I want to piggyback a bit on what u/Odd_Username_Choice said about putting a gloss varnish for oil work. I like to keep to similar colors as the paint job, so for this on I used sap green, medium yellow, yellow ochre, burnt umber and zinc white. I've also heard of people who do not seal the weathering, because they wanted to be able to clean it off and redo it in the future. In this video I explain the differences and show how Dec 4, 2011 · It is a tool to help the paint look aged. Buy only a few good quality paints. Take your time. Hasegawa 1/72 A-6E. Jul 2, 2017 · My first attempt at oil-dot weathering. Oct 11, 2021 · You can use white spirit. If it was done with plain filters such as the MIG filters and their effects or was it done with dot filters is difficult to say for sure but due to the variation in hues I think it is done with dots. When applying a filter we should NOT puddle the surface. May 2, 2020 · Some places say spirit-based filters or oil dot filters like a matt surface, then a wash likes a gloss surface, and some pigments use enamel fixers and some mud weathering effects are water-based and trying to figure out an order for it all while not causing your previous work to boil off and bubble FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. Artists oils work fine, or modeling specific products such Abteilung 502 oils, Weathering Oils from Wilder, or Ammo of Mig’s Oilbrushers – all work equally well. Dec 17, 2017 · Firstly let's start with explaining what Oil Washes are and why they're suddenly such a hot topic. Aug 15, 2020 · This video shows how to use oil paints to add unique weathering effects to your model aircraft. aerofile83. For example, we can use a sand color filter to create dusts effects. Enjoy the pictures. Ummm, I think I overdid it. One popular technique is "dot filtering" where you put a number of small different colored dots of oil paint on an area of a model, usually a few close to the base color and several contrasting colors, and then use a brush damp with turpentine to blend them out over the area. Small amounts of different colour oils were applied and then brushed and spread very thinly. Apr 26, 2012 · A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint, accurate colors, and decals that look like they're part of the paint job. A fade uses one color to create a tonal effect. This is because oil paints are easily reactivated by mineral spirits (which won’t activate the base acrylic coat) so you can easily remove I recently did an oil dot filter on my Tamiya M41 tank. I too am about to go back to enamel I was really hoping to do the dot filters though . Overall oil washes 6. I will flat coat to protect the paint from the washes and weathering. Dec 13, 2020 · Welcome to the third Serie on Air and Ground in Scale, the first time featuring a Tank on this Channel: The mighty KV-2 in 1/35 from Zvezda. This is a great weathering technique to add some streaking and discoloration to a model. Oil staining (dot method) 11. Should I be trying to seal each of those layers with a clear coat so that the later effects don't ruin the previous ones? 5. ABOUT ACRYLIC PAINTSExcellent range of over a hundred The formation of these water-in-oil emulsions causes the volume of pollutant to increase between 3 and 4 times. , and then seal that under another flat. But you can just as easily app Aug 20, 2015 · Hi All This is the latest in an ongoing series of noob questions: I've just read about oil dot weathering, it looks a relatively simple and effective technique for subtle weathering and I'm keen to give it a go on my next model (a Tsetse fly Mossie). By aerofile83, October 15, 2016 in Tools 'n' Tips. This will be a strictly OOB build, the seat belts arent close to accurate Vehicle use is the key factor in the oil filter you choose. Apr 6, 2017 · Advanced Tips - Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:21 A technique that -if used wisely- can add realistic tonal and hue variations to your painting. I don't actually use oil paints for my approach but employ enamels even though it's often called the "oil dot filter" approach. Oils and enamels form the basis of most current weathering techniques, from a basic wash/panel lining to filters, modulation, streaking, winter camo and wet effects, grime, etc. For oil dot filters I get that people prefer to apply that over a matt coat, for regular weathering it's recommended to do that over a gloss coat. Getting Started with your Testors Amazing Air or Snap and Spray Airbrush (1:46) The Testors Amazing Air and Snap and Spray Airbrush kits allow you to set up, spray, and clean up quickly and easily. In this video I demonstrate and discuss the simple technique I use for applying oil dot filters to weather my 1/35 Armor modelsproducts issued: Vallejo Gloss Feb 12, 2024 · I'd like to try some oil weathering techniques on my Revell Spitfire build. When weathering more, I‘ll lighten 71. But for the sake of consistency I’ll call it a filter here. This helps to create some tonal variation as well as a slightly faded weather beaten look. Hopefully I'll get the last two check-list items done over the weekend. FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. There is one other thing: to get the most out of our oil dot filter, we want to use a gloss varnish. This slows and delays other oil weathering processes, and can complicate the response. WIP Each of the authors provide insight into recreating realistic weathering effects using different approaches (filters, washes, oil dot, etc. Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. Dot filters Similar to a wash, you apply a filter to the surface of the model in a controlled way so it doesn’t accumulate along the edges of details or in recesses and panel lines. Tonight I’ll explain what oil dot filter is. M10 Tank Destroyer. We focus on Dot Apr 29, 2024 - Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. Pinch hitting for Karl. This picks out highlights, replicates dust, and increases contrast. Definitely worth the investment and time to get it right. Acrylic clear flat 7. As my buddies stated try it. They will probably outlast you if you only make washes and hues. Nov 17, 2015 · Using burnt umber artist oil, I will apply tiny dots of oil paint for stains and oil streaks, using a stiff brush in short, flicking motions to create stain streaks. Not terribly accurate kit but I did what I could without scratch building or re-scribing. As my builds go this one is very heavily weathered (and it’s nowhere near finished yet) and marks the first time I’ve used blue and purple oil dots! Feb 1, 2023 · Oil paint washes and filters help you create realistic looking effects on miniatures. Filters Once you’ve assembled and painted your model you might want to make the end colours less contrasting, especially if you’ve created a camouflage pattern. I'm not sure what colours to use on the green, brown and sky color scheme. Welcome to FineScale Modeler magazine's Scale Model Basics: Dot filters! Editor Aaron Skinner discusses dot filters, what they do, and how to use them. Oil washes are generally created by mixing artists Oil paints with distilled white spirits or Turps (as it was called in my day!). Oil dot filter is one of the most interesting weathering Put a tiny dot of Umber Oil near a rivet head etc and use your brush, humidified (ie just slightly damp), not soaked, in Spirits, to 'drag' the oil down to mimic a watery, rusty run from the rivet. Jan 20, 2015 · Waiting for a decal set to arriveI grabbed this out of the bag for a quick OOB build. Not a bad evening’s work. Apr 28, 2021 · First, make sure you seal your paint and decals with a coat of semigloss or flat clear. For this purpose you can use a filter, or a thin layer of diluted paint. A filter uses multiple colors to create different tonal effects to the surface. Before that I put on AK-Interactive's blue wash for Panzer Grey, pretty lightly (mostly light pin washes). Sep 1, 2021 · On the other hand, if we have a tritonal camouflage we can use a filter of an intermediate tone to create a more uniform looking. Aug 5, 2020 · So I've been building a T34/85 recently, first model in several years, so I've had quite a few rookie issues! I've painted the tank, with a brush, using Mig Ammo acrylics and am ready to move onto the weathering stage. Then randomly apply a multicolored array of artist’s oils over the surface. Oil dot filter is one of the most interesting weathering Acrylic dries faster after the initial set in, and so I had to use it for something that needed less transparency, such as engine oil stain or heavy rust. I'm just saying because you kind of combine the two in "oil dot weathering", making it unclear which you are talking about. Oil dry brushing 10. The "secret ingredient" is often simply knowing some of the theory behind it. Airbrush fading is tricky, and takes a little practice But it's just what the airbrush was designed for. This is particularly true for vehicles or other mechanical type models. This is a comparison of the lower hull with the oil dot filter applied and the turret still just painted the Rustoleum Camo Deep Forest Green-Upper Hull and Turret pseudo-simpatico-So, after much more casual blending, highlighting, etc. Consistency and drying time are key. Try oil dot filter in YouTube. I think i messed up but i want to apply a pin wash when the oil paint is dry. This way I can (carefully) add more oils over that, then acrylics, etc. Skip to main content. Oct 12, 2018 - Explore Dave's Model Workshop's board "Weathering models", followed by 255 people on Pinterest. Oh well. Chipping and scuffing 12. Project: M10. It seems to me that thinning oil versus acrylic has different affects in this regard. This aircraft was in Tunisia during the war, but I am not sure it was this dirty. Spent the day on