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Weathering a Leopold

tankfixer

Joined: October 15, 2005
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 - 12:28 AM UTC
I am currently working on the Trumpeter Leopold and was wondering about weathering it. It is being painted German grey. Any help and direction is appreciated. Thanks all

TankCarl

Joined: May 10, 2002
KitMaker: 3,581 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 - 05:11 AM UTC
As a railroad vehicle,all wethering would be dusty.Imagine the largest concentrations on line with the wheels.Otherwise,being exposed to the elements,there should be fading on top surfaces,and rain streaks down the sides.Add to that the usual wear from the crew walking on it...


tankfixer

Joined: October 15, 2005
KitMaker: 283 posts
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Posted: Friday, August 04, 2006 - 11:23 AM UTC
Ok you got me in the right direction. Anybody else


blaster76

Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Friday, August 04, 2006 - 12:09 PM UTC
Do some research----look in a book, call up a website. If you see a picture of the real thing, you might understand what you are attempting. Most weathering is self taught and according to the taste of the modeler. Don't ooverdo it by putting rust on everything, or covering it up with mud
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