how to get this weathering? [PIC]

Modeling Subjects Armor
1

Could any of you Armor Gurus give me advice on getting this weathering technique? I am looking to do this exact color / weather technique with a model that is on the way now. I have two airbrushes, and have read many articles on it, but was looking for something specific to this model.

I am thinking a a very thinned out flat black undercoat, completely covering it… then a Sand [Model Master Acrylic] overcoat… with some dry brushing? Maybe some wash [black with heavy thinner applied lightly] around the exhaust, and some thinned out Dark Earth [Tamiya Acrylic] dry brushed to get some mud type effects. Does that sound right. If not, how would you go about it?


Thanks in advance!

2

. . . washes and careful airbrushing and/or pastel chalk. That’s some nice work. You might also want to check out these online articles:

http://www.missing-lynx.com/rareworld.htm

It looks like the ‘rainmarks’ article might help (though the markings on the side skirts may or may not represent rain marks).

Gary

3

Yeah, good points. I think that rain mark is present. I think I will have to get some of that Tamiya Buff to spray it a bit.

4

whoa…I stand in awe of that model. Only in my wildest dreams

5

I think you have the right idea about the undercoat in black followed by light applications of the sand. Another thing that hasn’t been mentioned is ground pencil lead, I use this quite often to achieve a “metal” finish. On a light coloured finish like this one, I would use it around the muzzle brake to blacken the area from firing the main gun.

6

That’s a model?![:p]

The book “Tony Greenland’s Panzer Modeling Masterclass” probly would help if you can find a copy to beg, borrow or steal. Some people have dispariged this book saying the methods are out of date but I figure if the techniques work use 'em.

7

That is definately preshaded with Black around the edges. Tamiya.com has a good tip on preshading. I never use the technique and feel you can get comparable or better results from pin washing.

8

only wish my models looked that good!

9

Egads, now that is a model worthy of being one’s ultimate goal.

Kudos for whomever did it. :slight_smile:

10

A black or dark highlight on the panel lines, then a careful spray of the base color, then highlights sprayed around with a darkened and then lightened base coat, followed by weathering with ground pastels would do the trick. I’m tempted to go and buy an Abrams when I look at that picture you posted - that’s pretty impressive work.
Cheers, Tree

11

Yeah, I found a tutorial by this guy when he did the model. He said just about what you said leemitchell. The difference is that he is an airbrush expert using an Iwata Custom Micron-B airbrush, the one that runs about 600 bones. Its considered the best airbrush in the world.