I made this vignette using downloaded models of an Alien xenomorph and some starship walls (links to the models/authors at the bottom) and a custom-made base for a starship corridor.
weathering
Rookie mistakes e.06 – Chipping flood
Tips and tricksIt’s not a typo, I wanted to type “flood” and not “fluid” because I’m afraid I flooded the paintwork with chipping fluid (hairspray in this case).
Rookie mistakes e.04 – Wash Penetration
Tips and tricksAnother example of a mistake with the oil wash application – The stencil decals remain soaked with the oil wash after the wash removal.
Rookie mistakes e.02 – Dirty boy
Tips and tricksThis “dirty boy” maybe looks like another example of overdoing the weathering, but actually it’s a different mistake. Let me explain it.
In order to achieve the effect of dirtiness and accent the panel lines I’ve used the popular “oil wash” technique. The good side of this technique is that you can’t overdo it because you can easily remove the excess oil wash with the oil thinner. But I made a mistake.
Rookie mistakes e.01 – Overdoing it
Tips and tricksWhen it comes to weathering techniques, one of the most common mistakes among rookies is overdoing it. We all want to create that super cool wear and tear effects that we’ve seen on the internet, that make models look aged under the weather and operating conditions and we just can’t refrain ourselves from putting too much of it.