Global Scale Modeller

Hi guys. I have had some issues with chipping on my recent models. I just can't get the chips to seem real and jagged-ish in the same way that the experts do.

So, what are some basic (not involving anything expensive) techniques that you guys use to chip paint on AFV models?

Though I'm very far from being any sort of an expert, I did learn a lot of tricks from those that call themselves such
I use a piece of green plastic souring pad held in a pair of squeezers and a bit of Vallejo model colour German cam black brown.
I add the chips over an alclad Aqua gloss, that way I can use some Vallejo airbrush cleaner to clean any unwanted chips off or to change the shape of some if I don't like them.
The Aqua gloss is almost bullet proof and can stand up to the cleaner.
Then I'll add a bit of shine here and there with an HB pencil and use some burnt sienna oils for a bit of rust.

Thanks, Coen. I tried it on one of my older models and it looks much better than my previous attempts at chipping. I will definitely use this technique more often.

Hi there Spock, I just posted a reply to your other question regarding oils and came across this one. In conjunction to the tools that Coen has already pointed out I would like to add three more if I may: Stippeling brush (DIY or bought) ,some 000 or 0000 steal-wool and cocktail sticks. All used to remove paint after the chipping solution has been re-activated with water..

For heavy chipping a rock-salt wash or liquide frisket may be more in tune to what you are looking for.

Best Regards and Happy modeling

Paul

MY only piece of advice is make the chips as small as possible.

There are several methods, each appropriate to the task at hand - but remember if you're modelling WW2 AFVs, you will see mainly scratches and wear in reference photos, not "chips". So concentrate on working out where the wear will be - around hatches, cupolas, edges of mantlets, fenders etc.

Start small there either using chipping solution/hairspray - my preferred technique- and add scratches and wear along edges, using Tamiyas paint stirrer stick for horizontal scratches along panels, and a sharpened cocktail stick to do edges, carefully. Start small and stay small.

Then use Tamiya Dark Iron or similar dark brown/black mix with a No. 0 or 00 brush to fill in the scratches. Again, be small and stay small!

I would only use the sponge technique for rough surfaces/stippling of exhausts etc, and for rusted out hulks or winter whitewashing... I think chips are way overdone on AFVs, concentrate more on paint wear, dust and dirt accumulation which is more prevalent on reference pictures than chipping.

Coen wrote:Though I'm very far from being any sort of an expert, I did learn a lot of tricks from those that call themselves such
I use a piece of green plastic souring pad held in a pair of squeezers and a bit of Vallejo model colour German cam black brown.
I add the chips over an alclad Aqua gloss, that way I can use some Vallejo airbrush cleaner to clean any unwanted chips off or to change the shape of some if I don't like them.
The Aqua gloss is almost bullet proof and can stand up to the cleaner.
Then I'll add a bit of shine here and there with an HB pencil and use some burnt sienna oils for a bit of rust.

Great photo Coen. What colour would you use for worn pain rather than chips? Add some white to the base colour? What about for dunkelgrau?