That Panzer III N looks awesome. You should be quite proud of that one.

First off,nice job on both of those tanks.

I've only worked with Tamiya weathering kits.I apply the stuff very heavy with a wet brush and just build up the 'dirt' till I'm happy with the result.

This is a 1/72 PST KV-122.

Getting advice and comments is good. Checking out other techniques is great. But if you listen to MIG, this is art and everyone is different. He talked about the differences of European and North American modeling. We tend to be more anal. Try different things.

BUT....most of all take Doogs advice. Build for yourself. If it looks good to you then it is good. By trying different things, you wil naturally expand.

Here is a thought....consistantcy....especially the second model....with the nice mud in the tracks would the top be that clean?

Most important is to have fun

Rounds Complete!!

Filters are the ticket to achieving that.

Get the June 2010 Finescale modeler mag out, or get it in a back issue. I do an article on using filters in that one.

Applying a dirty filter to the top of the panels will work. You can also use chipping using a sponge or brushwork to add weathering as well.

And don't forget; you're modeling to make yourself happy, not necessarily anyone else. If you like your models and your results, don't freak yourself out because a master like Miguel critiques it. What fun would modeling be if everyone's models turned out the same?

The first model looks fine to me. Just the right amount of weathering.

The second one looks good, but kind of clean. I think dry brushing would work well on flat surfaces.

This is of course..... IMHO

exactly. Its just representing that is what im having trouble with ;)

I think what he was referring to was that dust, dirt and crud tend to collect on the horizontal surfaces and not get wiped off or washed off as easily as the sloped or vertical surfaces. Muddy boot tracks and settled dirt really pile up. Go look at the roof of an SUV or a taller vehicle that doesn't get cleaned regularly... nasty stuff. Anyway, that's my interpretation, take it as that.

Kenneth