down colors with an overspray

Less Than Super Ostrich · Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:32 pm

I am finishing up my Fine Molds Slave 1 and I'm not entirely pleased with the colors. I have a maroon that is too dark and a dark gray that is slightly too dark in comparison to the light gray. I was wondering if anyone knew how I could tone down the colors without redoing the whole paint job. I really like my chipped/weathered paint job, so I don't want to redo the whole thing. I was contemplating misting a light gray overspray to tone down the colors. You think that would work... or is it wishful thinking?

DasPhule · Post by **DasPhule** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:52 pm

The gray will look like dust, so don't do it! Take the original colors you used and lighten them with some white, then hit the high spots that would fade out faster in the sun. Go slow, let it sit after one pass and see if it's lookin ok, then proceed to desired effect.

Erin
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Post by **TER-OR** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:45 am

Erin Johnson's right!

Don't try to darken the whole model, but increase contrast in specific areas. This will also add depth.

Reverend!

Less Than Super Ostrich · Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:55 am

But how can I do that without re-masking? I have already done the chipped paint technique (done with liquid mask)... and it would take a million years to replicate the mask to get it right.
I think I may be out of luck. The color isn't bad.. it's just not perfect. I'll bring it to the next meeting, Terry.

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:33 am

Have you tried pastels? Mask the area with something easy like sticky notes, and go over the area (make sure it's sealed flat to give the dust something to grab) with a grey pastel dust.

Apply the dust with a makeup sponge. I'm referring to one of the ones on a stick women use to apply eye shadow. Blend it such that you see no edges, and you're done. Seal things with a nice, very light misting of clear flat. By "very light," I mean spray the mist in the air and fly the craft through it, making the appropriate "whoosh" sound as you do so.

I hope this helps. It's one of the ways I tone down decals that are too new looking.

Kenny

Post by **TER-OR** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:48 pm

Kenny Johnson's right!
There are more than one way to solve this problem. I'm just glad these fine children were here to witness this discussion. Not only is it fine modeling advice, but genuine Kentucky drawl!

Reverend!

Less Than Super Ostrich · Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:15 pm

THank you thank you thank you. I will try this. I'll also try to post some pics so you can get a feeling for what I am talking about.

By the way. This is the downside of buying Star Wars Chronicles... I would be more than happy with it if I didn't have such great reference photos!!!!!

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 5:58 pm

If I might 'splain one more thing here. IF you use my pastel method, make sure you don't let yer dust cake up around the border of the decal before you seal it.

I hope this helps.

Kenny

Stu Pidasso · Post by **Stu Pidasso** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:50 am

huh huh huh uh huh uhh...

He said Johnson...

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