Masking fluid for chipped paint effect

[montythefirst]

hi guys, I have seen several examples of people using masking fluid to aid in creating a chipped paint effect

I have tried and failed to achieve this using Vallejo masking fluid and vallejo acrylics I was wondering if anyone could recommend a better alternative to Vallejo's masking fluid, that is safe to use with vallejo acrylics

cheers

 

[samson]

I THINK the chipping effects from ak interactive or ammo products should be a better alternative although I am new to it it is popular with the armor crowd and have heard that it is more consistent than what you have mentioned or the hairspray technique but again I am new to it also just thought I would mention it

 

[captnenglish]

I have had the same experience with the Vallejo product, so if you find a better alternative, please post.

 

[John Ballard]

Personally I have found the hairspray technique to work well. On larger areas two good coats sprayed on left to dry then worked over with acrylic paint and scratched seems to be fairly consistent. On a smaller area, decant the hairspay into a little pot and brush on two good coats.

John

 

[megroot]

Personally I have found the hairspray technique to work well. On larger areas two good coats sprayed on left to dry then worked over with acrylic paint and scratched seems to be fairly consistent.

Need more explanation how hairspray can do a chipped paint.

marc

 

[montythefirst]

I only paint figures and busts do need to simulate wear and tare on paint equipment like helmets gas mask tins that sort of thing so really chipping fluids and hairspray methods are a little difficult to work with unless large scale, the salt method has limit use on the larger scale products but as you get smaller more difficult to use as chips are far to big that's why opted for the masking fluid technique as you can be very specific as to where you place it which is why i need as usable alternative. To Vallejo masking fluid. Thanks for your help so far guys

 

[John Bowery]

Try dabbing on Rubber cement. I should rub off easy after painting the colour over it.
Cheers
John

 

[chippy]

This was my fist attempt using Humbrol Maskol I found it very easy to apply , I used Vallego acrylics over it . I did give it 4 full coats of paint to build up the thickness to help produce a decent thickness and then pulled the Maskol of with a pin . I hope that helps .

chippy

 

[John Ballard]

The basics of hairspray technique are the following. Hairspray is soluble in water but it does dry to a smooth firm finish. So step 1 is to paint the object with an undercolour that you want to appear later through the top coat of paint. For some iron or steel a dark black brown colour is pretty typical. When fully dry the surface is covered with two generous coats of regular hairspray. This is left to dry for about 30 minutes. The required top colour is then gently painted over , or better yet air brushed over. This must be acrylic paint of course since you are going to use water to chip it away. After about 15 minutes you start to chip away the top coat using a tooth pick, or a stiff brush. Once the top coat of paint is penetrated the hairspray will start to dissolve in the water and the top coat of paint can be fairly easily chipped off. The temptation is to overdo this chipping. Another approach is to use a brush dipped in thinner and to slowly wear the top coat of paint away by briskly brushing over it.
After a bit a practice this technique is fairly straight forward and works very well, particularly on the edges of worn metal items or the rim of a helmet say.

John

 

[FigureLover]

I have used Humbrol's Maskol liquid mask, its purple colour makes it easy to see where you have painted it on and you can paint it on fairly fine if you are wanting fine looking chips. It does take time to paint if you are wanting a very chipped surface, but the outcome looks very effective. It is great if you are wanting chips in certain places and not just a random look. Here is a pic of a Sci-fi ship that I used this effect on, as well as hand painting some chips as well.
Ben

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Simon,
I have seen tutorials on You Tube where crushed rock salt has been used.
It was quite effective and could give the paint a flaking look if desired.
Hope that this is of some use.
Cheers,
Keith