How to apply mottle camo with chalk powder (artist's dry pastel, without airbrush)

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This tutorial shows you a method on how to make a mottle camouflage effect without the use of an airbrush. A very convincing effect can be achieved with the powder from artist's dry pastels!
The full build and result of the plane in this video can be viewed here;
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Watch the previous non-airbrush mottle camo method (sponge dipped in paint) here;
• How to make a mottle c...
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@roadrunner6161 7 ай бұрын

This is a very good and simple technique. I have been using them for my German WWII tanks for many years. I think the result is better than airbrushing.

@BrianSanders-tn7pi 21 күн бұрын

Hi. A very interesting tutorial. I have thought about using this technique on my small scale vehicles. I think that I will giv it a go. Thanks.

@KitKabinet 20 күн бұрын

You're welcome! A while back I have used this technique on a 1/72 Kübelwagen, so it should work. Good luck!👍

@lrferrer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! Amazing work!

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much!

@timothygraham5150 Ай бұрын

Great tutorial, thank you!

@KitKabinet Ай бұрын

You're welcome! 👍

@alyciamarrison2916 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really good!

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mc205alvarez99 4 жыл бұрын

excellent work!

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@767bob 4 жыл бұрын

Great video...I have used dry pastels for engine exhaust and weathering but never though about using it this way...thank you!

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is actually not that different from making exhaust stains except from the used colours.

@stephanedavid3421 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Almost 60 and the idea never occurred to me and yet, it is so logical !!

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about the use of pigments for camo, and then I found some models by someone on the web who has been using this trick for over 7 years. I'm surprised this technique isn't used more often by modellers; it's so easy yet effective, and a lot cheaper than an airbrush.

@pedroalbicastrense353 4 жыл бұрын

Super vidéo again very helpful for me cause i continue to work only with brush and and sprays . Thanks a lot to share . I'm impatient to see the next !

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and good luck with this technique!

@juandulanto9650 4 жыл бұрын

Original idea great tecnic !!!

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bigcharliesmodelgarage296 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for sharing

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@tornado2201 3 жыл бұрын

it works! thank you very much :)

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! In fact I prefer this method over my airbrush for mottle camo 👍

@marianmm7034 4 жыл бұрын

Original idea and very nice work !

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not entirely my idea though :-)

@patrickhayden5031 Жыл бұрын

Well, this was a timely view! I have just pre-shaded the panel lines on an Me-262 and will need to do SOME mottling at the interface of the underside colour and the topside. The big trick will be to acquire pastels which match. Thanks

@KitKabinet Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! It is possible to tweak the colour powders a little bit by using similar shades, but note that if the contrast between the mixed powders is very high, you might end up with a 'salt and pepper' effect. Although that could work just fine for a gritty dust effect, it may be less suited for a smooth mottle effect. Hope this helps.

@patrickhayden5031 Жыл бұрын

@@KitKabinet Thanks.

@romk.m.1081 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Taiwan. Courtesy of KZfaq recommendation. Fantastic methods of hand print camouflage. Thank you for your sharing. I'm getting lazy of airbrush, vacuum cleaning the room before use, set up ventilation, cleaning and washing the tools after use. So I will definitely use the sponge method for darker surface and dry pastels method for lighter surface for my next project. I mainly build 1/72 airplanes and 1/144 for larger planes, and also AFVs. I presume they can also apply to AFVs modelling? I have subscribed to your channel.

@KitKabinet 10 ай бұрын

Greetings, and thanks for the sub! I have also used the technique on a Kübelwagen, so that works. One thing to keep in mind; the mottle spots will come out a bit darker after spraying on the layer of varnish.

@sergliver5845 3 жыл бұрын

Привет ! Интересный метод Вы показываете, очень интересный !! Я не хочу окрашивать модели аэрографом , окрашиваются только кистью, но камуфляжные пятна не знал ,как сделать более реалистично и Вы показали, браво 👍

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, я рад, что смог помочь! Я часто использую эти методы вместе; Аэрограф, обычная кисть и меловая пудра на одной модели.

@user-sd4pj7vy1q 2 жыл бұрын

Вы действительно ПРИНЦИПИАЛЬНО не хотите красить аэром ? Или боитесь его ?

@vibrator-heavymetal-miskolc 4 жыл бұрын

"Looks so italian!" On a plane with Hungarian Royal Air Force markings. :) ;) ofc. The plane istelf is Italian. Btw. Really good tutorial, helped so much, thank you for it!

