Salt chipping

[Peej]

I have seen a few models that have been salt chipped with fantastic results but cannot find any info on how to do this. Can I pick someones brains please?

[flyjoe180]

Yep, read Ian's replies on this thread Paul http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/how-to-do-chips-chipping-on-a-pick-up-truck.10403/#post-72183

Alternatively this is a tutorial http://www.swannysmodels.com/Salting.html

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Lots of video's on uTube as well.

Adrian

[PaulTRose]

this is a great technique that only needs a little practice

[eddiesolo]

I have used the Hairspray method but tend to use salting more as it is a quick and easy way to get that worn look very quickly. Dead easy to do too, as the guys have said have a look at the links, if you're still stuck then ask away.

Si

[Guest]

Personally, I found salt chipping to be difficult to control - you only see the effect after removing the salt & can end up with overdone areas.

Sponge chipping is quicker & more controllable with finer results IMHO

[stona]

Personally, I found salt chipping to be difficult to control

I find it difficult to keep in scale and don't find it very useful for aircraft. I think it is more appropriate for heavily weathered subjects and I've seen it used to great effect on vehicles and armour.

Cheers

Steve

[BBdave]

I found it easy having tried it for the first time this week I didn't think of watching tutorials so just guessed how to do it.

I like the effect I got if your sparing with the water the less salt will stick and once fully dry you can remove excessive salt before spraying so I think it's quite controllable and if the grains seem to big grind some down to a powder.

Dave

[stona]

if the grains seem to big grind some down to a powder.Dave

Dave, I tried that and the salt then dissolved in the water leaving a nasty briny residue in the paint! Maybe I'm doing something wrong but I just couldn't get the look that I was looking for. I did get it to work on a rare (for me) Japanese subject on which a lot more wear and tear was wanted.

Cheers

Steve

[eddiesolo]

I agree that on small scale or fine detailing models it is not the best method, for me-as I like to do really battered-it is great for large areas. One method I have used is to do a base coat then seal then top coat and use a cocktail stick with thinners to remove paint gently.

Si

[Peej]

Thanks very much chaps. Will have to get building so I can practice.

[monica]

real cannot add more than whats been said, on 1.72 or so i would not real try to use that method ,but as said the sponge method works well,

on a plane for the wings i should work fine,

I did not real look at how too, just the info i picked up from the lads hear and was able to have a go at it,

as said you can grind the salt down , to have fine and bigger bits, just use your finger to place were you wont to use it and add,water then salt

so you can do small area , just give it a try on some think ,and see how you go,