Hi

 

So slowly and surely I'm getting better at repainting.

 

My question now is how do you guys add weathering and dirt when there's no paint kit, or when the paint kit has no weathering and dirt?

 

I'm just looking to add some simple dirt and maybe some signs of age or rough use.

 

Thanks

 

Lee

 

Edit: Also where is a good place to get aviation related logos and the like?

 

Thanks again

Weathering and dirt, don't get me started...

 

Generally I paint it...

in lots and lots of different ways,

but you can also use dirt from other models if you don't want to make it yourself

Also, I usually make a bare metal layer underneath the paint layer, and make holes and scratches in that overlying layer, so the metal shines through a bit

or a lot

also, check here for inspiration.

Weathering often takes me longer than than the actual paint:

 

For logos, I find that Google works best.

Wow!

Impressive repaints!

Weathering and dirt, don't get me started...

 

Generally I paint it...

 

in lots and lots of different ways,

 

but you can also use dirt from other models if you don't want to make it yourself

 

Also, I usually make a bare metal layer underneath the paint layer, and make holes and scratches in that overlying layer, so the metal shines through a bit

 

or a lot

 

also, check here for inspiration.

Weathering often takes me longer than than the actual paint:

 

 

For logos, I find that Google works best.

 

Wow awesome.

 

Thanks a lot that's really really helpful.

 

Lee

Thanks for the link Jankees.

 

Added it to the FAQ

 

Question 18 Weathering hows that been done?

you're welcome, Leen