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Title: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Rifter on July 05, 2012, 07:29:53 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM#)
I hope this little video will help some people. :) Edit: Also Something I forgot to mention in the video make sure you clear coat paint your saber so the dry brushing doesn't wear off over time. ;) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/16b105b0.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/434e06a7.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/164ab6b1.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/6946d2db.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/ba5ba26a.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/1c420663.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/55cd6e87.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/29d7bdcd.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/f5e2f64f.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/74e4b5cd.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0200.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0204.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0203.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0202.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0201.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0200-1.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0199.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0210.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0211.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0212.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0213.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0214.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0216.jpg) Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Jedi_Grevan on July 05, 2012, 08:04:12 PM Thx for the tutorial Darth Rifter
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Rifter on July 05, 2012, 08:45:24 PM No problem. I noticed how no one had made one before. So I had paint, and a blank ultrasaber, so I thought why not. Plus it looks very convincing in person.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Veldryne on July 05, 2012, 09:01:38 PM i might do that with my new tcss build im starting soon
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Jedi_Grevan on July 05, 2012, 09:17:46 PM I havent bought a US saber yet...but I was thinkin of stuff I would like to do to my first saber to make it my 1ST.....And I have been seeing sabers with antiqued type looks and your video hit a spot....
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Raidakage on July 06, 2012, 02:29:59 AM Interesting. I dry brush my warhammer figures but didn't think of doing it to my sabers. Once I get actual battle damage on there I may start this to cover up scratches.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Big Boss on July 06, 2012, 04:01:32 AM Very good rifter! Another tutorial to add to the customization section. :) I also moved your pictures to your first post.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: RogueLieutenant on August 07, 2012, 03:16:43 PM I plan on using Testor paint to try paint some Aurebesh onto my saber. Do you think that paint would hold up in a more precise painting situation? Using a small brush would the paint go onto the aluminum properly to make something like writing letters come out properly?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Rifter on August 07, 2012, 05:38:34 PM Yes, Testors is a great paint to use for this. A small brush would be best and make sure you clear coat.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saberstar on October 26, 2012, 06:58:21 PM What kind of painting are you using? very good tutorial.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Rifter on October 27, 2012, 05:57:02 AM model paint, silver. Model masters or testors work well.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Zren Tobas on October 27, 2012, 06:03:19 AM Is there a way to do this to the Bellicose? I might "damage" the shroud some and make the black parts look used.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: eerockk on October 31, 2012, 07:28:21 PM Is there a way to do this to the Bellicose? I might "damage" the shroud some and make the black parts look used. Fine grit sandpaper will weather the black handle part on the Bellicose. I saw a YouTube video on that and the saber looked great and quite worn. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saberstar on November 14, 2012, 06:25:33 PM Is it Acrylic or oil painting?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Jabari on November 15, 2012, 03:52:41 AM I would think it's enamel paint, the kind you use for model kits or metal parts. You can find it at any local hobby shop (if they sell model trains, model car or airplane kits, or wargaming miniatures they almost certainly have the paints) or places like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. As Darth Rifter said, Testors or Model Masters are two common brands. It comes in little bottles.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Deadp00l on November 20, 2012, 08:10:09 PM Very nicely done, thanks for the video and pictures.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Chirqo Gilness on December 18, 2012, 12:46:19 AM Cool
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: davidvorves on June 22, 2013, 03:54:54 PM can u sand off some of the black anodized coating so that some of the standard aluminum comes through?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Azean on November 16, 2013, 12:07:49 AM Thanks Darth Rifter that's a great tutorial, think i'll dig out my brushes and enamel paints and try this tomorrow :)
One quick question, you said to clear coat it to stop it from wearing off, I was wondering if the dry brushing could be removed with enamel thinner if I mess it up or just change my mine about it being weathered/battle damaged or would that strip off or damage the black anodising too ? Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Azean on November 22, 2013, 05:51:11 PM Yep enamel thinner works fine, had a go at it earlier, wasn't happy with my effort so cleaned it off, will have another stab at it later
