Paint Chipping

[UK_Widowmaker]

Hi Skinners

 

Any advice on the best technique for paintchip effects on the Wooden frame of an Albatross?

[Bullethead]

I assume you're talking about a situation where the fuselage is painted, not natural wood. Thus, you're concerned about boot heel scratches to the right rear of the cockpit, from swinging the right leg over the top from the ladder on the left side, and toe scuffs around the steps on the left side.

 

For this, I create a tan color suitable for the underlying wood. Then I draw short lines 1 pixel wide in the desired area, angled as the heel and toe would strike. I then put a gaussian blur on them, to make them look narrower, like scratches instead of gouges.

[UK_Widowmaker]

I assume you're talking about a situation where the fuselage is painted, not natural wood. Thus, you're concerned about boot heel scratches to the right rear of the cockpit, from swinging the right leg over the top from the ladder on the left side, and toe scuffs around the steps on the left side.

 

For this, I create a tan color suitable for the underlying wood. Then I draw short lines 1 pixel wide in the desired area, angled as the heel and toe would strike. I then put a gaussian blur on them, to make them look narrower, like scratches instead of gouges.

 

Hi BH...Yes, that's exactly it...thanks, I'll give it a go :)

[Bullethead]

So, how'd it work for you?

[UK_Widowmaker]

So, how'd it work for you?

 

Sorry BH..just noticed your reply.

 

Havent tried it yet..not skinning at the moment..due to nice weather, and BIG Fish!....will let you know when i next try a skin..thanks m8