Hey guys,

This is an experimental build to try for the first time the following:
- Adding Zimmerit
- Using the hairspray method to create a weathered winter whitewash effect

Process followed thus far:
- Added Zimmerit
- Primer
- Three-tone camo scheme (thinned with Arylic thinner)
- Humbrol Satin Cote
- 2 layers of hairspray
- Tamiya Flat White (thinned with water)
- Combination of old toothbrush and paintbrush to remove the white

All comments welcome!!







Quintin

Looks great. Nice work. The three-tone camo showing through looks good.

Can't wait to see it completed.

Hello, very nice and well done. I will try this technique on a T60. Just a quick question. is that the white hand easily? because my model is full of PE
Sincerely, Stephen

it looks effective so far,would like to see it once you weather it.

Hi Stephen,

To be honest, the white came off harder than I had expected. I found that it comes off easier (in bigger chips as well) if you spray a thicker white coat. I also found that you should 'paint' the water on and let the model stand for few minutes, giving the water time to filter through the white and dissolve the hairspray.

Hope it helps.

Quintin

hello,
Thanks for the info. I posters pictures when I make the painting.
stephen

hello,
here is my finished model. thanks for the technique, here's what happens

Looks great. Nice Job

I have propably not thought this through; but would it be an idea to leave PE till after this effect hac been done????

hello,
the PE is well to treatment, provided to rub gently.

Hello Steph,

It looks great, really turned out well!

Quintin

Hi guys,

This is what mine looks like so far. Several filters and washes applied, with chipping as well. Honestly, I think it's a bit much, but please all comments are welcome.











Quintin

hello,
Thanks for the comments. quintin ,personally I like and I really want to see it finished

Hey guys,

A quick update!

Finished the weathering on the body and turret and mounted the wheels and tracks. Now I just need to blend the weathering on the wheels and tracks and then I'm done!!!

Apologies for the poor quality of the pics, will post better ones once the project is complete.









Quintin

IMHO it looks like a tank that has seen winter combat, but has since gone on to a different season. I doubt the crew would allow this kind of weathering for survivability issues.

Hi Matt,

This basically started out as a test to try out the hairspray weathering method as well as my first go at doing zimmerit. Then I thought I might as well finish it.

Quintin

Hey guys,

Here it is, finished.

nice, very well done
stephane

Well...I can say you guys have made my mind up for me. Going to try the winter white / hairspray trick...all the finishes I have seen here are great.
Thanks for pushing me over the edge....!!!

Trenchfoot 1*

Thanks Stephane, appreciated. Yours looks very good as well!

Thanks Ken! Please post some pics of your progress as well.
Good luck!

Quintin

Nice little experiment. I love to see people trying new things and this is pretty good. The weathering may be too dark but overall I think you've gotten the W/W down good. The HS tech I think looks best on dark vehicles, so what you've done with a tri toned tank, and pulled it off, shows some skills. Hats off dude, very nice.
Rob

Hey Rob,

Thanks for the kind words. I agree about the weathering that came out a bit dark, but overall happy with the result.

Thanks again!
Quintin