Toning Down Refit Aztec Decals?

[dchimpy]

Hi

I'm new to posting here so forgive me if this has been covered in another thread. I'm working on the polar lights 1:1000 refit, and I'm ready to apply my base color. I've noticed that many folks have used basic white or pearl white, but I'm interested in finding a way to tone down the contrast between the base color and the aztec decals as much as possible. I'm trying to decide between using an off white/very light grey base coat, or spraying the decaled model with matte clear coat with a drop of white in it to cover the model with a milky haze. Another thought was to tone down the aztec decals with white pastels after the decals have been applied. Any opinions/suggestions of better techniques anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Erratic Ensign


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[Kekker]

Overspraying would be the better way to go. It would be hard to get coverage as even if you used pastels.

You could either use a clear with some paint added, or really thin down your paint as the overcoat and lightly mist it on.

Of course - test your mix first! Nothing worse than trying something out on the model itself and finding out it's not working! (guess how I know) Give your test piece the whole treatment: base coat of the paint you use, decal (if you have any spare/leftovers from the kit, use those) and any other treatment you've given the model. That way you know exactly how it will work on the model.

Kev

[dizzyfugu]

I'd also suggest a thin(ed), even layer of the basic color under the decals on top of them. Airbrush recommended - it is also possible to do that through dry-brushing, but this looks rather like a worn marking, and at a small scale like this it's not really approriate. Would look too dirty.