first try at it

itsa_ss · 23-07-2006

i gave weathering a try last night, so what do you guys think?

any tips would help!

**GEEDUBBYA** · 23-07-2006

Howdy itsa,

Looks good to me.

One thing you should always remember though when weathering, "less is more".

Here is a good tutorial on camo, but the principles in this tutorial can be used in several applications. It also deals with some weathering. http://lordsofthebattlefield.com/for...54ffe35c0ef4c8 .

I hope this helps, it helped me.

have a good day,

Greg

**Bunkerbarge** · 23-07-2006

Experiment as much as possible off the model but for a first attempt that looks excellent to me.

You may want to try getting the brush a bit dryer and flicking it over the wheels to give a softer edge to the mud. The brush should be almost dried out on a piece of tissue before applying it to the model. You can then have a pallette of a few differrent shades of colour so when you alternate the colours it will build up a much more realistic effect.

What ever you do though don't be tempted to overdo it as you will then be dissapointed. Leave it as it is for a day or so until you decide that you may want to do a bit more or not.

I would definately coat the soldiers with a matt varnish to stop them from looking quite so shiny.

I would love to know where my example of this model ended up. It must be over twenty years since I made it and it has long since dissappeared but it is amazing how yours brings back the memory of it so clearly.

**wonwinglo** · 23-07-2006

Taylor,this is one of those model subjects that has such wide appeal,there are some excellent tips here on weathering,that simple coffee trick really does work as well.
Just de-gloss the figures a bit and you will find it makes a very big difference to the whole subject.

Nigel.D · 23-07-2006

As richard says a coat of matt varnish will work wonders also have a go at washes and drybrushing that will really set it off ! All in all though a really good first attempt

itsa_ss · 24-07-2006

i agree that the soldiers are a little on the shinny side, but hey it was my first figure attempt, and i cant seem to find this matt varnish, anyone have a link to a online model shop? and eventually i plan on setting this in some sort of scene, but for now im happy with it, and i hope the next 1/35 kit comes out as well.

thanks for all the help

**rjwood_uk** · 24-07-2006

im sure greg can help you out there.

he is always talking about a huge online modeling company over there that are really good.

Any good hobby store will do either spray cans of matt/satin/gloss cote (varnish) or humbrol do little glass pots of it.

**GEEDUBBYA** · 24-07-2006

Howdy Itsa,

This is what you are needing:

Its about $4.°° per can. You can find it at most hobby shops, occassionally at walmart or K mart or you can order it from www.squadron.com and I have even done the search for you and here is the link to the order page lol. Just click add to cart and the rest is self explaintory when ordering. http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TS1261 . I use this stuff to knock the "glare" off shotguns and rifles I camo for friends, its good stuff. And its great for military models since they shouldnt have a gloss finish anyway.

Hope this helps, have a good evening.

Greg aka GW