04.02.2009, 07:53
I always use enamel thinners/enamels for panel lines.
Now, depending on the colour of the camouflage the panel lines should (IMHO) be a darker shade of the camo colour, not black. Black panel lines to me look far too heavy, unrealistic and 'toy-like'.
So if I am weathering a Spitfire with Dark Earth/Dark Green camo, I will use a darker shade of those colours by adding black.
I usually mix up a very thin consistency (dirty thinners basically) and use a small pointed tip brush. Load the brush and just dab into corners of panel lines - capillary action will draw the thinners along the line, then wipe with a damp (thinners) cotton bud (be careful not to rub too hard or the camo layer may come off!)
The trick is to build up the 'dirt' in panel lines in a subtle way...patience is a virtue!
Hope this helps!
Now, depending on the colour of the camouflage the panel lines should (IMHO) be a darker shade of the camo colour, not black. Black panel lines to me look far too heavy, unrealistic and 'toy-like'.
So if I am weathering a Spitfire with Dark Earth/Dark Green camo, I will use a darker shade of those colours by adding black.
I usually mix up a very thin consistency (dirty thinners basically) and use a small pointed tip brush. Load the brush and just dab into corners of panel lines - capillary action will draw the thinners along the line, then wipe with a damp (thinners) cotton bud (be careful not to rub too hard or the camo layer may come off!)
The trick is to build up the 'dirt' in panel lines in a subtle way...patience is a virtue!
Hope this helps!