Panel fading, help if possible

[BattleshipBob]

Evening

I am after advice ref the art of panel fading?

I have the Stug O in panzer grey but not in any varnish. I assume add some white to lighten the grey, spray at low pressures but only on panels facing the sun etc??

Thanks in advance

Bob

 

[Wouter]

That's one of the possible techniques indeed. Although, try to avoid using white to lighten the basecolor because it will look very 'cold'. You can add a tan or flesh tone bit by bit to lighten the basecolor.
I use this technique for years, and although quite artificial, after weathering it looks very much more subtle.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Wouter

I assume mainly the roof plates and hatch lids, engine deck?
But fainter on the sides as they are more at 90 degress

Sorry to be a pain

Bob

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Bob
I would agree with your idea here, put the model under a bright overhead light and see what bits get the most illumination, they are the ones that will fade....the ones in shadow won’t fade so much....don’t get too close to the bulb though, you don’t want it to get too hot....

 

[BattleshipBob]

Excellent idea! I have such a light!

Now too close, deep fried Stug mmmmmm

Thanks Tim

 

[JR]

Ooh how could you ! Deep fried indeed .

 

[Steve Jones]

Deep fried Stug Eh Bob?? To go with deep fried Mars bars and pineapple rings

I dont know if you are an oil man but I use a combination of Zinc White, Jaune Brilliant and Naples Yellow Hue for the fading process. Look forward to seeing the results

 

[Tim Marlow]

Agreed ref Naples yellow hue, it’s fantastic at fading dunklegelb....gives a real sun faded impression.
I find oils also drybrush really well.....but need to be left overnight to dry.
They dry matt as well.....

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Steve and Tim

Fry a Stug never, bacon and eggs yes!!

Never really used oils, but i have both a Tammy Stug and Hetzer ready for abuse, sorry practice.

Can you tell me how to apply????

Bon

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Bob
Put a little bit into a piece of cardboard for a few minutes to leach out the excess oil. Then dip the tip of the brush in and brush out the excess until it only just covers texture when wiped over it. Then use this to brush over the model hilighting the detail. You are looking to simply stain the surface, adding depth to the finish. The paint has very fine pigment and doesn’t dry on the brush so it’s ideal for drybrushing.....

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Tim much appreciated!!

Bob