Greenstuffworld weathering sticks

[Marshal Vespasian]

These things worth it?

Kind of forgot they existed and would save me from hoarding tons of battle foam. Also I feel like my battle foam makes larger chips than I really want.

Edited August 16, 2020 by Marshal Vespasian

[Bung]

I wouldnt buy them. Just not worth the money. Piece of foam and tweezers work just fine.

Maybe get some different kind of foam / sponges and work in the paint load and pressure.

Save the money for more models.

Edited August 16, 2020 by Bung

[Fajita Fan]

Makeup sponges torn up with one of those tweezers that stays closed till you squeeze them.

[Ramell]

I just use pieces cut from a dishwashing sponge, and self-closing tweezers like Fajita Fan said.

[Lovecraft0110]

These things worth it?

Kind of forgot they existed and would save me from hoarding tons of battle foam. Also I feel like my battle foam makes larger chips than I really want.

Hey Vespasian,

 

I have the sticks, but they're not worth it. Kitchen sponge produces much better results. Try that held with pliers.

 

I created a Discord for my YT channel, by the way

We're about 30, all dedicated modellers. You are very welcome to join if you have any weathering questions.

[Subtle Discord]

Seriously, buy some styrene tube and cut some strips of foam and thread them into the tube. Then you have what's pictured with this product and you have some styrene tube you can use for scratch building.

 

I also advocate for getting some cross-clamping needle-nose tweezers, that are also useful for other tasks, and just clamp a small chunk of foam to create a 'chipping sponge brush'. I find this technique works really well to give reasonable amount of control. Not only can you adjust how the foam is clamped but you can choose the foam you use as well; lighter with more bubbles and it aids in getting more of the 'crackling' look in chipping while a denser foam is good for the more 'speckling' appearance.

 

[Fajita Fan]

 

 

I also advocate for getting some cross-clamping needle-nose tweezers

I knew they had a name and was waiting for some smart person to chime in here.  Seriously, everyone needs these for gluing stuff or soldering wires too, they're great.  

[Marshal Vespasian]

Alright thanks guys!

As I said currently I use the leftover battlefoam pieces from my 'build your own case' battlefoam mats. It works pretty okay. So I guess I'll have to experiment with the amount of pressure I apply. I did weather some 5k of imperial fists with that method already and the look fine so never change a running system I guess

Gona try some makeup sponges though maybe they work a little bit bette

Edited August 18, 2020 by Marshal Vespasian

[Subtle Discord]

I recommend looking up some videos on how to use a sponge to create chipping; if you're anything like me you figured it was rather straight forward technique, lightly dip the foam in some paint and then tap in on the model to place the paint. While that is basically what's done I was surprised when I watched a few different people use the technique and they did it in different ways to get the desired effect.

 

My preferred technique is to work with thinned paint that I add a bit of Future Floor Wax to so it reduces the surface tension and use a piece of foam with large bubbles; once you load the foam with paint first test it on a throw-away surface/object and if it's placing too much paint you'll want to blot some off on a tissue until you're getting the desired effect which should look like random cracks and flakes of paint peeling away.

 

The other common technique I've seen is to use a denser sponge with paint straight from the bottle; with this you'll load the paint on the sponge and then blot most of it away on a tissue almost like you're dry-brushing. With this technique you'll need to press harder and the paint placed will be very light and speckled, excellent for making edges and surfaces look like they've been chipped and scoured over long use in a harsh environment.

 

I recommend avoiding makeup sponges. They will have a very dense foam structure that won't work well with to give the effect you're looking for. If you want small and subtle chipping go find a video showing someone using the second technique I described to get a visual idea what you're aiming for.