How do I show the bare meteal?

???? good question.... I also build autos and use it there for trim on windows, but I'm in the same situation this is my first armor build and I'm searching for uses for bare metal in my jagdpanther. If you figure anything out, post it here and I'll check from time to time....beside that have fun and good luck...nice meeting you...bye

I might be mistaken, but I believe you two are talking about two different things.

John, are you refering to the weathering techniques that make it appear that the paint is chipped off and exposes the metal beneath?

Stephen - I think you're refering to the product Bare Metal Foil which is a product that gets lots of usage in Auto and Aircraft modelling but nearly none in Armour.

Anyways ... assuming that John is refering to weathering. There are a number of ways that you can achieve paint chipping. One method is to paint small chips and scratches using a very fine brush. Another is to dry brush some scratches onto the surfaces of the vehicle. And one more method that I'll mention is to use a pencil to place small chips on the paint. All of these methods require a little bit of practice, so if you have an old painted kit to try them on, that would be the best way to go.

this paint chipping method was featured in FSM a few months ago. First, you spray the model (or the whole area where you will apply chips) with a silver paint. When the paint has fully dried, apply water from a brush onto the area. Now, you are going to need large, flaky salt. Using a damp brush, dip it in some salt. Brush the salt onto the areas where you want your chips. You will have to move them around with a toothpick or another material until they are in the right position.

Once the salt has dried onto the surface, spray the base coat and all the other camoflage colors. Once you are satisfied with your paint job, use a stiff brush to chip the salt off. If the brush doesnt pull it off, you may have to use a toothpick or tool of some kind. The salt acts as a mask, and leaves silver where it used to be. Now you can clear coat and decal your model.

You can use popcorn salt for 1/72nd models. Table salt will also work for smaller dings.

It sounds like it would be easier with a paintbrush after it’s all painted

The "Salt Technique" that Roberto is refering to can achieve some great results. But it is also a technique that is very tough to master and can be easily overdone.

MichealVK, a member here, did some experimenting with it. Maybe he'll have a comment or two about it.

I use a silver graphite pencil to do some scratches and that works quite well. You have to experiment to figure out a good pencil though

hey guys, thanks for all of you replies. the salt technique sounds good and I think I'll try
it someday. as for now I will use the pencil. I will go practice on an old model right now.

Thanks