discussion Sun bleeching Idea

[slupanter]

Hey all

I washed a 1:35 sherman the other day and to my supprise I sun beeched the tank by use really hot water. Is this silly, before hands and faces are added could you dip you infantry in hot water the beech there uniforms?

 

[Guest]

I think you will find this is due to the paint (assuming it is Acrylic) getting softened in the hot water and thinning out. Never tried it myself though.

 

[slupanter]

yeah it is acrylic. But hoping the put a test together and dip him then dry THEN wash with black/brown wash in the details?

 

[Guest]

You might just run into difficulties with the paint coming loose from the surface of the model so at leasr take great care when handling.

 

[stona]

If it works,it works which is great. My only reservation would be how repeatable is it? Are you able to control the effect to give a consistent result or is it a bit hit and miss?

Cheers

Steve