Post shading with Pencils and Pastels

Pastels are the best.post shade is third Place.

route62

You may find oil paints to be a better option.  Here is a great video on it.  I have done this technique on several builds with great results:

 

I have a few oils as well. My plan was to use both techniques situationally. As for post shading I haven't seen anything using oils. 

Edit: the video is great. I'll have to study the techique more and try it out.

UnwaryPaladin

The pastel chalks (NOT oil pastels) are great for adding subtle color. The work best on a matte finish, they should be the last step in your finish work. Top coating will change their color, so don't top coat them. They are surprisingly durable, the pigment works it's way down into the matte finish and will not smudge when the model is handled. 

They work great for exhaust, fading panels, etc. I scrape some pigment from the stick with a razor onto a pallete. You can mix the colors to get the shade you want. Apply them with a brush or Qtip, then blend with a paper blending stick or a small piece of toilet paper. 

 

Thanks for the tips. I did notice better results with matte finish on my last project. My plan was to do exactly what you stated above. This confirms my thoughts.

You may find oil paints to be a better option.  Here is a great video on it.  I have done this technique on several builds with great results:

The pastel chalks (NOT oil pastels) are great for adding subtle color. The work best on a matte finish, they should be the last step in your finish work. Top coating will change their color, so don't top coat them. They are surprisingly durable, the pigment works it's way down into the matte finish and will not smudge when the model is handled. 

They work great for exhaust, fading panels, etc. I scrape some pigment from the stick with a razor onto a pallete. You can mix the colors to get the shade you want. Apply them with a brush or Qtip, then blend with a paper blending stick or a small piece of toilet paper.