atkleiv

I have a RC HL Tiger 1 early model. Whats the best (and not to difficult) way to make it look worn and used, and preferably look like the original WW2 grey Tiger tank.

I am also thinking about buying this to make it look authentic: http://www.rctank.de/product_info.ph...roducts_id=435

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Me-109 Jagdflieger

Hello, Im looking at using Tamiya Weathering Materials in order to do my tank when i get it, It dosent seem to be that complicated and almost every review ive read has praised it, they have one SET B Which has a comes with Rust color, along with soot, and snow, take a look for yourself heres a link which has a few pics http://www.internethobbies.com/tawema.html
Good luck,
Jonathan

atkleiv

Thank, seems like a good idea. But I don't think I can get this Tamiya Set B in Norway.

Which else options do I have? Wtih simple paint/spraypaint?

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Me-109 Jagdflieger

Ahh...I forgot to look and see where you were... For some reason i thought you were here in the states..sorry, in that case the offer from RCtank.DE might be your best bet...Im sure some one will be along in a bit who would be able to help you out
Cheers,
Jonathan

swathdiver

Drive it outside everyday for a month. Make sure to drive through sand, rocks, mulch, mud, puddles and rain. Snow is good too. Only remove enough grunge so the running gear will function and at the end of a month, you're Tiger will look and run (run, haha) just like a real one!

0z

if its just for rusted exhausts use an orange and brown pastel chalk mixed with a bit of brown acrylic paint, scrape the pastel chalk with a scalpel blade into the paint, mix and apply when its dry stipple on some black and Grey pastels for soot stains, its very cheap and easy to do.

Matdragon

i know how!

throw it on the floor and repetedly stamp on it!

not really lol, i know military might sell rust stuff, at least he did ?!

he made a panzer 3 look awsome by re-painting it and putting rust on it, trying to find the pic but at the mo failing lol

cheers,

Matt

Rebellion13

lol Matt, took the words right outta my mouth, I have used artist pastels, the good kind, german brand cant remember the name, dont go cheap though because the better brands are well-just better lol. They are more of a powder which is easier to apply. Also I have used this stuff called instant rust which can be found at craft stores in the states, so not sure in Norway. The instant rust you brush on and it has fine metal particles in it and then you brush another solution over top and it actually rust's. But you need to do this in a well ventilated area or you will see pink elephants and start to drool.

edoubleaz

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Give our site a try.

http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/DAK...ING_GUIDE.html

Leon01

I did this by accident taking off some paint I kind of liked it.



I thought that was normal.

hatakashi

Or alternatively...drive it in mud and all sort of places...let the nature do its job

Panther G

For what it's worth I use the Tamiya weathering kits on all my tanks. it's the easiest way to get good results without having excellent detailing skills. easy too use and looks good. Plus you can wash it off if it doesn't turn out the way you like. or just like too change effects for seasons.

atkleiv

Exactly what I have bought. A snow/soot/rust set and a weathering mud stick from Tamiya

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Matdragon

i should post links RCU moderators might delete the post [X(][X(]

Matdragon

ohh i shouldnt post link, the RCU moderators will delete you or the post!!![:@][X(][]

fv432

Take a look here you can also get it from the guy who started the thread http://www.rctankwarfare.com/Forums/...opic,51.0.html