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makalakalak
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That's a great idea - I'll give that a test as well. Gary was nice enough to offer a suggestion of trying to use modelling coal. Mix it with some watered down barnacle coloured paint and PVA, dab it where we want it, waiting for it to dry, then very lightly sanding the top layer of paint off the top of the coal. I'll report back once I have tested a method or two. Got to get the hull finished, first. Proving quite the mission.
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@Bob Cleek - again, thanks for the detail. This is set in a world with cannons, so this information is valuable. The techniques on barnacles (without going barmey), I am still lacking, however!
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@Bob Cleek - thanks for such a detailed response! I apologise, I should have prefaced that I am not interested in making this model seaworthy; it is for a Dungeons and Dragons item I'm working on. Re: damage types, barnacles is definitely the way I want to go, with additional wear from heavy use and perhaps even combat, hence the goal of the look of the small gouges in the @riverboat model. Some general algae may be necessary, but I have techniques necessary for this already. My current thinking for barnacles is (semi)crushed kitty litter with tiny holes drilled into them followed by a very dark, dark green wash. May have to do some tests.
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@mtaylor - I specified at the bottom of my original post that I was using unpainted, unvarnished mahogany. Regardless, I shall take a look at those sources, thank you
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@riverboat - just learned I could tag. If you are still active, your input would be invaluable.
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Hi all, I'm brand new to this site, so apologies if I have missed this information elsewhere - I've done my best to search through this forum. I'm ultimately looking for a way in which to mark the waterline of a ship by having the hull below the 'waterline' significantly more weathered/barnacle encrusted. I've seen a handful of people implement this beautifully, most notably Frank 'riverboat', linked and attached below, but their techniques I haven't managed to lock down. If anyone can shed some light on the situation, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read through. Notes: the ship is 1:60 scale, and the hull will be made from unpainted, unvarnished mahogany planks. Cheers, Jordan
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