Using Salt In Weathering?

[Radish]

Go on, I'm sure I've read about the use of salt somewhere, to help with that "worn paintwork" effect.
Where?
Who's done it?
Gekko??  

[Captain Canada]

I've never done it, but you use course granules, get them wet, and then they stick to your base coat ( usually silver/ aluminium ) so you can paint over them and then pick 'em off and use them on your chips. Try dipping your model in the hot oil for a few seconds for an extra crispy flavour !

[anthonyp]

First I've ever heard of it, but it makes sense now that I think about it.

And remember to allow the model to drain of hot oil before enjoying!

[Eddie M.]

I've seen Greg use it to great success and I've tried once myself. Just as the Cap'n said, base coat, water and salt. Here's what I did on last years 1 wk build. This was too much salt , by the way. :dum:  
  Eddie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scu...re/HPIM0870.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scu...re/HPIM0871.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/scu...re/HPIM0872.jpg

[Mossie]

I've used PVA glue in a similar way once, I found for tiny patches it took too much paint with it but I think it'd have worked better had I watered it down.

I guess you've seen Gekko's Vegemite technique, but just in case here it is!:
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/forum//index...931&hl=vegemite
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/forum//index...932&hl=vegemite

This is technique I haven't used yet but hope too soon, if you want a really grimey model.  Apparently you apply acrylic over an enamel base coat, the dissolve the acrylic using washing powder.  Should be good for armor or RAF desert pink or some such:
http://ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/02/...ergent_wash.htm

[Gekko_1]

Go on, I'm sure I've read about the use of salt somewhere, to help with that "worn paintwork" effect.
Where?
Who's done it?
Gekko??

Hi Radish,

personally I think its too messy and uncontrollable. I've had REALLY good results with the Vegemite and am about to upload part three of those experiments.

Put the salt back on the table and go to the cupboard and grab the Vegemite!



Richard.