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Basic Techniques for Using MIG Pigments
MIG Pigments have become
the standard for weathering. They can be used on Vehicles aircraft or
Ship Models, as well as on figures. So whether
you wargame or model in other scales MIG Pigments offer you the chance
to take your models to the next level with a few easy techniques.
There are two basic
techniques:
1. Direct use
2. Combined use
DIRECT
USE
Apply pigments
directly with a paintbrush to create the following results: |
DESERT
DUST
The pigment is
applied directly to a matt surface. If the surface is
glossy, the powder can disappear with time. See below: |
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SMOKE
Use black pigment
directly, apply with a flat brush working the pigment in untill you
get the desired effect.. |
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RUSTY
SURFACES
Either apply
direct with a brush or.. Apply
the pigment by mixing it with MIG Thinners until you get a thin
paste then
apply using a brush. If
you over do it the rust pigment can be
brushed off the model with an old stiff brush. RUSTY TRACK
Working directly
with rust colours, you can get very good effects on vehicles
tracks.
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DIRT
EFFECTS ON AIRPLANES
By using different
mixtures of grey and brown, we can create
subtle effects on different parts of an airplane to simulate exhaust
gas marks and cordite streaking. |
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CITY
DUST
The best way
to produce the dust of a demolished city is by applying
pigments directly brush off what you don't need. |
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these effects can be made permanent using MIG FIXER for when you
are happy with the overall effect. |
COMBINED USE
By combining the pigment
with other products, you can expand the effects you can achieve, as
shown in the list below:
DRY (EUROPEAN)
EARTH
Where earth
has dried on a vehicle, the aspect is different to the one generated
by desert dust. You should use
a dark brown pigment. It is applied with a paintbrush on the surface. |
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A few drops
of MIG THINNER are added. The MIG THINNER helps to fix the powder
on
the surface.
Once you are
happy with the effect MIG FIXER can be applied for a more permanent
effect |
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ASH
by mixing
black and white, you can make small heaps of powder under wheels,
or wooden/rubber areas. Onc again, add a few drops of MIG THINNER. |
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DRY MUD
to create
this effect, mix plaster, brown clear pigments, and MIG RESIN
FOR PIGMENTS. Apply the mixture with an old paintbrush. Watch the
drying
process carefully, because unwanted effects can materialise.
Once dry, it is impossible to remove the mud. |
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FRESH MUD
By
mixing a large amount of dark brown pigment and black color,
MIG DAMP EARTH MIXTURE and plaster, you can achieve a very realistic
effect. You can also add earth, fine sand or small stones to
the
mixture. |
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FIGURE EFFECTS
On
the uniforms of the soldiers and crews, the quickest and most
effective way to add dry mud and dirt is to blend pigments with
turpentine |
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| SPECIFIC EFFECTS |
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Applying
Pigments to a vehicle soft top
1. Apply the
pigments using a brush and brush gently into the soft top |
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| 2. Drip MIG THINNER drop by drop into the pigmented
area to blend and fix the Pigments |
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| 3. Brush using a large older brush to further blend
and remove excess or add further pigments. |
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| Applying Dirt to Tyres |
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