tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post8061680989215072562..comments2023-10-29T02:01:56.361+13:00Comments on Plastic Krak: Weathering effects testsJossyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18386542471306291066noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-52151116475062083892014-12-20T10:40:09.233+13:002014-12-20T10:40:09.233+13:00Hi - What product do you recommend to stop the Wor...Hi - What product do you recommend to stop the Worn Effects from interacting with any future painting. <br /><br />Does the Worn Effects stop working and become hard after a period of time, or must you apply a protective coast before applying further weathering effects, etc.<br /><br />Thanks, WilloWWilloWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716608223712153390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-53033958418112757182014-03-18T13:41:53.787+13:002014-03-18T13:41:53.787+13:00Yeah, I have a base coat of laziness that prevents...Yeah, I have a base coat of laziness that prevents me from acquiring the material and doing the prep-work :( Kiwi Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554025268598951420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-31717681523570184162014-03-18T12:35:19.121+13:002014-03-18T12:35:19.121+13:00Yeah the Vallejo chipping medium is similar to the...Yeah the Vallejo chipping medium is similar to the AK Heavy Effects fluid, it will chip easier & bigger than the worn effects fluid. I just use the end of an old brush with no bristles to do mine when I'm using it.<br /><br />You can also do it in multiple layers for a more detailed effects- start with heavy chipping fluid, then base coat & chip heavily. Followed by worn effects fluid, base coat and lighter chipping.<br /><br />I've left forgot one of my HH termites and left it for 2 months and it still worked but probably better to keep it to a few days or soAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284530899015894055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-10145697928482486122014-03-18T12:23:19.895+13:002014-03-18T12:23:19.895+13:00Yeah the extra durability was my first thoughts. M...Yeah the extra durability was my first thoughts. Might do 2 coats of gloss and a coat of satin, best of both worlds. <br /><br />I found the Vallejo needed one coat and it achieved very heavy chipping, where I was struggling to get any chipping with 2-3 coats of AK. The surface is a lot smoother/cleaner with AK and I noticed a lot of pitting/cracking with the vallejo on the unchipped surface.<br />Moving forward I think I will use both to get varied and targeted results. Going to tackle the Raptor tonight.<br />Do you know if you need to do the chipping straight away or can it be left overnight/days/weeks?Jossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386542471306291066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-72011502124696896452014-03-18T12:19:20.070+13:002014-03-18T12:19:20.070+13:00It is a lot easier than it looks, and results are ...It is a lot easier than it looks, and results are very satisfactory for little effort. I was surprised myself and it only took about 1 hour to do it allJossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386542471306291066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-18054060055816414182014-03-18T12:12:39.535+13:002014-03-18T12:12:39.535+13:00Looks really good man, certainly "next Level&...Looks really good man, certainly "next Level" category that I can never quite push myself into.Kiwi Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554025268598951420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-77158812287165433742014-03-18T12:05:04.329+13:002014-03-18T12:05:04.329+13:00I use satin before my chipping effects but a a glo...I use satin before my chipping effects but a a gloss will give you a bit more durability, as sometime you can chip through the primer as well.<br /><br />The thing to remember is that the thicker the chipping medium layer, the bigger the chips you'll get and vice versa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284530899015894055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-48606748005954503752014-03-18T11:23:12.637+13:002014-03-18T11:23:12.637+13:00I have been using a gloss varnish for the base coa...I have been using a gloss varnish for the base coats so far. I need to get some Satin varnish for the finished layer.<br /><br />So you recommend Satin varnish instead of gloss for the base coats before the chipping medium?<br /><br />Jossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386542471306291066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2260958397645055206.post-84960817944930698582014-03-18T11:11:58.235+13:002014-03-18T11:11:58.235+13:00The AK enamels won't effect acrylic base coats...The AK enamels won't effect acrylic base coats, but when you've done chipping/worn effects you do need to varnish them prior to applying any further paints/washes, especially acrylics. Otherwise the chipping medium will still interact and paint will come off.<br /><br />Don't use a matt varnish before using the AK weathering products, they've been designed for use on satin finishes.<br /><br />And if you're using weathering powders/pigments its definitely worth grabbing some pigment fixer to lock them in place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284530899015894055noreply@blogger.com