Aging (model making)

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The aging (also Weathering ) summarizes in modeling different techniques together, which have the task to achieve the most natural color and wear effect. Different materials are used, such as pastel chalk, oil paint, salt and hairspray.

General

In the model count for many modelers, a very high degree of detail and a realistic reproduction of the model. On the other hand, there is, among other things, the fact that original templates often showed clear signs of wear and / or scale effects lead to significant differences in color intensity between the model and the original. For this reason, experienced model builders use techniques to a) age models and show a significant degree of wear and tear and b) adapt the color intensity to the natural conditions of the original.

techniques

Pre- / post-shading: In pre-shading and post-shading, an attempt is made to make the color difference between depressions or raised components clearer by means of a light / dark contrast. For this purpose, the basic color is either darkened (preshading) or often lightened (postshading).

Dry Paint: The dry brushing or fill for is a technique especially noble components can more clearly appear. The name is derived from the fact that large parts of the paint on the brush are wiped off on a cloth or the like and only the remaining adhesions on the brush are used.

Aging with salt: This special technique aims to simulate paint chipping on models. For this purpose, salt crystals are applied to the primer, fixed with water or hairspray and then painted. After it has dried, the salt is removed and the layer of varnish underneath comes to light.

Pastel chalk: With the help of pastel chalk, dust and rust can be simulated in model construction. To do this, the pastel chalk is ground up and applied either as "dust" or with a flux. For highlights, you can lightly wipe the relevant areas with light chalk. Since the chalk applications are not grip and smudge proof, we recommend a follow -up treatment with fixative spray.

Washing: When washing , highly diluted oil paint is used, which literally flows into depressions (sheet metal joints, planking). After a short drying time, excess paint is removed, creating a clear depth effect.

literature

  • G. Edmundson, J. Carswell, T. Cockle, G. Davidson & S. van Beveren: Osprey Modeling No. 043 Modeling Armored Vehicles (2008 Osprey Publishing Ltd)

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