Hi
I need some advice on how to make a modern road in Russia look worn and dusty. I'm building a vignette approximately 6x6 inches square of a Russian T-62 on the side of the road. Now I heard of a technique from MIG called pre dusting, it seems to work well on the vehicles but what about in this situation? Any suggestions will help.
Thank you

Hi Jody!

This is not exactly a diorama and not exactly a Russian road , but I used sand VA paint and some pigments over a piece of black sand paper to get this.

I hope it can help you.

Cheers!

Marco

If by a 'modern' road you mean a paved road, I would use earth colored pigments brushed over the surface.

Jody

I would paint the road the basic colour you intend and give it washes with black, brown, and ochre. Very thinned down paint.

I would then apply some black, brown, and ochre oil filters and blend them in using white spirit making sure it is not too strong to lift your base colour.

When dry I wouls then lightly dry brush with a lighter colour of your base paint.

Finaly I would give it a light dust with a brown or dust coloured pigment. either light or dark or both depending on the colour you are looking for.

Cheers

Gerry

I would start by painting the road black. Then, paint the outside third, on each side Tamiya NATO black. Go back over the entire road with a filter of either Tamiya buff or MM sand. On the outside 1/8-1/12 edges with a darker wash. I think MM dark tan would be appropriate.

Sometimes to get a certain physical effect, you got to plan when building and not waiting for painting alone. Adding cracks in the surface, with some weeds and grass growing out of them, as well as various sized pot holes .... will give the desired worn affect before you even start painting.
You´ll get as many methods as you´ll get replies here. All will probably work, but the main idea is to have a very flat finish, to imply the dust effect. Pastels finish off this effect nicely, but be sure to add some of this last stage weathering to your model as well.