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And it's indeed surprising that the Hungarian Air Force made much better use of the Reggiane than the Italians themselves.

@PretzelDarter 3 жыл бұрын

Will a can of Flat-Matt Topcoat work in place of varnish, or is varnish required? Thank you for the great video by the way, trying this technique out with a Macchi C.200 kit I've been working on

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

While a matt coat will work sealing the dry pastel mottle that was applied, I use a gloss/semi gloss coat at this stage because of the next step, which is adding the decals. Decals work better on a glossy surface as it helps to prevent silvering of the carrier film. I usually apply a matt topcoat over that as the final layer. Good luck with your build!

@PretzelDarter 3 жыл бұрын

@@KitKabinet Alright, thank you for the guidance and such a fast response!

@iceman4491 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The question I'm about to ask may sound really stupid to you but I'll explain why I'm asking it at the end of the comment. Are you using chalk sticks like the ones you would use on a blackboard or dry pastels like the one kids would use to draw on paper? English is not my main language so I had some difficulties.

@KitKabinet 2 жыл бұрын

That's a perfectly viable question; the artist's dry pastels used in the video typically have a high pigment load, and are somewhat 'powdery' to the touch. They are round like blackboard chalk sticks, but much softer. The dry pastels often seen in kid's colouring boxes are often square in section and a bit harder as well.

@iceman4491 2 жыл бұрын

@@KitKabinet oh ok now I get it. Thx a lot

@morback83 4 ай бұрын

Hi, can you seal it by brushing the varnish on?

@KitKabinet 4 ай бұрын

I would not recommend brushing it on; the pigment particles will most likely mix with the varnish and then smudge along with the brush strokes. With a sprayed varnish (in light several light coats, and letting it dry between the spray sessions) the varnish mist will settle and stay right on the spot where it is sprayed. Hope this helps.

@MottysMilitaryModels 4 жыл бұрын

Hello buddy, what a great little technique. I've been modelling since, I'd say I was about 7 or 8. I'm 38 now, (I know, I know I only look 21) ha ha. But I've been modelling more seriously for the last 3 years. So when I say seriously I mean more paints, airbrush, buy research material, books magazines etc, even started this, my own KZfaq channel. I have never seen anyone do this before. I hope you and your family are all well, fit and healthy during this awful time. I've subbed to you my friend. Stay safe and looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Stay safe buddy

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wondered if pastels for weathering and staining could be used for camo, and a quick search told me that one modeler already had good success with it several years ago; his work can be found on several online fora. I was a bit surprised that this method apparently isn't used so widely, as it is very easy and yields nice results. I tweaked the execution a bit to my taste. Best of luck in these challenging times.

@sergliver5845 3 жыл бұрын

Привет! Жаль, что я не понимаю английский!! Ваш метод, что Вы сейчас показали, для меня ооочень важен!!!! У меня нет аэрографа и пятна камуфляжа не знал,как делать . Чем Вы разбавляли и что за краска или пигмент ???

@KitKabinet 3 жыл бұрын

Привет! Я не знаю русского, поэтому использую гугл переводчик. 😉 Пигменты, использованные в этом видео, представляют собой только порошок от меловых палочек; другие разведения не используются. Два важных момента, если вы не говорите по-английски; этот метод лучше всего работает, если основной красочный слой - матовый акрил. А также не забудьте аккуратно покрыть свою работу тонким слоем аэрозольного лака, чтобы порошок не растаял.

@user-sd4pj7vy1q 2 жыл бұрын

Намного проще обзавестись аэрографом, не такие уж и больщие деньги Даже компрессор можно не покупать, а использовать его от брошенного холодильника И ДАЖЕ ДОГОВОРИТЬСЯ с мастером=ремонтником холодильников. Поверьте, аэрограф , точнее работа с ним, не так сложна, как кажется, даже показанный здесь способ более сложен, чем работа с аэром. Как говорится, не боги горшки....

@jdbmx1485 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think this is a better technique than your last video mate

@KitKabinet 4 жыл бұрын

You mean the sponge method camo vid? It depends; this dry pastel technique gives a nicer subtle effect, but it doesn't work that good if you want to apply light spots on a dark surface. In that case it's probably better to use the sponge method. But for dark spots on a light surface, I'd advise this method.