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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 4:43 PM

waynec
one friends mixes a solution of tamita acrylic thinner and lots of pastels so the material flows in all the creases.

That works really well for mud. makes it stick and hardens. Then like you said, there's the real thing.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 4:36 PM

All the suggestions given are all excellent. There is no single way of doing weathering that ranges from filters, washes, dry brushing, pigments and even using heat to bend and distort plastic. You Tube and WIP threads are excellent teaching materials.

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Posted by waynec on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 4:20 PM

modelcrazy

Yeah, sorry, I don't need an air brush for weathering, I was getting carried away.

 

i will use an airbrush to get a top down slightly lighter paint on upper surfaces, especially desert vehicles. i also use ComArt paints at 10 psi for some dusting and some wet mud effects on tires. 

mostly it's oils, weathering powders, pastel chalks sometimes really fine actual mud. one friends mixes a solution of tamita acrylic thinner and lots of pastels so the material flows in all the creases.

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Posted by ModelMan68 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 3:56 PM

Zach....as stated there are many different ways to add and apply weathering to a model or diorama....as a beginner you will find out by trial and error. I've always been a fan of brushing and slight airbrushing. Find a technique that works for you and you'll have success. My I suggest using a model that you no longer want and practice on it. That is what most of us have done when we started out modelling. Good luck

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Posted by Ryppcurl on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 2:39 PM

come see my basic instruction videos. www.mymessybench.com

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 8:37 AM

For weathering I use three techniques.  One is a very light coat, a translucent coat, with an airbrush.  Second, washes, applied either with a brush or a needle (pin wash).  Last, dry brushing.

I just use a small brush for some rust stains, other rust stains with wash or dry brush.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, November 30, 2015 12:33 PM

Yeah, sorry, I don't need an air brush for weathering, I was getting carried away.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, November 30, 2015 12:12 PM

For sure you don't need an airbrush to weather.I use a combination of washes,filters,and pigments to achieve a result.It is a very genersl question but there is a load of written info as well as visual on the subject.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, November 30, 2015 11:32 AM

 

Ditto All of the above Zach. There are more ways to weather that I can write here. I would look for reputable YouTube channels and not just some kid (sorry) putting up a video. They will run through step by step and suggest products. To do it right you will eventually need an air brush (maybe Christmas???) with and air compressor. Harbor Freight, Amazon and eBay have some very reasonably priced beginner air brushes with compressors, but air brushes are for another post.
I hand painted with good results for years, just make sure your paint is thin enough to flow without leaving too many brush marks, and you will need good brushes for this.
As Bish suggested, take a look at some of the past and ongoing WIP threads. Most authors will explain their process.
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Posted by Bish on Monday, November 30, 2015 11:15 AM
Zach, there is a wide range of methods that people use as well as materials that can help. I use oil washes, ready made enamel washes and pigments. Aside form what the other guys have said, check out some of the work in progress threads on here and you can see different results and decide whats best suited to you.

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Monday, November 30, 2015 11:02 AM

 

Yup. Youtube has tons of videos on how to do weathering.

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Posted by Cat Daddy on Monday, November 30, 2015 10:49 AM

Study and practice. Just like most other things. Start with Google and YouTube and go from there.

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how do you do weathering
Posted by Zach B. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 9:06 AM

Hi I'm new to modeling with tanks and military vehicles, iwas wondering how do u do weathering on a tank with or without a airbrush, and what is the best way to do it by hand or by airbrush i would like to know both methods if i could get some help whenever u have the time.

 

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