Ghostsoldier
Active Hunter
Now, I’m no dummy, but I am a bit thick at times…I’ve been surfing TDH, using the search function, looking for an easy tutorial on painting armor, and though I’ve seen quite a few “progress” threads, I haven’t run up on the one that explains the process clearly to me, as a noob…I’m getting ready to paint my custom Mando armor, and I was wondering if anyone knew of such a tutorial, and where I could find it (which would work for any BF/JF armor, too, I guess). To make this easier (and if such a step-by-step doesn’t exist), I’ve gone ahead and created a type of outline of what I gather would be the right steps...
1) Damaged armor – make sure the raw armor has the dings, dents and blaster holes already in it
2) Primer all pieces – use a self-etching primer as option (color of choice)
3) Spray base coat of silver or aluminum
4) Add masking fluid/toothpaste/mustard to damage spots with small brush
5) Spray color of choice
6) Add mask to this coat – leave on
8 ) Spray next color (this continues, depending on how may layers you want showing)
9) Wash all masking off pieces, using water and/or small brush or cloth to reveal multi-layers
10) Weather overall using carbon dust, over-sprayed paint or other approved topical method (“grime” and such accumulated filth)
11) When satisfied, seal with matte finish…
Keep in mind this is just my take on the process; feel free to add any steps I missed, or clarify the existing ones…it goes without saying that the coats of paint must dry between applications. Lemme know if you guys think I've got the basics covered…
Thanx,
Rob
1) Damaged armor – make sure the raw armor has the dings, dents and blaster holes already in it
2) Primer all pieces – use a self-etching primer as option (color of choice)
3) Spray base coat of silver or aluminum
4) Add masking fluid/toothpaste/mustard to damage spots with small brush
5) Spray color of choice
6) Add mask to this coat – leave on
8 ) Spray next color (this continues, depending on how may layers you want showing)
9) Wash all masking off pieces, using water and/or small brush or cloth to reveal multi-layers
10) Weather overall using carbon dust, over-sprayed paint or other approved topical method (“grime” and such accumulated filth)
11) When satisfied, seal with matte finish…
Keep in mind this is just my take on the process; feel free to add any steps I missed, or clarify the existing ones…it goes without saying that the coats of paint must dry between applications. Lemme know if you guys think I've got the basics covered…
Thanx,
Rob
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