I’m 14 years old and i’m in the middle of building my first model, the academy M3 Stuart honey, i was wondering if anyone has any tips or knows any good guides about weathering, i dont have an airbrush (yet) so anything that needs one i cant do. I can already see how my model is going to turn out (it’s the american version from Fort Knox so its pretty much one color) and it will probably be boring. Also i have heard the tems, filters and washes, can anyone explain what they are? thanks in advance
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Search the forum and the tips you seek shall appear. I don’t know what a filter is either but a wash is really thinned paint. It’s like colored water. It runs into depression and folds and make fine things more noticable.
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Welcome Manik. Nice to see another young modeler joining up. I just finished up that exact kit last week. There are some good reference pics at RonUSMC’s gallery that some one sent me. Head over to the armor forum and you can find out everything you want to know. I had some recent posts there asking about the Stuart and got some very helpful advice.
Hey Manik, Welcome to the forum. I’m sure the armor guys will answer all your questions.
Welcome to FSM Manik. Good to have another youthful member to add to the forums.
Check out the Armour Forum, lots of the questions you’re asking will already be answered in there.
Enjoy the forums !!!
Welcome to FSM, Manik. Please look around in the different sections of the forum. There are specific topics being discussed that could be the answer to your question. I know that you will be satisfied with the results.
Again, welcome.
Welcome aboard. You will find the information you need at the armor forum, a great bunch of guys. Even if they do like to play in the mud.[;)][;)][;)]
Hi, Manik. Glad to have you here at FSM. As others have suggested, check the armor forum for questions and answers about armor.
Welcome to the FSM forums Manik.
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Hey, ManiK_Impressive! Welcome to the forums! You know, you’ll be surprised what you can do without an airbrush… and models are NEVER boring!!! Man, i remember my first few kits… lots quite a few parts in the cab home because i couldn’t wait to open it! [;)] Be creative too (don’t let lack of an airbrush stop you)! lots of guys/girs in this forum use the most unlikely tools and techniques… LIke electric toothbrushes… I’m still waiting to try that one out! Post a pic when your stuart is done! we all like to see each other’s creations. [:D]
Welcome, Manik!
See ya around the armor forum!
Welcome to the forums, ManiK!
Make sure you post some pictures for us, in the Armor forum [}:)]
Welcome, Manik! Its always refreshing to see young blood indulging in the hobby.
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welcome aboard mate…
Welcome aboard Manik. You’ll find answers to your questions here & maybe more.[:D]
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Young blood, Nothing in modeling is boring my young friend, (Its more a learning curve).
Brush painting on a Stuart is fine just remember lots of thin coats, try to brush in one direction, and let the paint dry thoroughly between cotes.
If you are one of those "impetuous youth,s I,ve heard of who dosen,t like to wait to long I suggest well thinned Tamiya acrylic (It dries almost instantly).
I,ll try and find u some info on filters "sit tight and check out this site for now, its really good).
Seeya soon Gotter.
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Ps late war British Shermans & Stuarts sometimes had black camo painted over the Olive drab, (if u wanted to try something not just green).