Paul Brown 1,067 Report post Posted September 11 Er, you did read that correctly. This is a set of PE brass templates used to create weathered, faded, dusty, splatter effects using an airbrush. The templates are 63x63mm, quite small, but even with a large model there is probably enough randomness for them not to look repetitive if set at different angles, reversed etc etc. How close you hold them to the surface you are spraying will determine edge hardness. I have seen similar templates used with great effect, but I would suggest subtlety is the key. Here's some close ups. You might be familiar with the idea of black basing and marbling - I've watched the videos, but in all honesty I'd rather, erm, watch paint dry than try a technique that turns painting into a feat of endurance. These could well give you similar results in a fraction of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 452 Report post Posted September 11 id like to see the results of someone using them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 4,494 Report post Posted September 12 Nice idea but I'm with Paul modelling time is limited I don't want to spend longer than needed getting a result Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker 1,088 Report post Posted November 29 Belatedly I stumbled across this and it reminded me of something similar I have for reproducing wood grain. That said, I have had a few goes at artistic woodwork and still not given them a try out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Brown 1,067 Report post Posted December 7 My first attempt using Trinity Splatter. I held the template a few millimetres above the surface to try and get soft edges. It still looked a little too well defined so I misted on the same colour as a blending coat and it's what I was hoping to get. I've never tried marbling so I can't compare, but this seems to be a no brainer. Model is the 1/72 Modelcollect E-100 chassis, paints are AK primer variations. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 4,494 Report post Posted December 7 I get it I'm just not sure about it myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 699 Report post Posted Saturday at 11:22 PM On 9/12/2019 at 12:05 AM, Paul Brown said: Er, you did read that correctly. This is a set of PE brass templates used to create weathered, faded, dusty, splatter effects using an airbrush. Where can you get them from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Brown 1,067 Report post Posted Sunday at 12:39 AM I got them direct from Uschi van der Rosten 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunhertz 4,494 Report post Posted Sunday at 06:14 AM Uschi or albion alloys or top notch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Brown 1,067 Report post Posted Sunday at 02:36 PM 8 hours ago, Grunhertz said: or top notch I thought I'd seen a post to that effect by Sean on Facebook, but I couldn't find it to confirm. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
