Sherman II (Direct Vision Type) build – Part 6:Weathering (dust, oil and fuel stains, metal)

3/18/2015

I decided to simulate fine dust and sand by spraying a 1:1 mixture of Tamiya XF-57 “Buff” and Tamiya XF-55 “Deck Tan” in Tamiya X-20A thinner (10% paint mixture in thinner) in several passes over the entire vehicle and tracks, with particular emphasis on the tracks, wheels and turret ring.
A small amount of a mixture of light coloured pigments was added to the tracks and running gear and fixed by spraying with white spirit.
AK Interactive “Engine oil” (AK084), diluted in white spirits (1:1 ratio), was added to parts of the running gear and the turret ring to simulate oil stains.
AK Interactive “Fuel Stains” (AK025), diluted in white spirits (1:1 ratio), was added to sections of the hull around the fuel tank filler caps.
The machine guns and metal tools were rubbed with AK Interactive “Dark Steel” pigment (AK086).
Tamiya soot powder was applied to the end of the exhausts and the gun.
Resicast 2.5mm clear lenses were used for the front headlights.