German 8 ton semi track 20mm flakverling Sd.kfz 7/1

[BarleyBop]

looking like dust and fine dirt.

Right, but how to apply them so that they stay on?

 

[Jakko]

Isn't that asking the same question in different words?

It's been very long since I used this kind of stuff, but rubbing them onto the model straight from pastel chalks worked, as did brushing pigment powders or ground-up pastel chalk. They all adhered well enough to stick to the model, in my experience, but every method I tried to fix them, altered the appearance to the point where I could also just have used paint, perhaps with something powdery mixed in to give it a little texture.

 

[BarleyBop]

but every method I tried to fix them, altered the appearance

Now we're getting somewhere! Maybe @GaryG64 has some advice?

 

[kevin]

I used this product with good results.

Apply your pigments with a brush, Q - tip, or anything. Then apply the fixer with tip of a small brush on top of , or next to pigments and capillary action will draw it into the pigments. Dries clear. This works to achieve a dusty effect.
I have mixed this and pigments into a slurry and applied to the model with and old brush to get a muddy or dried mud textured effect.

Once the fixer / pigment mix dries you can change it's color with paint and washes also.

 

[BarleyBop]

dusty effect.

That wood is amazing, and the crusted on dirt! So much I gotta learn!

 

[GaryG64]

Now we're getting somewhere! Maybe @GaryG64 has some advice?

I used Vallejo Pigments and a fluffy #4 brush. Dipped the tip of the brush into the powder and applied to the wheels.
I tapped off the remaining powder and left it alone.
I don't have pigment fixer, yet, and I know that could help. For now I minimize touching the pigments.

I believe fluffy is a technical term.

 

[GaryG64]

That wood is amazing, and the crusted on dirt! So much I gotta learn!

I agree.

 

[BarleyBop]

I believe fluffy is a technical term.

Haha. Gotta get up to speed on all this techno jargon!

Now I just have to bite the bullet and try it myself!

 

[GaryG64]

Not finished, yet. I placed the top on to see if I want it on or not.

 

[BarleyBop]

That's looking fantastic, the grated side panels, quad guns... the dusted wheels!

 

[GaryG64]

That's looking fantastic, the grated side panels, quad guns... the dusted wheels!

Thank you

 

[GaryG64]

Now, it's time for "mud." I used some Mod Podge and pigment powders to achieve a slurry of sorts. (Im constantly learning).
tomorrow when dry I'll add some powders to try and resemble dry mud.
I've decided to not whitewash and leave it grey.

 

[GCB]

Not finished, yet. I placed the top on to see if I want it on or not.

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Nice work! Looking great!!

 

[GaryG64]

I added more pigment powders over the "mud" to try to make it look like dry mud.

 

[BarleyBop]

...mud!
I've yet to try that. Looks good and 'caked' on!

I have an M6 (WC55 gun carriage) in the stash which I want to 'field' camo as in a photo I found... mud mixed with gasoline applied with a broom!

The 'mud' has me spooked, so it'll be a while.

 

[Pantherman]

I added more pigment powders over the "mud" to try to make it look like dry mud.

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Nice, I like the way it's evolving. PM

 

[Jakko]

I have an M6 (WC55 gun carriage) in the stash which I want to 'field' camo as in a photo I found... mud mixed with gasoline applied with a broom!

The 'mud' has me spooked, so it'll be a while.

For modelling purposes, it's really just paint. Paint the model in the regular colour it would have had, then just apply mud-coloured paint with a wide brush, none too neatly and not necessarily as thin or even as you can. Using a somewhat worn brush will probably help, too At that point it's mainly a matter of trying to replicate the patterns you see in the photo.

 

[GaryG64]

...mud!
I've yet to try that. Looks good and 'caked' on!

I have an M6 (WC55 gun carriage) in the stash which I want to 'field' camo as in a photo I found... mud mixed with gasoline applied with a broom!

The 'mud' has me spooked, so it'll be a while.

Thanks.

For the mud and weathering i usually just dive right in. If it turns out fine, then good. If not then, oh, well. Learn from it and move on.
This is only my 2nd attempt for a muddy look.
I use Mod Podge as the base and add paints or powders to achieve the color I like. Mix it up real well and dab on, messily.
I attached several from my first attempt for mud.
Dive in and have fun with it!

 

[BarleyBop]

just dive right in.

You weren't kidding! Who says weathering can't be fun!?

 

[GaryG64]

Nice, I like the way it's evolving. PM

Thank you!

 

[PatW]

This is brilliant! I had a period about 30 years ago when all I built were many and various types of Sd.Kfz's.

 

[GaryG64]

This is brilliant! I had a period about 30 years ago when all I built were many and various types of Sd.Kfz's.

Thank you

 

[wjbrandel]

Nice work.

 

[GaryG64]

Nice work.

Thanks.

 

[Aya]

Hi Gary.
Comming along great, excellent work on the weathering. Trying to recreate mud and dust effects is something I would like to improve on. That is on a very long list in my case though. Looking forward to the finished model.

 

[Edbert]

Trying to recreate mud and dust effects is something I would like to improve on.

Join the club my brotha!

I've postponed my 1st "diorama" in 35 years due to fear of making mud and tracks in it. I have a historical image I want to emulate, but am stymied.

I've built the kit and most of the base, but the mud, so much mud, the Eastern front and all that.

 

[kevin]

Edbert's pic reminds me of a diorama I did many years ago, and no longer have.
Spring, somewhere on the Eastern front.

I called it " outflanked".

 

[GaryG64]

Hi Gary.
Comming along great, excellent work on the weathering. Trying to recreate mud and dust effects is something I would like to improve on. That is on a very long list in my case though. Looking forward to the finished model.

Thank you. I've been kicking around some ideas for a diorama.

 

[GaryG64]

Edbert's pic reminds me of a diorama I did many years ago, and no longer have.
Spring, somewhere on the Eastern front. View attachment 149074View attachment 149076View attachment 149077
I called it " outflanked".

Very cool!
It looks very cold and very wet. Probably beyond miserable!
Very nice diorama, I love it!

 

[GaryG64]

Back on the bench.
I used pigment powders, paint, and Mod Podge for more dried mud.
I muddied-up the side panels too.