FineScale Modeler Scale Model Basics: Salt chipping techniques 

I learned this trick in FSM over 15 years ago. It's a great and simple way To chipping your models, especially Japanese World War 2 aircrafts.

Nice job with the instruction it definitely looks like a fairly easy process

I like this method, seems to allow more controlled than the hair spray method. Plus i like that it can be used with any kind of paint. Thanks for the tip FSM.

This is a good and useful technique, and well demonstrated. I've used it quite successfully on some of my larger science fiction sculptures.

Quick and excellent review of the technique - thanks!

salt chipping is so hard to control - they blow off easily

But if you are modelling an old Sailor, you may not be able to get all the salt off! ;-D Thanks for the tips!!

Thanks for that tip

Thanks. I will give this a go. Rock salt for 1/16 armour maybe? Cheers 🦘

"...a well seasoned finish". I see what you did there 😂👍

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So the hair dryer prevents the salt from dissolving, and thereby prevents this technique from creating a crappy splotchy look? The one time I tried this, it was with Tamiya acrylics and the salt pieces created splotches.

Well 'seasoned', rubbing salt into the wound there :)

Great tip. Thanks for sharing.