Weathering Model - Crumbling Into Pieces In My Hands

GovernorTarkin

Think there's a good chance I'll be settling on a Flory product for a full wash/sludge bath on my next Bandai kit.

I suppose one of my final questions is what about things like streaking grime, running rust, rain stains etc.?

Would something like an Oilbrusher from Ammo by Mig be an option in this case since the amount of oil paint and thinner needed to create these effects is so minimal? 

From what I can tell, it looks like Flory products are more suited to something like a full wash/sludge bath rather than creating streaking effects.

 

Yes it's a technique to be practiced,it's called stumping,you basically dab on a streak of oil paint,then drag the brush down until your original streak is faded out and looks like a run,practice on other stuff till you get it.

GovernorTarkin

Do you generally do a final matte coat over the Flory wash?

 

Yes,unless your final finish need to be gloss,a clear coat will protect it from any future techniques.

So in this case I would imaginge you'd...

1. Prime
2. Paint
3. Gloss Coat
4. Flory Wash
5. Gloss Coat
6. Oil Streaking
7. Final Matte Coat

That the general idea?

Yes,the only thing, some people do the streaking on gloss,some do it on flat,I prefer the doing it on a flat finish,and it works for me.

Do a Google search and see what opinions other modelers have,and see what works for you.

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Using a little bit of turpentine, here and there on a Q-tip for streaking on a model isn't likely to be an issue.  The other issues associated with it come from high levels of exposure, which us modelers usually don't experience.