I recently read of someone using the "hairspray method" to whitewash a tank.Does any one have any more details on this technique ? It was a beautiful Hetzer but the techique was sketchy.

hi anthony, without seeing the article its hard to know what method he used, but the way i use it is to paint your model the colours you want then spray on the hairspray, but dont flood the model then sprinkle on some salt the more you want a worn camo the more salt you put on mainly on areas of high use .the salt then sticks to the hairspray! then spray on the winter camo let it dry for as long as it takes the paint to dry then wash it off under warm running water the salt will disolve and leave patches of the original camo showing thru then let it all dry, and dont worry the model dosn,t go sticky i hope this helps cheers

I've used this method a couple of times.
Basically, after finishing the model, tools, base coat, camo?, decals I spray a protective coat of clear gloss.
Next day, mist hairspay over model, depending on the "wear and tear" you wish to display. Any excess hairspray doesn't seem to affect the Whitewash, so you needn't worry about "hairspraying" particular spots. Mist the entire vehicle! A hairdryer, to speed up the drying process(till tacky, my preference).
Over tacky hairspray, apply whitewash.( I found it easier to work one section at a time.)
With warm water and a clean brush simply "paint away" the whitewash! Be careful to keep the brush clean, otherwise a faint "foggy" shows up.
Having sprayed the entire vehicle with hairspray, it's easy to control the amount of wear and tear you wish to portray http://photos.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/185809/cat/500/ppuser/6705
http://photos.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/185911/cat/500/ppuser/6705

thanks for the tips + the links

i used the technique for my kv and a stug... works great



and the kv







good luck

koen

Hi Anthony -

It really was as simple and straightforward as I described in the post on ML, nothing sketchy about it. (assuming it is the one in ref.)

I suggest a test model for the first time to get a feel for it. Here are a few more pics:

I use a fine mist hairspray and lightly apply two coats:


Using a small brush and water to scrub away the white, I dampen a small section at a time and work slowly:


HTH,

Mike

Model images copyright M. Rinaldi © 2007

Does anyone have a link to the orginal artical. I have never heard of this method before but I am game to try anything.

Wwhat do you use for whitewash, how do you apply it, and how long do you wait for it to dry?

Hi guys,

Here are some links to a couple builds that I have done using the hairspray. The technique is very simple.

1) After painting the basecoat, spray the model with a couple of light coats of hairspray. You can protect the basecoat with a clear varnish if desired but haven't found it absolutely necessary. I paint only with acrylics and haven't had any problems lifting the basecoat at all.
2) Once the hairspray is dry (hairdryer on low heat helps), overspray a white acrylic - Tamiya, Vallejo, Lifecolor all work well.
3) Take a small cup of water and a couple of small brushes (I use one with stiff bristles and one with soft for varying effects - also a toothpick for nicks and long scratches)
4) Brush a small section with water, damp is fine, not soaking wet - warm water works quicker, room temp water is fine as well
5) Start to scrub the area where you want the scratches to go, once they begin to show proceed slowly to shape the chips.
6) As the area dries you can add some tiny nicks and scratches with a small point from toothpick or similar object
7) It completely dries back to normal in a few minutes, seal with a varnish like Vallejo Satin and proceed with washes, filters, etc. as normal
8) As with any new technique, try it out on test model first to get a feel for it.

The Hetzer post on the 1/48 DG on Missing Links:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/527528/thread/1193867021/WIP+-+Jagdpanzer+38t+with+winter+whitewash

and a post on a Marer III Ausf M that I did after seeing Phil Stutcinskas' amazing Panzer IV vignette at Euro Miltaire '06, which was Best in Show. He descirbes his idea in Model Military Int. and AFV Modeller earlier this year (sorry can't remember which issue #'s). There will also be full SBS article on this technique with the Marder IIIM in the next issue of MMiR #43:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1174533758/

HTH,

Mike

[no disrespect what i meant was i wasn't clear on it thanks]Hi Anthony -

It really was as simple and straightforward as I described in the post on ML, nothing sketchy about it. (assuming it is the one in ref.)

I suggest a test model for the first time to get a feel for it. Here are a few more pics:

I use a fine mist hairspray and lightly apply two coats:


Using a small brush and water to scrub away the white, I dampen a small section at a time and work slowly:


HTH,

Mike

Model images copyright M. Rinaldi © 2007[/quote]

No worries I guessed as much, I should have used more happy faces

Best,

Mike

Thanks for the photos guys, looks like an interesting technique.