Although I have been modelling for a while, I have only recently started weathering. I am using mig pigments, which have been recomended by several friends and I am building a tank at the moment. Remembering my army days and how filthy our vehicles always looked when we came off an exercise I am trying to create that look using various pigment mixtures focused around MIG dry mud. I am quite pleased with the effects of dry brushing but this is where my problems begin.
If I brush on the pigment and leave it, it comes off and creates a mess (Much to the displeasure of my better half).
If I put the pigment on followed by MIG fixer it dries several shades darker and I am cursed with dry water type marks.
If I apply the MIG fixer followed by the pigment I still frequently have a problem with drying marks and some of the pigment comes off.
Does anyone have a solution, especially around the drying marks. They are driving me nuts.
FYO I have used in this order 1) humbrol enamel paint, 2) Johnsons clear, 3) a modelling wash, 4) pigment/fixer and fixer/pigment.
Many thanks for any suggestions