armour paint how ?

[Eraldo Sciberras]

Thanks to all who replied how to paint armour . The bust i am working on is a resin roman centurion and what if i used silver printer ink mixed with lamp black artist oil paint . Would that do the trick . I really need to paint a subtle armour shine . pls help me and thank you so much

 

[brian]

One of the easiest ways of painting armour on a resin figure is undercoat in Citadel Boltgun Metal or something similar, and mix a black oil paint with a bit of burnt umber and brush it on.Now start taking it off,either with dabbing with a kitchen towel or a large brush until you get the finish you're looking for.Don't use any thinners.If you're not happy with the result ,it's just a matter of wiping the oils off and start again.When it's totally dry you can then add shadows and highlights.
Brian

 

[Eraldo Sciberras]

Thank you so much Brian for sharing this idea . I really want to do it well and I will take your advise .

 

[brian]

Let me know how you get on Eraldo.I've also used the printers ink mixed with oils which gives a good result ,but remember and put a touch of Liquin in the mix as it will give the armour a sheen.
Brian

 

[Eraldo Sciberras]

Great ! In fact i will try also the printers ink mix with lamp black oil paint . I am not understanding about the LIQUIN . What is this exactly pls ?

 

[Eraldo Sciberras]

oh Brian ..I just looked it up ..Liquin brings out the sheen then ,,,thats good too . Thanks again and i will let you know the results . Take care .

 

[Jeff T]

One of the easiest ways of painting armour on a resin figure is undercoat in Citadel Boltgun Metal or something similar, and mix a black oil paint with a bit of burnt umber and brush it on.Now start taking it off,either with dabbing with a kitchen towel or a large brush until you get the finish you're looking for.Don't use any thinners.If you're not happy with the result ,it's just a matter of wiping the oils off and start again.When it's totally dry you can then add shadows and highlights.
Brian

Let me know how you get on Eraldo.I've also used the printers ink mixed with oils which gives a good result ,but remember and put a touch of Liquin in the mix as it will give the armour a sheen.
Brian

Great tips Brian!...thank you from me also!

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Eraldo Sciberras]

hey Brian ..your advise on the armour i have tried it and the results are great . thank you so much friend

 

[Paul Kernan]

Eraldo.......Brian has given you solid advice. I've used both methods with good success. In fact, minus the Boltgun Metal the same can be done on metal figures too. I also use Liquin for flesh and leathers. Just keep in mind, generally less is more. In other words, just add a small dab as it doesn't take much to get the desired result.

As an alternate method to Liquin, I've given the finished metal area a thin wash of Tamiya smoke or clear yellow depending on the metal colour. This can be tricky because if too thick, the product leaves a very high (and IMO unrealistic) shine.

Paul

 

[Eraldo Sciberras]

ok Paul that is great advise . i will try smoke on my next model for a change and to compare . thx

 

[brian]

Glad to be of help.