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Advanced Modelling Tips
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Texturing - Rough Cast-Armour Effect
The Rough Cast-Armour Effect is suitable for military vehicles, it gives an effect of armoured steel.
The model or part of the model will need to be painted before the texturing process can be carried out. First rub the area that you want to texture with a Scotchbrite pad. Then take an old brush, cut the bristles down to at least half the size, then load the brush with Humbrol Liquid Poly. Then dab the area you wish to texture with the end of the brush. Please note that this process softens the paint and can make it appear slightly lighter.
Also make sure none of the bristles come out of the brush whilst doing this, if they do then remove them straight away or they will embed into the plastic. If the plastic starts to string then don't worry, just coat the area with a wash of liquid poly and this will remove the 'stringy' effect.
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How do I stop my decals from cracking?
To stop your decals from cracking simply apply a coat of Humbrol Gloss Varnish to the area where the decals are to be placed, once the varnish is dry you can then put the decals in the correct position. Once the decals are in place and free from any moisture, coat in either gloss or matt varnish depending on the type of finish you require.
