dirty model!

i like some models here that looks dirty..how you do that? is sticks to the car like a paint or if i touch it, it will be destroyed?help meee

Its called weathering. I am not to sure how to do it because I am new to this hobby also, but I think I remember about reading it in the FAQ. Trust me, I learned so much from reading those 2-3 times. I would go read them if I were you. Goodluck

If you want weathering tips, check Google for armour modeling websites, it is the stock in trade of those guys.

i like some models here that looks dirty..how you do that? is sticks to the car like a paint or if i touch it, it will be destroyed?help meee


Not to be rude but I actually did not even understand what you are actually asking, language barriers really suck. I hope these guys above answered you correctly because I was stumped at your question?

I find the best way is to use pastels, (the dry ones) apply them with a soft brush for dust and dirt. and for tire rubs draw them on with the pastel itself.

I use them on this car.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=529785
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/01/1904101/1024_3139643037383166.jpg

Hi,
I have a video that shows how to weather a kit. It's about 175MB and it's Japanese. The problem is I don't know how I can share it.

-d

Yeah, language barriers are rough, but I get the gist of him pretty well. He's English is a heck of a lot better than my...... Greek?

Yes, pastels are the method armor guys use most (Basically coating your model with colored chalk dust) but I too wonder if they come off easily. If I were to do it, the first few times I would airbrush on some light coats of a dirt-colored paint. Robert Downie's book "How to Use an Airbrush" shows you how to weather a car pretty well with an airbrush. You can get this book relatively cheaply (I paid $10 with a coupon) and it's worth it I think.

Thusfar I have done just some airbrushing with mixed browns and yellows (for a nice muddy colour) to create mud effect on a WRC car. Works for me...