the cockpit. Jan 19, 2021 · And the dot filtering technique does add life to a monochrome finish. This week we look at Streaking And Oil Dot Filters. I intend to rely on the pre-shading work from the initial painting stages, a simple pin wash for deep panel lines, and a light oil dot filter. Very effective. Personally I'd try & master the simpler things like this than the ever tricky dot filter! Mar 19, 2022 · I use Pledge Floor Care (yes, the flooring product). Mount to base so nobody touches the pigments My filter is a tinted thinner, about 5% paint to 95% thinner, sometimes 10% I recently did an oil dot filter on my Tamiya M41 tank. by Heikki R on Pienoismallit. Dec 30, 2021 · What you end up with is a filter and not a wash. The lighting is a fair bit different between the sets of photos, but I think they sufficiently show the intended effect of the oil dot filter weathering. Decals applied: Oct 31, 2022 · The oil dot technique allows you to achieve the effect of paint aging from environmental influences, weather precipitation and temperature changes, and it can also be used to simulate various Dec 22, 2016 · Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint Technique. They are popular because Oils are very easy to work with and offer… Dec 7, 2021 · Because this build represents an early-war aircraft, weathering will be minimal. But I agree that the current weathering styles are often overdone. He uses this method in the February 2017 issue of FSM to create his two-sided tank, which Applying dot filters is not difficult from a technique standpoint. I completely understand what oil-dot weathing and filters are but I have one major question that is keeping me from starting: HOW in the HECK to I know what colors to use as a filter to bring all of the colors (in camo for FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. Nothing against naphta/lighter fuel though. Your goal is to alter the overall color of the vehicle, often to mimic fading and discoloration. Oils with an asphaltene content greater than 0. A friend had an up-close look at an operational T-72 back in the 1990s, and commented that modelers frequently apply overdone or non-existent weathering. Oil Dot Filter is one of the most interesting weathering techniques, to make richer the tonal hue of the painted model. A flat coat might be a bit more risky from actual permanent oil stain, than gloss because of how smooth the surface gets with a gloss coat. It dulls oil colours somewhat and works just fine. May 25, 2017 · Advanced Tips - Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 15:20 Oil Dot Filter is one of the most interesting weathering techniques, to make richer the tonal hue of the painted model. Very happy with the modulation here. Then you seal you weathering with a final clear coat. I did and the bit of pin wash that i did was absorbed by the filter, ruining part of the model that isnt totally exposed. Dot Filter Apr 6, 2017 · Advanced Tips - Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 11:21 A technique that -if used wisely- can add realistic tonal and hue variations to your painting. AMMO by Mig Jimenez · October 21, 2021 · · October 21, 2021 · Sep 8, 2021 · 5. Nov 10, 2020 · I took a number of before and after shots of the oil dot filtering process. 해외 모델러들은 Oil Dot Weathering 또는 Oil Dot Filter Weathering 이라고 하더라구요 그럭저럭 볼만 하네요 Mar 28, 2018 · In my old work flow, I apply a gloss varnish to make the application of decals, pin washes and panel lines easier. Pigments 13. John. Apr 17, 2020 · Yeah, I'm not sure why I called the loader's periscope the "gunsight" like 3 times in the video. I would point out that this isn't used for any fine work requiring a high-quality finish, and I don't generally go in for heavy-duty weathering, but for light weathering of AFVs, panel line washes, and pin washes, I find it works FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. I use primarily enamels so when I go to do my oil dot filter etc. I put a dull coat on the model, let it dry thoroughly, then applied some winsor newton oil paints and odorless turpenoid to do dot filtering. This video e With so many terms being bandied about by modelers to label the oil paint weathering techniques used on scale model AFVs (armored fighting v We’d like to share some of them here in our first blog post on weathering effects for 1/35 scale models. So check out this video, and give the dot filter method a try! May 29, 2021 · I use it for washes & am currently trying oil-dot filters, both using hardware store white spirit (mineral spirits). I normally use pastel chalks- mostly browns- to add dirt effects. May 22, 2024 · This is applying an oil dot filter. Forget about the hammer Oct 15, 2016 · Oil dot filter weathering help. The matt paint tends to suck the oil out out the oil paint and spread it. These not only dry fast, but they also seal the oils in. Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 22:54. May 16, 2019 · A filter is just to tint an existing color with another, yes. The technique was what I've seen done with the dot filter, speckle the model with dots of oil paint then using thinner spread it out in a downward motion giving the impression water caused streaks in the dirt and grime. After that, I'll apply filters, dot filters, other washes for oil stains, weathering, etc. 075 (ivory) 60/40 ratio, and apply more contrasting discoloration, streaking, chipping and oils - making and finishing For example, let's say I do a pin wash, then a dot filter, and then do more specific weathering after that (oil stains, rust stains, etc). While you can use acrylics, it’s usually much better to use oils. To use an oil dot filter, simply apply a dab of oil paint straight from the paint tube onto your model. In oil painting acrylic over oil is a big no no, so give them a good amount of time to "dry". The oil paint used for oil weathering belongs to an entirely new family - artist oils. We can also use a filter to create weathering effects. Oil pin washes 9. There is some uncertainty out there when painting and weathering a scale model about WASHES and FILTERS. With armor, i never gloss coat. The same applies to using the oil dot method. Mocked it up a bit for some pics. Jan 14, 2024 · I try to weather my models as it would happen naturally in the wild, so next I added an oil dot filter. For filters, DOT weathering, streaks etc I like to use oils over an acrylic flat coat because I find the flat finish makes the oils blend better than over gloss which in my experience seem to come right off, making blending a bit difficult. Check out Uncle Night Shift's video for more prog All right folks, it’s midnight! Yesterday we’ve seen how oil dot filter applied on the model. Some modelers suggest doing oil dot filters Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. Aug 18, 2019 · An oil dot filter, some pin washes along with some slight scratches, and pigments on lower hull, road wheels/tracks will give it a newly delivered to field look. Apart from dry-brushing and a few things like rust and mud, oils can be used for the majority of weathering effects. Oct 13, 2018 · There are two main types of filters: the dot filter and the… filter. , etc. I'm using oils to produce washes and oil dot weathering, however my thinners strip the paint straight off. more. . Im building a challenger 2 in green camo and the instructions said to add a filter first then a wash. There are many ways to use the filter to create even more interesting and varying effects such as applying the filter to a satin finish, or applying the filter to a flat finish. Gallery. They are popular because Oils are very easy to work with and offer… Oct 19, 2016 · Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint Technique by Karl Logan. Paint by Vallejo. ) and combinations thereof. Oct 1, 2019 · Current WIP on my p47, with home made decals using white water-slide decal paper, next in line will be to change the serial since it's wrong and some dry brushing around the decal edges. Volume 4: Weathering contains several hundred photos and is organized into 13 sections: Preparation, Chipping, Filters, Dirt, Grime and Worn Paint, Panel Line and Surface Detail Washes, General Washes, Streaking Effects, Spill Stains, Exhaust Stains, Graphite Effects, Weathering Effects with Pigments, Effects with Color Pencils, and Extreme FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. Jerry Mar 24, 2016 · I'm starting to get into oil-dot weathering and filters for weathering my aircraft and armor (I'm getting into armor). Oil Paint and Thinner. Somewhere I saw a technique that blended dots of artist oils with a brush. I am also gonna pose this question in the tips section. white, brown, black, dark blue, dark green, yellow then I'll take a thinner moistened brush and drag it down through the dots until the dots are gone but the May 24, 2012 · As for dot filters, I use them on armor (occasionally, when the story calls for a heavily-weathered or destroyed AFV, but I personally consider them too heavy-handed for aircraft weathering, except on large-scale planes. Slowly working through my stash from the early 2000s. Let’s talk about the last two. Apply any weathering powders or chalks. Now you can apply the weathering to an even surface, without getting the fluid soaked under the decals or similar flaws. I let it all dry about 48 hours, but for some reason there's a shine to parts of the model. 