OK, I have found one of the easiest ways to weather a plastic kit. You won't need any pigment or washes for this one. It will cost you a bottle of 3M Puzzle Saver, the color of paint you want to weather with(i.e. rust for rust, earth for dirt) most can be found in rattle cans, and a medium toothbrush. Apply 3M to the areas you want to weather and allow to dry. Next, spray paint or cover with the weathering color and allow to dry. Last, brush the weathered part under hot water. Most of the glue will come off, with the paint mixed into it. However, the crevises will hold the glue and paint on top of it. Total cost, no more than $10.

This should really be accompanied with images of your example, and some notes with your experiences of the process.
Without a final image, Im a bit reluctant to attack my next model with water and a tooth brush. Will this work on etch as well, or will the abuse knock off most of it? What about decals? Will one-colour weathering be a bit boring?
Not meaning to be harsh or discredit your method, but I´m not really sold on it!

I agree with Frank:

It seems that this method is quite similar with hairspray technique and I don’t think it could simulate all weathering effects.
Please post some pictures (WIP pics as well if possible).

Andrzej

Hope these photos help. You can always apply a second layer to give it a more earthy tone. However, the desert doesn't allow for such weathering. So, I only need one coat.

Hi Matt.
Not bad actually. The results are quite realistic and coupled with all the other tricks of the trade could be quite useful.
Why don´t you take a few spare parts and document the process and make a feature. Tips like these are always welcomed.

Looks like you've glued the top section of your Tiger chassis on the wrong way round

But except for this the weathering looks quite good . It is similar to hairspray technique effect though and the hairspray technique doesn’t require hard brush to remove unwanted paint.
Anyway - it looks good.

Andrzej

It does look quite good, actually, but this is the part I'm confused about:




What glue are you exactly referring to? The glue from the 3M medium you're using?

Thanks,

Rob