Agent-GHQ Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 This may be a silly question but how can you go about getting your old school valks to become discolored, oxidated, or yellowed. I kind of want one to have the natural destroyed look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glane21 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Put it outside in the sun and rain for a couple weeks and it should look pretty yellow and crusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL Cool VF1J Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 This may be a silly question but how can you go about getting your old school valks to become discolored, oxidated, or yellowed. I kind of want one to have the natural destroyed look. 415710[/snapback] just buy one off ebay or a member from here. Why mess up a good valk when there is plenty of mucked up valks you can buy cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Put it outside in the sun and rain for a couple weeks and it should look pretty yellow and crusty. 415712[/snapback] Sounds brutal but I like the effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 This may be a silly question but how can you go about getting your old school valks to become discolored, oxidated, or yellowed. I kind of want one to have the natural destroyed look. 415710[/snapback] just buy one off ebay or a member from here. Why mess up a good valk when there is plenty of mucked up valks you can buy cheap. 415716[/snapback] Well, I have a bunch of Bandai reissues 1/55 that I had a project for. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL Cool VF1J Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) so whats your project? edit - SP Edited July 13, 2006 by LL Cool VF1J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Are you attempting to recreate Folker's Last Stand?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm not sure what it is your asking. Do you want the plastic to yellow and wear so that the valk looks like an old plastic toy, or do you want it to look like an old rusted oxidized aircraft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) If you want the Yellowed look then this is only achived by years of sunlight and U.V exposure. Its to do with the oils on the plastic and will only apear after time sat on a shelf in the sunlight, a south facing kids bedroom is usually best. Edited July 13, 2006 by big F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 A UV light or flourescent light will speed up the process. Then give it to a couple of children to play with. The e-bay idea sounds better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Post a trade ad: "Will trade all my minty white complete 1/55s for your yellowed, broken, cat-pissed, incomplete valks..." You will surely get what you want quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) so whats your project?edit - SP 415720[/snapback] Oh, just doing a dioroma set. At least one to appear naturally destroyed. Edited July 14, 2006 by Agent-GHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Are you attempting to recreate Folker's Last Stand?? 415741[/snapback] Now thats an idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 I'm not sure what it is your asking. Do you want the plastic to yellow and wear so that the valk looks like an old plastic toy, or do you want it to look like an old rusted oxidized aircraft? 415785[/snapback] Your last part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 If you want the Yellowed look then this is only achived by years of sunlight and U.V exposure. Its to do with the oils on the plastic and will only apear after time sat on a shelf in the sunlight, a south facing kids bedroom is usually best. 415855[/snapback] Kool, thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Post a trade ad:"Will trade all my minty white complete 1/55s for your yellowed, broken, cat-pissed, incomplete valks..." You will surely get what you want quickly. 415982[/snapback] Very true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 A UV light or flourescent light will speed up the process. Then give it to a couple of children to play with. The e-bay idea sounds better though. 415899[/snapback] Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojacko Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 i think i have one that ur looking for...its yellowed and heck its very old.....hehehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(Chas @ Jul 13 2006, 08:47 AM)I'm not sure what it is your asking. Do you want the plastic to yellow and wear so that the valk looks like an old plastic toy, or do you want it to look like an old rusted oxidized aircraft? * Your last part. If by "Your last part" you mean the section I've highlighted, the an old yellowed Valk. is not what you are looking for. I would suggest checking out the A.R.C. for some tips on weathering techniques. Also you might want to do a search for Rust-All, a product used by Model RR builders to create believable looking extreme rust. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(Chas @ Jul 13 2006, 08:47 AM)I'm not sure what it is your asking. Do you want the plastic to yellow and wear so that the valk looks like an old plastic toy, or do you want it to look like an old rusted oxidized aircraft? * Your last part. If by "Your last part" you mean the section I've highlighted, the an old yellowed Valk. is not what you are looking for. I would suggest checking out the A.R.C. for some tips on weathering techniques. Also you might want to do a search for Rust-All, a product used by Model RR builders to create believable looking extreme rust. Good Luck. 416052[/snapback] Thats a big thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutsAndCasca Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 If you want the Yellowed look then this is only achived by years of sunlight and U.V exposure. Its to do with the oils on the plastic and will only apear after time sat on a shelf in the sunlight, a south facing kids bedroom is usually best. 415855[/snapback] lol!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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