025 with Vallejo 71. Older kit with raised panel lines. From plain RLM66 (actually Floquil Weathered Black) to what you see finished inserted into the fuselage. You mention Burnt Umber, that's probably for panel line accent, the dot filter uses a mix of colours to modulate the colours. Then comes the semigloss or flat coat. Any suggestions? Apr 5, 2009 · The demo I saw done was to give a dirty or greasy streaked look using oil paints, mostly browns and some black. The standard brush weathering techniques are chipping, dry brushing, pin washes and dot filters. Oct 7, 2017 · I do generally use a lot of thinner for washes - this evaporates off a lot faster than a thick oil filter (dot filters for colour modulation etc). Weathered with Mig oil brushes. May 23, 2013 · Dot filter, after the filters are dry 24-48 hours depending on the paint type I'll go over the metal surfaces of the vehicle (a section at a time) with small dots of oil paint. Before I go shopping- what oils do people reco Dec 13, 2018 · I do oil pin washes over acrylic clear gloss coat so the wash can run freely into the recessed details. BUT. Read more about Advanced Tips - Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint ; Back to Basics - Chipping process by adding steel tones. Feb 7, 2020 · And the supplies needed are fairly simple too. Does anyone have any advice on how to remove some of this without a total repaint, especially since the decals are already on. But, if more subtle weathering, the oil wash takes longer to try and can be left more or less transparent. Feb 16, 2021 · All right folks, it’s midnight! Yesterday we’ve seen how oil dot filter applied on the model. I don’t use any thinner for this. Model painters are probably familiar with the three most common types of hobby paints, namely acrylic, enamel and lacquers. 5% tend to form stable emulsions which may persist for many months after the spill has occurred. We just finished to tag all the videos in our archives, and the first results is here: a selection of tutorials about the weathering in scale models: all what you need to know to give to your models the perfect dirty or dusty or After oil dot filter weathering. Why flat or semigloss? Because those finishes give the filter a bit of texture to hold to. ABOUT ACRYLIC PAINTSExcellent range of over a hundred I just tried to apply an oil dot filter on my 'test' m4 sherman. Open menu This tutorial will describe the products involved and the main techniques for oil weathering. It looks kinda stark when at first goes on, so I did an oil dot filter with brown, yellow, green, white, and blue colors (I actually put a little too much blue on, should used more brown). I seal decals under another gloss coat and then apply washes and pin washes. The technique in doog's article is pretty much the accepted method, small dots of paint applied and then blended together with downward strokes of a thinner dampened brush. Mar 2, 2013 · blending dot F-4D F-5E Hasegawa kit Minihobby model oil colour phantom scale scale model tiger tips walkthrough weathering Post navigation Previous Previous post: K-19, Hotel class SSBN submarine – Part 1 FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. ABOUT ACRYLIC PAINTSExcellent range of over a hundred Mar 29, 2018 · Exactly the same thing happened to me , my first tank so I figured I'd try an oil wash thankfully I only tried on a small part but yes the same thing to the point I was able to pull my gloss coat off with tweezers. A series of video going through the construction and painting of a Bandai Master Grade F91 Gundam Harrison Madyn's custom blue paint scheme. WATCH IT IN 4K!A Dot filter weathering technique with acrylics. Tamiya's Weathering Master pigments will round out the effort. Advanced Tips - Weathering Discoloration on Millenium Falcon Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:34 May 23, 2024 · Oil dot filter, washes, more chipping and the bulk of the weathering done. Jun 1, 2023 · Dry-brush with the lightest oil color used in the dot filter. British Tank Destroyer M10 IIC Achilles. A relatively easy and quick technique, that can really enhance your model when done properly, Streaking A Posted by u/ColonelRuffhouse - No votes and 2 comments Jun 29, 2018 · For instance, I may add a dot filter with oils, and then after letting that dry sufficiently, I’ll add acrylic weathering products. Any suggestions? Dec 17, 2017 · Firstly let's start with explaining what Oil Washes are and why they're suddenly such a hot topic. 08th MS Team Hover Tank WIP - Finally finished all the chipping, and i'm starting some oil washes, filters, streaks, etc. If doing a filter coat or heavier oil work, much longer drying times are advisable. Aug 20, 2015 · For oil, see if your local pound shop has a set, or The Works, for very thin filter washes they should work fine. Apr 6, 2017 · Read more about Advanced Tips - Oil Dot Filter Weathering Paint ; Back to Basics - Chipping process by adding steel tones. He uses this method in the February 2017 issue of FSM to create his two-sided tank, which chronicles the evolution of finishing techniques. Therefore, gloss varnish is your friend. Tamiya 1:48. However, both work pretty well. