11-14-2010, 05:39 PM
Ok kids,
Here is they I have been weathering my cars.
Nothing new just a few variations on the old theme.
Step one is to select and approproate model. I prefer undecorated kits but I decided to finish up this partial built kit I had sitting around
![[Image: IMG_9832.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9832.jpg)
Next I remove the truck wheels I usually remove the coupelrs too...somethime I don't
![[Image: IMG_9833.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9833.jpg)
I then place the model into my handy grabber...keeps the handeling to a minimum and finger prints off
![[Image: IMG_9836.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9836.jpg)
My first wash is with rubbing alcohal
![[Image: IMG_9839.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9839.jpg)
This knocks down some of the shine and ages the paint a little
Next I use gouache with a wet water micture or micro sol...
![[Image: IMG_9838.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9838.jpg)
I use a variety of brushes
![[Image: IMG_9883.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9883.jpg)
First Coat
Here is they I have been weathering my cars.
Nothing new just a few variations on the old theme.
Step one is to select and approproate model. I prefer undecorated kits but I decided to finish up this partial built kit I had sitting around
![[Image: IMG_9832.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9832.jpg)
Next I remove the truck wheels I usually remove the coupelrs too...somethime I don't
![[Image: IMG_9833.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9833.jpg)
I then place the model into my handy grabber...keeps the handeling to a minimum and finger prints off
![[Image: IMG_9836.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9836.jpg)
My first wash is with rubbing alcohal
![[Image: IMG_9839.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9839.jpg)
This knocks down some of the shine and ages the paint a little
Next I use gouache with a wet water micture or micro sol...
![[Image: IMG_9838.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9838.jpg)
I use a variety of brushes
![[Image: IMG_9883.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9883.jpg)
First Coat
![[Image: IMG_9843.jpg]](http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/mountaingoatgreg/IMG_9843.jpg)