Weathering a Sherman?

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Weathering a Sherman?

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2003 4:09 PM

This is for Shermanfreak or any tank guys. I just finished decaling my M4A3 Tamiya Sherman and the Base coat of Olive Drab is pretty dark? Whats the best way to lighten it up during the weathering process. I think I should use a lightened up OD sprayed lightly. I am going to muddy it on the bottom side and up the sides and rear but want a smooth transition from the mud to the dust, like I see in pictures. Any help out there Black Eye [B)]

for my first real weathering effort.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2003 4:16 PM

I'd say add a touch of yellow to some OD and use that to drybrush the lot...

As for mud.. What I did last was dab/drybrush a mud colour (pending on the theatre, a khaki works well) on the undersides, up the back and basically anywhere that mud could end up being slung. Some use some chopped up tea leaves mixed with a muddy coloured acryllic and white glue as a base. Check out lots of pics, they can say a lot more than I can. For dust (Shermanfreak'll back me up here) use pastels applied with a large soft brush.

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Spamicus

Member since
April 2003
From: Central Wisconsin

Posted by Spamicus on Monday, October 6, 2003 6:46 PM

I lighten up dark OD with a very light gray. I get the brush real dry and then just scrub it around. It takes a little practise, but you end up with a much lighter color and it looks pretty scruffy too. Of course don't use your good paint brushes for this, grab one that's got one foot in the grave already.

Steve

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, October 6, 2003 7:06 PM

I wouldn't want to try and splash more paint on the kit, especially since you have already applied the decals. If you are going to apply pastels for weathering, they will lighten the overall colour of the model a bit. Also drybrushing with a lighter colour will make a big difference.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2003 7:49 PM

So drybrushing with a toned down olive drab would be ok then, along with pastels. I will give it a try tonight, I am hoping to have pictures soon. Thanks for the help all.

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Keyworth

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January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Monday, October 6, 2003 8:03 PM

I'd agree with the others. Base color with highlights from lightened primary color and pastels. Don't forget the washes! - Ed

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 2:45 AM

here is what she looks like prior to me doing anything.

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 2:51 AM

Looks good. And I agree that some weathering and drybrushing will make it look better.

Nice job Miller.

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 7:26 AM

Miller,

That's no big deal - that's the showroom model

Nice turret texture. That is a nice clean build and paint job, I can see your hesitation to weather it.

Nice job !

Jim [IMG]

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 7:47 AM

Good clean build miller41!!! That looks really good and yes, do the weathering and it will look fantaastic!!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 8:23 AM

What a beautiful clean build !

I would apply a black wash to the model, and then a flat coat. Then drybrush a slightly lighter shade of the original base green over the entire model, gradually working the shade lighter and lighter.
You can then drybrush a buff colour along the hull sides. I would take good care to drybrush with a virtually clean brush, keep the process very gradual. It will be slow going, and you'll probably ruin a few brushes in the process, but well worth it ;)

Again - great build.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 11:52 AM

Totally agree with the others .... nice clean build Miller41.

A little weathering will really liven this baby up !!!!

Thanks for sharing with us and don't forget to post the finished work.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 12:15 PM

Agreed, very nice build Miller. I have a bit of an oddball way to weather a Sherman. Take it outside and drag it in the mud, this is where all Allied Armor should be ;). j/k

Honestly, I think you have been given some very good advice, and Shermie will never let ya down when it comes to that. I think Sheman's look the best when they have nice faded paint. Drybrushing ad pastels will definately help in that area.

Cheers

Rob

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 4:34 PM

Thanks for all the positive comments, I put alot of time in on this one, I am going to be taking this to the Jaxcon 2003 Model Show so I hope it comes out well, I do enjoy the heck out of building these things, but the painting and weathering can only come from practice and I don't get enough of that in

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 6:39 PM

Do I see another "I won" or " A little boasting no.3" thread here?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 7:33 PM

Hardly, I have never entered any modeling competition before so I doubt I would win anything, I am just trying to learn things and going to shows and posting here seems to be the best place to do that.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 9:14 PM

Well, we can never tell. But some guys do win in their first try.

Anyway, I wish you luck.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 9:26 PM

Thanks, you will find that I wouldnt ever boast about winning, I am just happy my efforts look good to experienced people:-) Gives me a positive attitude to keep going and I do this for fun and relaxation

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 10:42 PM

Hey Miller don't be to hard on yourself about winning, I just went to my first comp. with my first armor builds and did pretty good. I really believe that the worst critic is yourself.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop