Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could give me a few pointers on weathering my 1/16 Tiger, it is painted in a three colour camo pattern and I do have a Aztec airbrush and I use Acrylic paint.
Thanks
Chris

I learned how to weather armor from Mr. Chris "Panzer" Mrosco, so this is actually his adivce. Since you painted the Tiger in a three tone camo pattern you should first give the tank a "Wash" of Winsor Newton Mars Black Oil Paint. Use 10% of the Mars Black, and thin with 90% oil paint thinner. Apply this "Wash" to the entire vehicle, and let it run through cracks, etc. Use a flat sable. When dry, the tank will have a grimmy, dirty look.

Next you should weather the raised detail, bolts, etc. using what Chris Mrosko calls the "Pin Wash". You will need Van Dyke Brown Oil Paint, and Mars Black Oil Paint. First apply a small amount of oil paint thinner to the area in which you are applying the "pin wash" and mix a small amount of the Van Dyke Brown and Mars Black and apply it to the thinned area. This will enhance the weathered look of those details.

Then you should "dry brush" any and all raised detail with a off khaki oil paint.

So I assume it is safe to do a wash with oils straight on top of an acrlyic paint finish ?. What the best thing to seal all the paint with ?.

Thanks alot for the help.

Regards

Chris

I usually I don't flat coat.I have in the past,I used testors Dullcoat. Panzer

Hi again,
So if I did not put a dull coat on how hardy is the Acrylics to general wear ? I suppoae in a way with handling you would naturally wear off the paint down to the panzer grey which would happen in real time ?

Thanks for your help

Chris

And...don't forget pastels that can be used to simulate dust and surrounding effects. It does the best for desert vehicles. Experiment with various shades of colours till you're satisfied. This method eliminates the "Glossy" look of certain range of paints and makes the model look realistic and "blend" with the nature.