For Struschie. Painting a Mel.

After priming and "texturing" with Tamiya putty mixed with Gaia Evo Ex-02 black and the edges and panels outlined with Mr Metal, I trace the areas with oil paint.

Then come a few coats of thinned Gaia lacquers right over the still wet oil paint. I paint
just short of an edge or panel line.

The lacquer coat dries fast while the oil is still wet under them. As the oil dries it will crack, pit or distress the dried lacquer surface. At this point or later if you prefer, pick at the lacquer covered oil spots with a toothpick to simulate chipping.