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Trying Salt to Rust a Chemical Tank.
I picked up this model at a game convention years ago and knew it would be my test piece when I watched @avernos Gerry Can on using salt to simulate rust. I figured it might help mask or distract from the construction lines from the 3D print.
Primed in white then painted in a terracotta color. Will be sloppier next time to further variegate the color
I brushed on water to select areas and poured salt over them. Then I sprayed them with Army Painter Wolf Grey.
The salt makes a great texture on its own.
After the paint dried I rubbed most of the salt off.
Not entirely happy with the color of the rust I added more layers of orange.
I then used Secret Weapon Armor Wash to add grime and streaks.
After some Aggrax Eathshade and selected highlights the chemical tank is finished.
It is a simple but effective technique I will be using a lot more in future. @avernos Thanks, GerryCan!
I like how the remaining salt under the primer looks like rust is building up under the paint.
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