PhantomMJI Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Up to now my previous experience with Xtracolor paints has been their excellent line of custom airline colors. As expected, these are typically modeled in pristine or close to it condition. With the current availability of Xtracolor paints in the United States, I am walking on the wild side and plan to build a Vietnam era model in SEA colors using Xtracolor paints that I just picked up. I want to finish my model in a very well weathered/aged condition. Up to now, any major weathering I have done on a model has been when I have used acrylics as the base coat (such as Vallejo) followed by the different weathering mixes and oil paints compatible with acrylic base coats. As Xtracolor paints are enamel paints, what is usually used for depicting a well worn, weathered look? I am planning on mixing in a small amount of white to lighten the color, but I also want to show staining, wear, etc. Thanks for any suggestions! Have fun modeling Mike 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Any paint which will not dissolve the underlying enamel will work. These include other enamels (which include certain mild-solvent 'acrylics' such as Tamiya) and water-based paints. Pastels (except oil pastels) can also be used, but will need a fixative of some sort. Edited May 18, 2018 by Space Ranger Clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I almost exclusively use Xtracolor paints and Colourcoats and I normally airbrush the straight colours them apply patches of a lightened mix, I then use very thinned Xtracolor exhaust to highlight panel lines and of course apply exhaust stains, I use the same mix to show general grubiness from mechanics boots. A very thinned dark or light earth mix works well for mud off boots and undercarriage wheels spinning back onto the undeneath of the airframe. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMJI Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 These are great ideas. Thanks Michael and Dennis! Have fun modeling! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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