Any Warhammer, Cosplay or Model-painting experts out there???
Hey lovely bunch,
I've modelled this little treasure chest for my daughter and printed it out and now I'm starting to paint it.
I'm looking for tips/ideas on best way to weather it and make the metal look..... well like metal!
So anyone with mad skillz out there, let me know so I can hound and stalk you for all your knowledge!!🎨⚔️
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I use metallic paints, then apply a dark Citadel shade, then drybrush the highlights with a lighter metallic to brighten the ridges
I've heard great stuff about Vallejo metallic paints. I use Molotow Liquid Chrome which is almost like a mirror - they also have a liquid gold that has similar shine. Once you have the metal laid down, a wash of brown ink or yellow varnish will help to bed in the colour, and make it look old.
Ooh my Vallejo paints arrived yesterday! I'll look at Molotow too! I love all these paints, they're super clever! Good tip on the washing out, I'll try that!
True metal by AK gives some great finishes if primed with a black primer, it goes on Matt and can be buffed after 10-15 mins to give a nice finish. I found that YouTube turns into a rabbit hole as there's 1000's of different methods and too many talented hobbyists out there making me spend my money..... I'll use it eventually is what I constantly tell myself!
Thanks Mumble! I think I've already experienced that rabbit hole! 🤣 There's definitely 100 best ways to do this!!! True Metal sounds great!
Anything by VanOaksProps on YouTube is excellent, lots of short videos which get right to the point and generally don't require spending too much on tools/materials. Here's a 6 minute one called "Make ANYTHING look like metal", for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsIrIIPwg_8 There may be others which are more relevant though. For my own builds I tend to use Rustoleum metallic paints, Liquid Chrome pens, Rub'n'buff, whatever feels most appropriate for the look I'm going for (typically an aluminium effect rather than brass/copper, rarely aged to look more than a few decades old).
Ah brilliant find, love this channel now!!
glad to help!
I really like the Smuggler's Room for painting tips. He's got a full playlist of tips and trick video https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmugglersRoom/playlists
Well that's my evening viewing sorted! 🥰
Maybe not exactly what you want, but I follow this youtuber and this video may give you some hints. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhWLFh-YS_U he always shows the what he using when he is doing his painting/airbrushing.
And more to watch, thank you!! 🥰
Don't have the patience for it but looks amazing.