I posted this for the fella who started the other forum asking how to do mud.
This here is a photo of one of my armor pieces. As you can see, it’s well covered with mud up front and the tracks are clogged, though difficult to see in this shot.
I used a combination of real mud, Rustall (#2 Black) and pastels for the dried mud up front. When using real mud, be careful of the small crystalline particles present in most soils. They sparkle in the right light and look kinda yech! A light coat of flat clear will remedy this. Also, remember to work out any obtrusively large particles or stones. They often times look out of place on a 1/35 model as well.
For the stuff in the tracks I used a mixture of several dark brown paints and celluclay (which is what was used on the base). For grass, I used static grass which is available from VP and a couple other manufacturers, I think. Never leave static grass unpainted. It looks pretty bad that way! You can mix this stuff in with your mud as well.
To replicate transitional areas where the mud is just starting to dry, but still damp, I used whatever clear I happened to have on the bench at the time. Brush it on and feather it out. When it dries, it will remain darker than the dried mud. A VERY VERY light coat of clear sprayed over the whole affair will help to seal the mud without turning it too dark.
dude! we have the same style in tank building! that tank is probably the coolest one i have ever seen! i just built a T-34 in winter camo but it isnt nearly as good as that. and also how did u make those branches? if you would reather email me my email is mark6560@hotmail.com thanks.
Well sure, I’ll email you as well, dude. But for those who may be interested…
The branches are from the garden. I forget the name of the plant/bush/green thing but it’s one of the few that we have here that has leaves small enuff to use as is. Unfortunately this particular plant/bush/green thing is now gone, and the stuff I clipped off is probably too fragile to use by now. [:(] But I’ll find more, even if I have to go to down to the garden center with some nippers and a lookout.
thanks for the help… i didnt find the article on the web site what link do i click? blackwood how do u post pics on here? and do u think you could go into more detail about the mud? i know im asking alot but it is helping me a lot. a step to step guide would be nice? could you say the mixing ratios as well? thanks… and what is up with the fume smelling? thing… and the fade to black. like i said feel free to email me.[:)][:)][:)][:)][:)][:D][:D][:D][8D][8D][:p][:p][:p][^][^][^][|)]
Hey Fade, yes we did. Frank is a past president of our club and is currently with IPMS Great Plains. I will be having breakfast with him in the morning (he is here in So Cal on business). Anything you would like me to pass on to him? email me offline.
Another good material for " modeling " mud is in the makeup section of any general merchandise store. DON’T LAUGH. You can find pancake makeup, eye shadow, etc. in enouth different tints to match the color of any soil in the world—from the lightest tans to ebony; with reds, greens, and blues thrown in for good measure. With 2 ex-wives, 3 daughters, and 4 grand-daughters, I’ve seen pretty much all of it at one time or another. The eye kits even come with a daubing tool to smear it on with.[:)][:)] And one last " make-up tip ", the fat little brushes that women use to " paint " on their blush-stuff are the softest and finest brezzles you will ever find. They’d be great for applying dust to models or getting dust OFF of them. [:D]
heh dont be embarrest. the eye shadow applicator is great for applying pastels and blotting decals. i prefer the mahogany brown most of the time. it brings togeather the models complection.
Why isn’t “Diorama” a major topic like “Armor”? If they’re in the same diorama, a question about simulating a muddy field applies to both the staff car or the aircraft meeting it.
