jellon 149 Posted July 4, 2020 I was wondering if anyone has tried to do realistic-looking rough repairs on their paintwork? My lunch box shell is starting to get scuffed and I thought it would be fun to patch it up as I go - give it a lived in look. I'd be interested to see if anyone has tried something like this. Obviously we could strip it back and respray, but I like the idea of living with the damage. A bit like the way they repair broken pottery with gold... But slightly more rubbish. Haha. I know there are ways to achieve a patina effect from the start, but can it be done in small patches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted July 4, 2020 Lots of techniques for this . Jenny-Mo has done a LOT of distress on various models , as have other members , using different ways to achieve this . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellon 149 Posted July 5, 2020 I've had a look through those and there are some nice ideas. I guess what I'm looking for is an easy way to patch small scuffed areas and make it look like a scale repair or rust. Most methods require air brushes and/or painting the whole shell with a primer and stripping back to it. Any suggestions or links would be much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick G 54 Posted July 5, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deluxe-BD27-Model-Scenic-Rust-Kit-Realistic-Scale-Like-rust/392692362310?epid=1922819746&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5b6e49ec46:g:RtgAAOSwCuBcbWdy&enc=AQAFAAACYBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkyMJZWL%2BqFSgQ3TOOe%2FNr7kQWEYPFMpn%2BqHrz%2FdIJFq5MC3WJqICso50InGrLPymS8daVvIo65OhNjs67SjQqJiiyLSTjJh0X5gjaMaBa2hWEWFfRihk8jxplqS8pHiAKExdPlWpozcbnbpcTCJK1Lb%2FEJgztbh8kQKx%2BbkzY%2FoPa0fXi8A7%2Blkz1s3pnpzeiQ3n4wb4NuvljIeoJ0hVtJM4PIZaaNp8vxI6h%2B8q171OLtoxwYnbIorPoA9ng7l04CRnH7nh6NpNj9Nqb3gSY1K6WKVrz8ao6D%2FZFPeNe541rtod0HOL3e0PR6I%2Bb4EwDL8uC3Km%2FG%2FpcoBqQWSy%2FUPnZ3itlnxcUgVlfUOK%2B3IKnGnxVhhfwrN2IeijkNrd3CIWIms%2FYkMRXiWbJWFPh34hvEcU2zEpKyHIURZs38xtlyDfka2hZVJy7Nd9bZb5%2BF3%2FuEQuLxfb6ctSfjZ1BI%2BeqEkPgaYy93OlGsLnmH3B9fQeMPLHpvniXVB9bhSOJYCfuzKUlyoWQtl0sMEDLDCUmXbggCaby1mVLsm0B9ARg0JXIXfmZ45uZZxZEaPhHOH%2F4MzGtzqqKlZGlK%2BlTi5l5mFeFmfSsLa%2FY6XmOSNJDExGv8oymcMdL%2FpuY9H6mlB16cuCpjuRnIwwcslAE0HUBUVCVn11sn3lhMWfx9O5WPpBiIZT%2F%2B9af5bOkCmGLbFwfgmtq4P1N0UVcToDc6e7kM2HuxcPXUpZ8aLbKdBoZu%2BcIjnkRgo07KFmcGSYL&checksum=392692362310fe95c018bfa948a19cdfa136d2ec11b9 try this, scenic rust. Works well on small areas of damage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellon 149 Posted July 5, 2020 Excellent - thanks. I had a little play today with some acrylics and sand on my son's (already crazily painted by him) Playmobil truck. It's not great, but I think I'm getting somewhere. Too much metallic! I need something tough, as this is a basher. That rust kit looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick G 54 Posted July 6, 2020 I've found it works well, used it on 1/16 tanks to rust exhausts etc and its holding up well despite being on there for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites