Metallics advice needed

[Jonthan mcmeekin]

Good evening
I'm starting on a bronze helmet and would appreciate any and all advice for creating a realistic and aged look.
I paint in oils but i have metallic inks also.
Cheers
Jonathan

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Good evening
I'm starting on a bronze helmet and would appreciate any and all advice for creating a realistic and aged look.
I paint in oils but i have metallic inks also.
Cheers
Jonathan

In The MedRom Forum We've got a whole section on painting metals & this thread on Bronze painting may help Jonthan:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=medrenfig&msg=1193.17

Stay safe

Mike

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Jonathan, have a look at this and, if this is the effect you are after, let me know and I will give you a guide to how to achieve it.

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/tang-general-from-linjo.40984/

Regards

Ron

 

[Jonthan mcmeekin]

Cheers on the info
A good weekend in Cumbria for painting...loads of rain and the missus is away.
Jonathan