I have completed painting my figures, ( combo of model master acryls and testors enamal) but now they look to clean. Whats the best way to "dirty them up"? My dio is set on the eastern front with the first light snow. thanks.

ziggy

I personnaly have had a lot of luck with a short bristle brush and pastel chalks. Best thing is if you don't like the results, wash them off!!!

For mud I like to mix various tones of brown together with talcum powder to make it lumpy amongst other things... I then put in on think in the appropriate areas... I then dry brush around these areas in a circular pattern, going lighter each time... well that's how I did this anyway:





I think the other thing to remember is to be subtle with your weathering...

Hope this helps...

First light snow means the ground is pretty close to frozen, so mud and dust should not be a big issue. I'd go with the pastels as mentioned above. I assume you did highlights and shadows in the painting process to give your guys depth. Dark clothes don't tend to show dirt as much, but focus the dirt where you're likely to see it, knees, elbows, cuffs and shoes. For black shoes, mix some tan/flesh to lighten the black and get your highlights with this. Use some straight medium brown on the toes and maybe the heels. Do the same with black load bearing belts. Brown would be used where wear would be highest.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP BOYS...