how to: weld lines
PRIVATEER
11-13-2005, 02:44 PM
Lots of you have asked how I did the weld lines on the '31 Ford I built. Heres how I did it. I would like to take credit for this idea but I can't. Robrex gave me the idea. Here goes.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0162.jpg
Here's what you need to make the welds. Be careful with the Liquid Nails, this stuff is pretty messy and when dry, it is rock hard. The hypodermic needle I used is pretty small, the bigger needles will give you a thicker line.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0164.jpg
Fill the needle with the Liquid Nail and squirt it out where you want the weld. Move the needle slowly as you go making the bead. A back and forth motion works for me.It should look like this.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0165.jpg
After a few hours I primed the surface.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0166.jpg
Airbrush the weld line with a natural metal. I used Testors Metalizer aluminum.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0167.jpg
Give the weld and surrounding area a heavy black wash. The weld itself should get a VERY heavy wash of black. Let this dry.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0171.jpg
The last step is to pick out the very top of the weld with silver paint and a tiny brush.
Thats it.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0162.jpg
Here's what you need to make the welds. Be careful with the Liquid Nails, this stuff is pretty messy and when dry, it is rock hard. The hypodermic needle I used is pretty small, the bigger needles will give you a thicker line.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0164.jpg
Fill the needle with the Liquid Nail and squirt it out where you want the weld. Move the needle slowly as you go making the bead. A back and forth motion works for me.It should look like this.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0165.jpg
After a few hours I primed the surface.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0166.jpg
Airbrush the weld line with a natural metal. I used Testors Metalizer aluminum.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0167.jpg
Give the weld and surrounding area a heavy black wash. The weld itself should get a VERY heavy wash of black. Let this dry.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/privateer1967/PICT0171.jpg
The last step is to pick out the very top of the weld with silver paint and a tiny brush.
Thats it.
blubaja
11-13-2005, 02:54 PM
Looks very realistic!!!
<-Would know, I have welded before.
Great tut!
<-Would know, I have welded before.
Great tut!
Technoman
11-13-2005, 03:24 PM
My first thought was how do you get it from the paper onto the model.
Then I relaized I was a dumbass!!
Then I relaized I was a dumbass!!
Feint Motion
11-13-2005, 03:34 PM
Nice, The bead looks an arch weld gone too fast. :)
D_LaMz
11-13-2005, 03:51 PM
nice!
will try to make a great bead with it!
will try to make a great bead with it!
ol' dude
11-13-2005, 03:55 PM
Thanks for the great tutorial!! I KNOW I will use it someday!!
robrex
11-13-2005, 04:26 PM
Great tutorial Charles! thanks for the recognition too!
I like the wash and highlighting technique that you have added. The finished weld looks very convincing!
I like the wash and highlighting technique that you have added. The finished weld looks very convincing!
p9o1r1sche
11-13-2005, 06:47 PM
Great tutorial, thanks Privateer (and Robrex).
mn80228
11-15-2005, 03:01 PM
Looks really great, but I have one quick question....
Where did you get the syringe?
I am thinking I need to give this a shot on a project I have been working on for a while.
Thanks for the help, and great explanation...
Where did you get the syringe?
I am thinking I need to give this a shot on a project I have been working on for a while.
Thanks for the help, and great explanation...
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