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: NexusWulf on November 29, 2013, 11:48:52 PM Awesome demo with the weathering on that saber and EeRocKK for giving a cheaper way of weathering an already black saber without cashing too much into the process.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: kagemusha shin on November 30, 2013, 01:01:25 AM Hmmm. Not to hijack this thread but would you be fine with me making a demo vid for this?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: kagemusha shin on November 30, 2013, 01:02:22 AM [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bfR80hgkM#[/url]) Haha never mind I just now saw this. Great video bud. I hope this little video will help some people. :) Edit: Also Something I forgot to mention in the video make sure you clear coat paint your saber so the dry brushing doesn't wear off over time. ;) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/16b105b0.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/434e06a7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/164ab6b1.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/6946d2db.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/ba5ba26a.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/1c420663.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/55cd6e87.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/29d7bdcd.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/f5e2f64f.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/74e4b5cd.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0200.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0204.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0203.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0202.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0201.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0200-1.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0199.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0210.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0211.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0212.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0213.jpg[/url])([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0214.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/FILE0216.jpg[/url]) Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Karusk on March 06, 2014, 06:22:30 PM I bet you could do this with black paint on a silver handle and it would look better,
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: SteampunkSith on April 08, 2014, 08:15:35 PM Oh wow, that looks really nice.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Maelstrom on April 22, 2014, 01:38:46 AM Thanks Rifter, i already tried it on my Scorpion and it looks AMAZING!!!!! Question about the clear coat though... i know testers has the clear coat... but should i use the spray or just brush it on like i did the paint? I'm worried about how the clear coat will look when it dries on the hilt (like shiny or different looking spots where the clear coat is). Suggestions? Thanks!
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Maelstrom on April 22, 2014, 10:56:23 PM here are some before and after pics. let me know what you all think.. i'm worried i went a little overboard... but at the same time, i'm going for very weathered... not kinda weathered :D should fit better with the weathered look of the sith costume I commissioned. The silver metallic paint seemed to work WAY better on a black anodized saber. Didn't work so well with gun metal black on my Bellicose. [img]https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10153763_10203597016830243_8123325472261828522_n.jpg/img] [img]https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10007470_10203597015430208_1919469142712279797_n.jpg/img] [img]https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10001579_10203597015950221_4805822204307446958_n.jpg/img] [img]https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10154926_10203597016390232_4120203946356379150_n.jpg/img]
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Maelstrom on April 22, 2014, 11:02:04 PM sorry guys... didn't work the first time posting those pics... here they are:
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Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Tal-Rin Onjo on May 05, 2014, 12:54:33 AM Point for the video! My mom used dry brush techniques in a lot of her ceramics she painted... I never thought of using it on a saber. I'm going to give it a try on my Dominix V2.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Dart David on July 09, 2014, 01:30:52 AM That is awesome, DM! I wanted to do some weathering on my scorpion too. What color paints did you use? Did you do the same color for the silver and black parts or different colors? Thank you, man.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: SlenderTheEnder on August 13, 2014, 11:21:28 PM Thank you, this and others have helped much. Point to you!
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Lish on September 19, 2014, 05:28:14 AM (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/16b105b0.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/434e06a7.jpg)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/164ab6b1.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/6946d2db.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/ba5ba26a.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/1c420663.jpg) (http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/55cd6e87.jpg)(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m556/Sanddeath/29d7bdcd.jpg) Nice job on the weathering look with the paint and dry brush, from the pics it appeared to have physical damage. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: FrozenShadowNinja on September 19, 2014, 03:21:05 PM Is there a way to do this to the Bellicose? I might "damage" the shroud some and make the black parts look used. But the Bellicose is so beautiful D: Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Ultoria Kade on March 22, 2015, 12:13:25 PM The weathering looks nice on that saber particularly, nice job.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Mordeus on March 22, 2015, 08:39:05 PM Very informative, nice job, point for you!