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Of course one of the focal points in this issue is the new Oilbrusher which provides a pre-mixed oil wash in 21 colors in a self-contained package that requires no mixing or cleaning. Yes, the second type is typically just called a filter, though I think of it to myself as a filter wash, because it is similar to a wash. A filter is used to alter the tone/shade of the colour, which is not what you want from a wash. The second layer seals the decals. Randomly place the dots of paint over the surfaces you want to Oil Dot Filter is one of the most interesting weathering techniques, to make richer the tonal hue of the painted model. If you don't like the effect, not much lost. Gloss coats dry smooth in comparison to satin or matte coats, and smooth coats make for easier cleanup and greater control over where our oil dot filter pigments eventually settle. No matter if you drive a heavy-duty work truck for towing and hauling equipment, or a compact sedan for everyday driving around town, FRAM® engine oil filters do more than help your vehicle maintain top performance – they ensure the proper protection for every type of engine and driving style. ABOUT ACRYLIC PAINTSExcellent range of over a hundred Karl Logan demonstrates the Oil Dot Filter Weathering Technique using Testors and Model Master products. Mar 18, 2016 · This tutorial follows my weathering process on this vehicle in which I use a few oil paints to create highlighting, discolouration, chipping, and grime effec Oil paints, especially dot filters, tend to also dull the shine of the surface, but it's sort of subtle. So in the future I'll have to tweak this by perhaps adding a layer of semi-gloss after the decals, washes and panel lining in order to prepare the surface for oil dot filter weathering. Share Followers 0. 00:09 Oct 24, 2014 · We select the best and only the best video-tutorials: building, detailing, painting, weathering, dioramas and more. Oil panel washes (filters) 8. Also some times called filters or mapping, is the technique of placing dots of oil paint of different colors on your model then taking a brush moistened with thinner wiping the oils in the direction of airflow or gravity. There’s a zillion names for th oil technique youre describing. Advanced Tips - Weathering Discoloration on Millenium Falcon Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:34 Feb 12, 2024 · I'd like to try some oil weathering techniques on my Revell Spitfire build. I use mostly oils and enamels for weathering, and there’s multiple variations on the technique based on what you are using it for. Oct 28, 2016 · Want to learn a new weathering technique for model building? Check out this video called “Oil Dot Filter Paint Technique” by Karl Logan. you can see the "shading" or hues and some weathering streaks. Below I cover how to apply both using acrylic paint. Mineral spirit / white spirits - same same. Using a Hasegawa 1/48 F/A-18, I show how to use simple techn Oct 5, 2022 · Typically, you want to clear coat and then apply decals to prevent silvering. This, coupled with the longer dry time and ability to rework drying paint by wetting with thinner is what makes them so great for weathering - you can subtly add richness and variety to a plain surface by using several colors of oil (I've seen it called "oil dot filter weathering"), relying on the translucency, then you can use the consistency FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. See more ideas about scale models, plastic models, model tanks. Jan 14, 2011 · I have paynes gray and burnt umber oil colors what are some more colors used for weathering and depending on aircraft color what oil color would be a good starting point for example IJN green on a zero what oil would be used TIA. Tamiya A video showing how to apply a dot filter to a scale model kit tank. Go slowly and blend thoroughly with a clean, wide brush to smooth the paint to an almost translucent consistency. In the case of decals, gloss is needed to keep air from getting under and silvering the clear bits. Also would like to add some oil dot filters to that drab, any ideas what colors I should use please ? TIA Apr 30, 2014 · Weathering 201: Oil Filters, Pin Washes, Lead Pencils, and (more) Metallic Alcohol Paints April 30, 2014 January 26, 2016 Brofist I wrapped up my 30k vindicator project this weekend and thought I’d share the steps it took to get there. Dec 31, 2010 · Any clear coat is meant to protect the paint underneath. and you shouldn't limit yourself to gloss only for oil paints, you should use the gloss varnish for panel lining, filters, and washes, and a semi gloss or matt for actual oil paint rendering because you can't do paint rendering if the oils are not sticking somewhat to the surface which Most scale model makers think when weathering you can only apply an oil paint dot filter on top of an ACRYLIC painted surface. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. gunuapwazbntaohvrjlwhupynsacccatfnavuqkkdnj