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Oxford Diecast JCB C3X 1980s - Step 4. A Not So Light Coloured Pigment.

Entry posted by Mick Bonwick July 15, 2019

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The next stage of dirtification was to add another layer of pigment, using the slightly darker shade of Dark Earth. This was added to the existing layer by simply using the pot lid technique and plonking the pigment on top of the Europe Earth layer. I needed to put a layer of Dullcote onto the Europe Earth first, though, or the new layer would have just fallen off. If you try this, don't get the aerosol nozzle too close to the model or the blast will remove your carefully crafted earlier attempt!

I distributed the Dark Earth over a wider area than the Europe Earth, just to introduce some variety to the discolouration. You can see the effect on the cab sides and roof, and randomly selected other parts.