From Cashier Paper Roll to a Rusted Steel Coil
This little quick 'how-to', is for a future project I am planning a 1:24 scale diorama, which is going to involve some major scratch building and many detail objects. So stay tuned. If you know me than you know how I always like to find a cheap method of making things. It may not be the most perfect method, but the end results looks amazing. Within my own eyes, at least. 🙂
My methods used here are:
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A cashier paper roll
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I brushed a mixture of light, dark rust, white, black, and grey pigments until I was satisfied with how it looked.
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Then I took some oderless thinner and dabbed it on the entire roll covering every part of it. A tip is to not soak up the pigments too much. I went against this tip, only when I wanted a 'caked-up rusted' look, as in one of the photos. Let it dry.
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After the thinner had almost dried up completely, I sprayed on a dull coat on the entire surface.
...and Voila!
Wonderful technique, Charles!
Thanks for sharing!
Most welcome my friend.
Thanks for sharing this technique, Charles @tiking
You clearly showed that it results in a very realistic looking coil of steel.
My pleasure.
Can't wait to see what your plans are for this Charles !
Thanks Neil. Me too. 🙂
The usual realistic work of Charles King on display...what's next?
HeHe! Thanks man. Appreciate the love.
Impressive, Charles (@tiking). Looking forward to seeing what you will be using this on.
Thank you George. I have some other some other smaller projects that I want to start and finish before starting on the bigger one.
A simple, cheap, and useful technique, thanks for sharing. I hate it when the check-out person runs out of till roll though.
Hehe!
Very, very cool, Mr. King.
Thank you kindly Tom. Much appreciated.
That's so cool ... Inventive thinking !
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
Thank you Maarten. Glad you approve. 🙂
Dang you are creative!
Thanks man. always trying to find a cheap alternative. 🙂
Absolutely FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing! I am definitely looking forward to the amazing diorama you are planning.
Thank you, Morne. 🙂 Amazing? I don't know, but I'm gonna try. 🙂
@tiking Thats is totally amazing and SO COOL! Great work!
Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. I kinda like simple methods. I'm no pro myself, but if it looks the part, I'll take it as is. 🙂 God Bless!