Glaze or Inks Over Metallic Zenithal Primed Models

[Cris R]

I’m in the process of putting together a paint scheme for my Blackshields and wanted some tips on an idea I’m kicking around. The idea is doing Zenithal priming using silvers and then using a grey ink, glaze, or something like Contrast paints so it looks more matte without completely losing some of the metallic sheen. Has anyone else done this who can give me pointers? Thanks!

[Grotsmasha]

Haven't tried greys specifically, but contrast works well over metallics. I'd recommend doing 50/50 medium / contrast just in case it's too powerful straight from the pot. Much easier to add more than take it off

[tychobi]

I use this a lot. Love my golden transparent paints. I encourage you to push contrast and not wash too liberally. Or go back and highlight

[Cris R]

The 50/50 Contrast/Contrast Medium mix is what I have in mind but I'm also mulling over using the Scale 75 Instant Color black since that range is much thinner than the Contrast line. Has anyone used those for this purpose?

[jaxom]

EDIT: took out not entirely relevant, shinier, full recipe; replaced it with another example.

 

Here's a WIP shot of Leadbelcher and the contrast paint, only.

 

 

And Duncan Rhodes doing Basilicanum Grey over Leadbelcher

 

Edited September 20, 2021 by jaxom

[Kastor Krieg]

Vallejo Metal Color "Exhaust Manifold" airbrushed over black primer, washed with Black Templar Contrast. Basically Leadbelcher and BT Contrast.

[Cris R]

Vallejo Metal Color "Exhaust Manifold" airbrushed over black primer, washed with Black Templar Contrast. Basically Leadbelcher and BT Contrast.

That looks really smooth. How did you avoid the splotchy look you regularly get with Contrast paints?

[Kastor Krieg]

That looks really smooth. How did you avoid the splotchy look you regularly get with Contrast paints?

Metallics are a bit "glossy" surfaces themselves. The rest is pooling control and using a larger brush, but not overloading it with paint.

[Cris R]

 

That looks really smooth. How did you avoid the splotchy look you regularly get with Contrast paints?

Metallics are a bit "glossy" surfaces themselves. The rest is pooling control and using a larger brush, but not overloading it with paint.

 

I use gloss coats and oil washes, so I know the benefits of having smooth surfaces when using these kinds of techniques. Any thoughts on applying Contrast over gloss coats on metal primers?

[Rik Lightstar]

Replied to wrong topic, le face-palm

 

Rik

Edited September 21, 2021 by Rik Lightstar