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  • Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds
    • Apr 2012
    • 3008
    #1

    "Weathering" Car interiors?

    My current build is calling out for the interior of my Aston Martin to be painted Tamiya XF 63 German Grey, if I do this it will be all one colour and not realistic at all.

    With aircraft interiors I put a wash over in an appropriate colour, black, brown etc, what do I do with my car as it's a new car it wouldn't have any stains or wear and tear marks but I don't want it to look like plastic by the same token, so any suggestions?

    Adrian
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      #2
      How about colour modulation? Add a touch of white to the grey & hit the edges of surfaces with that, getting progressively lighter as you move upward. So the dash would be lighter than the centre console etc.

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        • PaulTRose
          SMF Supporters
          • Jun 2013
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          • Paul
          • Tattooine
          #3
          bit of dry brushing with a light colour to bring out the highlights
          Per Ardua

          We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been

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            • flyjoe180
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              • Jan 2012
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              • Joe
              • Earth
              #4
              You could also make subtle differences, such as to the steering wheel or the gear shift Adrain. Make a section of it shiny where it is held the most and therefore worn a little. Also the gear stick shift can have the same effect. Of course this assumes that Aston Martin use leather and not some synthetic plastic rubbish. Maybe darken/lighten the floor in sections to represent foot wear in the driver's side. In addition to using lighter/darker colours you could also try using a subtle matt coat over certain areas to give a slightly worn effect to the upholstery/leather seats.

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                • Ian M
                  Administrator
                  • Dec 2008
                  • 18261
                  • Ian
                  • Falster, Denmark
                  #5
                  I think I would pin wash the detail to increase the shadows and then a quick dry brush to lift the highlights.

                  An Aston is not a typical "school run" car and I would hope kept in tip top order.

                  I dont think you can get an Aston with 'plastic' in the cabin. European leather. (no barbwire to scar the hides).

                  Pick out the detail and keep it clean.

                  Ian M
                  Group builds

                  Bismarck

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                    • Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds
                      • Apr 2012
                      • 3008
                      #6
                      I've got some flock for the carpet in a nice matching grey and when I had finished the german grey I add a few drops of white and just ghosted some of the edges, it looked good when in the spray booth, now its dry it looks just the same, lol

                      Adrian

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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Got a pic of the shape and style of the seats?

                          If white isn't showing well then maybe a darker shade in creases and folds?

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