They're jolly nice Ithoriel 

Indeed they are !
Cheers - Phil

Quote from: paulr on 25 March 2015, 04:04:51 AM
The more weathering the better 

I'm with Ithoriel on this; I just can't bring myself to do it

Tracks for 6mm - darkest gunmetal I can get. Larger scales same the a vajero rust wash.

IanS

I think the "rusty look" rather works for me

Did you consider using pigment ?
It's fun to use.

Quote from: barbarian on 25 March 2015, 08:36:23 AM
Did you consider using pigment ?
It's fun to use.

Lost me there Barbarian???

https://www.google.it/search?q=pigment+weathering&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=899&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=G3USVczXHsX3Uo74g_gJ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ




This kind of stuff.

Quote from: barbarian on 25 March 2015, 08:43:58 AM
https://www.google.it/search?q=pigment+weathering&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=899&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=G3USVczXHsX3Uo74g_gJ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ




This kind of stuff.

Holy moley, that's rather good.

Thanks   I feel another purchase coming on

Will these work at 6mm?

Looks like 'real' is making a come back! 

Quote from: Westmarcher on 25 March 2015, 09:00:11 AM
Looks like 'real' is making a come back! 

Within reason

Does look good though; I'm just wondering how much you'd actually see on a 6mm mini

If the tank is in regular use there won't be much rust on the actual treads. Might show up on the edges of the tracks that don't get scrubbed by the road. Therefore, dark gunmetal treads, highlighted with steel. Rust drybrush along the edges. Probably a brown wash over all. That's if you have the patience....

Quote from: Hertsblue on 25 March 2015, 11:39:22 AM
If the tank is in regular use there won't be much rust on the actual treads. Might show up on the edges of the tracks that don't get scrubbed by the road. Therefore, dark gunmetal treads, highlighted with steel. Rust drybrush along the edges. Probably a brown wash over all. That's if you have the patience....

I have the patience but I'm not sure you'll see it in 6mm

Dark brown base, wash with black, highlight then pick the edges out in steel.

I like my tanks to look battered but not too muddy.

That's fantastic Matt!

Think we might have a winner

Pretty convincing.

Tho', mind you. those tanks need a haircut.

The technique will work well at 6mm (got an epic IG army with lots of lots of tracks, used same technique).

If you trawl the forum you'll see plenty of good WW2 stuff (Dazza's, BH62 and Fred's stuff leap to mind)

Quote from: FierceKitty on 25 March 2015, 12:22:04 PM
Tho', mind you. those tanks need a haircut.

Or a Herr Kutt ?


[Very nice. Presume that's in 6mm scale, Matt?]  
[Also, good well thought out advice, Hertsblue]  

I'd use pigment for the ground color, not rust.

Paint the base, then cover the lower hull, the tracks and the base with the powder.
Use a dry brush.

Then varnish. (spray)

This simulate dust or mud, not rust.