Replicating rust with paint?

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SkyMiner

Hunter

• Dec 14, 2011

• #1

I've repainted my ROTJ EE3, and the "rust" just looks like orangish splotches... It's not convincing as rust at all. I've tried both a dry brush technique, and cloth/sponge. I'm using testers model paint, rust color.

I'd appreciate any suggestions from the great painters in here!

Shawn

 

deadland

Well-Known Hunter

• Dec 14, 2011

• #2

You may want to try the cheap acrylic paint folk art Terra Cotta and use a dry brush technique.

 

stormtrooperguy

Sr Hunter

• Dec 14, 2011

• #3

deadland said:

You may want to try the cheap acrylic paint folk art Terra Cotta and use a dry brush technique.

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i use some dry brushing and some less elegant work. i'll paint on some acrylic loosely with a brush, soak a paper towel in windex, then daub it around so that the paint partially wipes off.

 

Mike M.

Well-Known Hunter

Community Staff

TDH PREMIUM MEMBER

• Dec 14, 2011

• #4

i used burgundy and brown on make up sponges with dry brush techniques.

 

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peter13

New Hunter

• Dec 14, 2011

• #5

The wear and tear of rust is a sought-after design element but the natural rusting process can be lengthy. kleinkinder faschingskostüme

 

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JayBox325

Hunter

• Dec 15, 2011

• #6

I used this colour: Scorched Brown | Games Workshop.

I was first splattering the helmet with it. And then where the splatters were a bit much, I used a sponge and spread it around a bit then dabbed it. Sounds pretty standard, but I found it worked so well, because it's so dulled down on the green, but it looks perfect!

 

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chibi fett

Active Hunter

• Dec 19, 2011

• #7

PVA glue and cinnamon dust works wonders for rust, and is easily come by at this time of year. We used them in our Ghostbusters Proton packs, and no worries there...

 

Fett 4 Real

Sr Hunter

• Dec 19, 2011

• #8

HONESTLY the actual screen used prop looked ****** as far as paint goes....not believable
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/gallery/g570-boba-fett-return-of-the-jedi-blaster-rifle.html