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Consular Togad on July 05, 2015, 06:07:27 AM What's a good paint color for silver hilts?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saber Rake on August 05, 2015, 10:23:06 PM Great tutorial! I'll try this with my Dark Sentinel I bought from a friend. I was wondering, will this work with metallic black paint and a silver hilt?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Brainiac on August 06, 2015, 12:00:52 PM Thank you for the tutorial Rifter, extremely helpful ;D
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Drahcir on August 06, 2015, 03:28:17 PM Great tutorial! I'll try this with my Dark Sentinel I bought from a friend. I was wondering, will this work with metallic black paint and a silver hilt? It'll give the hilt a sense of being dirty, but it won't give it the same worn down look that silver on black gives. You would need to get the black into the grooves and what have you to give it a true worn down look. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saber Rake on August 06, 2015, 04:13:26 PM Thank you! I've seen your galleries, you're really good! Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Drahcir on August 06, 2015, 06:44:29 PM Thank you! I've seen your galleries, you're really good! Any suggestions? Thanks! It really depends how far you want to go with it, generally when I weather a plain aluminum hilt I cover the entire thing in a very thin layer of black/bronze/whatever color and then slowly remove it with fine grit sand paper until I achieve the look I want. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saber Rake on August 06, 2015, 06:56:34 PM I have two black aluminum hilts, and they just don;t look all that lightsaber-ish or metallic to me right now, so I thought I'd weather them to add a nice look, thank you for the help!
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: XLRWoody on September 06, 2015, 04:04:35 PM Definitely gonna give this a bash, I'll update with pictures when I'm done.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Saber Rake on September 06, 2015, 04:40:16 PM Thanks! By the way, whatbrand of clear coat do you use?It really depends how far you want to go with it, generally when I weather a plain aluminum hilt I cover the entire thing in a very thin layer of black/bronze/whatever color and then slowly remove it with fine grit sand paper until I achieve the look I want. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Justicar on January 16, 2016, 05:37:10 AM Thanks, Rifter! This was what I needed to see not just for my saber, but also for my Ren helm that I have decided to redo the paint job on. :) This was the part I had heard about, but not seen HOW to do.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Sonic Skywalker on January 18, 2016, 05:35:30 PM Very cool! Though I'm sure my will get weathered enough just by how much I plan to use it XD ))
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: RevanKnight on January 30, 2016, 07:51:17 PM well done Dark Side point for you, I just ordered my Standard Battle Issue and Dark Initiate both w/ Blazing Sith Red and just Lite Sound, will post my customizations when they are completed again good job on the tutorial.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Justicar on January 30, 2016, 09:12:01 PM I have to give a new point to Darth Rifter...I am very happy with how my Flamberge came out. Next step: finish my mask!
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Rifter on February 24, 2016, 01:37:19 PM Thanks everyone. I didn't even know this topic was still alive. This is a great temporary effect and easy to remove. A permanent option which gives it a much more real look is sandpaper. Happy customizations.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Giglamesh on April 26, 2016, 12:10:02 AM Your video helped me alot on my Renegade LE, eventually prob try same technique on a blaster. But I have a question, what kind of clear coat do you/or anybody else use? Like specific brand paint on or spray, noticed some of weather effect coming off so want to seal it before I rub to much off. Will the clear coat make it shiney, looking to seal the paint but trying to avoid making it shiney again.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Drexx on April 28, 2016, 11:48:40 PM Thank you so much for this. I really wanna do this on my saber when I order it. Do you have a recommended grit for the sandpaper method?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Giglamesh on April 29, 2016, 12:25:47 AM I used this method and id say stick with fine higher count, rougher stuff would probably scrath the piss out of it. But I first used super fine like 12k sanding squares for models..and taht almost seemed to much, as I could tell anything was even sanded.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Jedi Ranger36 on September 16, 2016, 07:39:31 PM Hey.....new to the Saber family my lil padawan and myself but very cool info on the aging tech......thnks for the info.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Grey_Jedi on December 11, 2016, 08:49:35 PM might give this a try
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: DarthBoneTD on March 04, 2017, 12:45:36 PM Point to Rifter, thanks for the technique.
