How do I duplicate faded paint (not worn paint at edges, but faded paint due to elements like sun/water etc....I have a D-day Axis scheme (dunkelgelb, olivegrun, rott brown) and I want to know to to fade the paint on my vehicle....(lighten slightly)

To simulate a faded look I would use lightened tones of the same colours sprayed very lightly in the centre of panels etc.

Vinnie

I use the same technique as Vinnie,but I add a thin coat of very diluted dark yellow over the whole thing to bring all the colors together...I also use different filters starting dark and finishing with a light beige color filter so inhance the whole effect . try it you 'll like it .

Rick

I handpainted the model already, so can I add a thin coat (wash)of yellow (dunkelgelb or flesh) to simulate fading???

I shouldn't think a thin wash of yellow would work now, if you haven't got an airbrush probably your best best is to rub in some chalk pastels.

Vinnie

should I just make a light coat of dust to lighten it?

The problem with a lightening wash at this stage is that the wash will behave like one - i.e., settle in the panel lines. You'll have recesses that are darker, not the exposed panels. I know from experience.

Here's a link to an excellently faded tank over at Missing-lynx. The guy uses an interesting technique which would require some practice, but the effect is wonderful!

http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/message?forumid=110741&messageid=1077049765

I recently discovered MIG pigments, they work well, dont seem to disapear like chaulk or pastels, and will weather the paint. I am really impressed with them so far, even help hide some mistakes and imperfections that came about during the construction. So far I have only used the pigments for an OIF Abrams, but there are other colors/pigments available.

Try this link for more info
http://www.migproductions.com/pseries.htm

Yes you can use very thin .....Very thin washes(filters) to fade the paint ...just take some light beige colors...use a large flat brush can go over the tank panel by panel ...and when you are finished use a dark wash to go back over your panel lines ...

Rick