Top 5 weathering techniques for building scale models

This video is a collaboration with Panzermeister36, where we each present our Top 5 weathering techniques for building realistic scale models. It's mainly aimed at beginner armor builders, but the methods are versatile enough to work for tanks, planes, cars, dioramas and figures, and can be used by beginners or very experienced modellers. The techniques I cover are:
5. The Salt painting technique
4. Sponge chipping paint
3. Home made mud for dioramas
2. Using pigments for dust
1. Oil paint washes
After you watch my video, have a look and see what Panzermeister36's interpretation of the Top 5 Weathering Techniques for Beginners are - you can view Panzermeister36's channel at:
His Top 5 video is at this link:

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[Henners]

I don't know why everyone's complaining about your mic. Sure, it wasn't like TV studio quality, but it was totally understandable and not at all irritating to listen to. Thanks for the vid!

[modelmistake]

finally a good beginners with out an air brush, almost every Technic requires an air brush but these video does not.
it is nice to finally weather models

[JuanCLeal]

"How to make mud effects": Slap some real mud.


I love it.

[davebuts]

Panzermeister sent me here, will be sticking around, thanks for taking the time and the great video. daveuk

[Bartyron]

You are the Bob Ross of modelling! It is very relaxing to listen to your video's. And great tutorials too!

[Brent-Nelson]

Another tip that I just remembered. When painting anything black, mix a bit of earth brown with the black. Black by itself in scale is too harsh of a contrast. I learned that from Bob Letterman. I use Humbrol paints. The earth brown for Humbrol is #29.

[jerryvolpini]

Great work! Love how you coordinated with panzermeister36 but put your own spin on things. Important techniques to know - well demonstrated with clear instructions. This should help give modellers (of any level) the confidence to tackle these finishes!

[vernski]

I have been weathering with pastels for about a year now, and I am hooked! The best weathering effects I have produced have been with pastels. No more dry brushing for me. Great video!

[asdf]

Thanks! Good info here, even for an aircraft builder like me. Just got back into building after 30 years. I discovered pin washes by accident when I was a kid, but didn’t know it was a technique until later. I used to be able to paint canopies by hand using a thicker wash to flow in between the raised areas. I can’t see well enough now to try that 😅

[shaunvernonkenney]

This is great stuff. Been doing this off and on for 20 years, but these videos are really getting me back in the game. Much thanks!

[richardperry]

OMG, Dave that is by far the VERY best tank model I have ever

[roundhousetrainspotting]

Best weathering video in the world. Thank you.

[timothydaniels]

Some really nice ideas here. I've watched the Panzermeister for a few years and look forward to more of your work. Cheers.

[billstarrett]

Greetings from South Louisiana, USA! Great videos Dave! I'm getting back into modelling after 30+ years away and your tutorials are a great help! Keep them coming!

[timothydaniels]

A tip about pastels: some brands are very low in pigment and heavy on fillers. There are brands like Schminke and Art Spectrum that have heavy pigmentation and work very well for modelling but they are quite expensive. I'm a professional artist in my day job and worked extensively with pastels at one time.

[roeldiecast]

I wanna try the salt technique for Hotwheels that is nice real rust to me... Thanks for sharing this video🥰

[spectreone]

Awesome. Loved the tips . Thank you. Great job. Clear and simple .

[glenndawneldridge]

Just getting into the rc world, I'm definitely impressed with the ease of detail painting. Both you and Panzer have really been instrumental in my future build. Thanks for taking the time to show us Newbies a few tricks to the Hobby. Keep it up.

[robertmitchell]

Really cool with the mud application. I shall give it a try.

[panapeters]

Genius techniques and so simple. Thanks so much.