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu238/tanzelone1/IMG_20170304_001909_zpsl77lroq5.jpg) (http://s651.photobucket.com/user/tanzelone1/media/IMG_20170304_001909_zpsl77lroq5.jpg.html) Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth_Eclipse on February 16, 2018, 04:46:53 AM very nice, will be trying this thanks for the video
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Infinit01 on June 21, 2018, 01:23:32 PM Great write up, I'll try it out
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: deevee2 on December 17, 2018, 02:06:18 AM Nice write-up and video! Did anyone find out what kind of clearcoat you use afterwards? Is it brush on clearcoat or rattle-can?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Therion Jinn on December 17, 2018, 03:28:23 AM I tend to use rattlecan, mostly Krylon
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: deevee2 on December 17, 2018, 03:51:57 AM I tend to use rattlecan, mostly Krylon Okay cool - thanks man! Already have a few cans of Krylon from other projects so this works out well. Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: DarthBoneTD on December 17, 2018, 05:20:06 AM I too like the "rattle" can. Krylon or Rustolieum both work well, the finish is up to you. Brush on is good for small areas or pieces, but if you're doing the whole hilt go spray for nice even coverage.
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: deevee2 on December 17, 2018, 05:27:58 AM I too like the "rattle" can. Krylon or Rustolieum both work well, the finish is up to you. Brush on is good for small areas or pieces, but if you're doing the whole hilt go spray for nice even coverage. Okay cool, that makes sense. I'm going to try light dry brushing for some weathering on my Aeon v4's then figured I needed some kind of clearcoat to hold it all together. Now trying to figure out the best way to hold it for spraying, might craft something really quick out of some spare 2x4's and a wooden dowel held sideways that I can hang the hilt on, then I can take that anywhere and spray it Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: mrg149 on December 17, 2018, 10:08:46 PM used a mix of bottle and rattle on my latest project (click below to see album)… dry brushing and washes go a long way to making great effects. The tutorials on these forums are massively helpful and I refer to them constantly…still want to watch someone do a tutorial where they do battle damage…but that's me ;-)
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Darth Jaximus on August 24, 2019, 05:51:00 PM First attempt using this method. Custom Dark Apprentice V4 LE
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh581/jacksonaa88/0BF57FE5-15C7-4BAC-AFD0-7E564E7C0404_zpsiesbzhkv.jpg) (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/jacksonaa88/media/0BF57FE5-15C7-4BAC-AFD0-7E564E7C0404_zpsiesbzhkv.jpg.html) Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Therion Jinn on August 24, 2019, 07:31:39 PM Looks very good there
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: Cyclops942 on August 26, 2019, 09:37:58 PM Looks very good there Yeah, what HE said!Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: mrg149 on June 13, 2020, 11:23:58 AM I have a saber that I am planning to customize and I'm planning on some weathering (who wants a shiny saber anyway?!?) & a leather wrap. I want to use some kind of a wash to give the hilt some "grime" effect. Can anyone give a tip on how to make and use a wash like this?
Title: Re: Dry Brushing tutorial to add weathering to a saber Post by: MVHI JEDI on September 27, 2020, 07:43:43 PM I would think it's enamel paint, the kind you use for model kits or metal parts. You can find it at any local hobby shop (if they sell model trains, model car or airplane kits, or wargaming miniatures they almost certainly have the paints) or places like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. As Darth Rifter said, Testors or Model Masters are two common brands. It comes in little bottles. I find at least near me, the Testors are cheaper by almost a buck per bottle for the same size, and tend to dilute better. |