Frost Effects - Re-posted on 2-23-18 with photos, this time from Flickr.
Frost develops in nature in its own unique way, differing from snow. It develops not by falling, but by moisture condensing on sub-freezing surfaces and often developing into something delicate and leafy. Tried to model this on a Toyota Forklift/Snow Plow, by Aoshima.
Shovel and other rusted parts were shot with rattle can Flat Brown. Then, with some salt applied, it was shot with Rust-Oleum Red Primer, shooting though a well worn Scotch brand scouring pad to add rusty mottling. Then, it was dusted with rattle can Flat Black, with a heavier layer near the back of the shovel. With the salt removed, I used AK Rust Streaks on a sponge, to lighten areas where the rust would be fresher. Then further, I dabbed pigment powder in even lighter rust shade on tiny dots of glue, on certain areas so as to draw the eye. After that, would be the dropping of the dirt and leaf, along with the tapping of a brush loaded slightly with pigment powder. After moving things around a little with a soft brush, to replicate the gathering of debris towards the back of the shovel, I sprayed Scenic Cement as a fixing agent. I wanted to replicate a vehicle that has been standing unused all summer with a neglected look, but not an abandoned look - hence the cue from the fence, which hints at some domestication nearby.
IMG_20161222_135806 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
This diorama was meant to convey a growing cold during the shortening days of autumn, and to showcase the products of Precision Ice and Snow. I used their snow effects material, which is an extremely fine, super-realistic powder that drifts, settles, and accumuates as no other product can. Besides this exemplanary powder, I also used their liquid wash, which when combined together with the snow, can portray the delicate nature of frost, and make the frost distinctly different from snow. Please see Precision Ice and Snow's own YouTube clips. They are very atmospheric and moody.
IMG_20161222_135742 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161222_135423 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161221_144718 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161220_150837 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
Prior to dusting the landscape with Precision Ice and Snow for frost effect. Note Precision Ice and Snow's Liquid Wash on the forlift's canopy, and how it conveys condensation on cold metal, and maybe a swirling and accumualting element in the canopy recesses.
IMG_20161208_151846 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161122_191439 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
Oil, grease, rust, and chips combined on the vertical parts of the lift.
IMG_20161119_191742 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161112_194231 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161123_155909 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
1207161945_HDR by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
IMG_20161212_143426 by bagbalm64u, on Flickr
Reposting pics associated with this model, as all photos previously under Photobucket were wiped out.