Model T ambulance build – Part 8:Weathering (dust and mud)

3/29/2018

AMMO “Oilbrusher” oil paints (“Medium Soil” A.MIG-3522, “Dusty Earth” A.MIG-3523) were dotted on the much of the horizontal surface, underside and chassis of the vehicle, which had previously been dampened with enamel thinner. Using a round brush the oils were dissolved and “melted” onto the surface, particularly to collect around raised objects or recesses.
Once the cab window had been fitted it, along with the tyres, were sprayed with a dilute (10%) mixture of Mr.Color “Tan” (44) in Mr.Color Leveling Thinner, to further simulated dust.
AMMO “Oilbrusher” oil paints (“Medium Soil” A.MIG-3522, “Earth” A.MIG-3514, “Medium Grey” A.MIG-3509) were mixed in enamel thinners and painted onto the wheels and axles. After 15 minutes, the excess was wiped off, leaving the residue in the recesses.
Vallejo pigments (“Light Sienna” 73104, “Green Earth” 73111, “Light Yellow Ochre” 73102, “Dark Yellow Ochre” 73103) were deposited separately using a brush to the underside, chassis, horizontal sides, engine area and cab floor. Then a mixture of Abteilung 502 “Basic Earth” (Abt093) oil paint in enamel thinner was carefully added, to act as a fixer.
Later, the same pigments were mixed in the dilute oil paint to form a slurry, which was then flicked onto various parts of the vehicle. Once dry, some of the splattering was removed from the less obviously dirty parts of the vehicle.