1-Day Full Paint and Weathering 1/35 German Winter Camouflage -- Just the Basics

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

You achieved something I thought was impossible, all the while keeping the result very much presentable! Would you do something like this again, or was it one of those "once is more than enough" experiences? Big thumbs up for your editing, it's getting better with every video.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Martin! I'm always happy yo see you comment on my work. I'm not sure I would do this again...maybe something similar with a deadline of two weeks or 10 days or something instead of 3.25 days. I think once was enough since it did show me what I can do to streamline my builds, but it also wasn't as satisfying as other projects since it also taught me what effects (that are missing on this build) are important, such as more mud texture and more effort on spare track weathering. I don't like to finish a project and not me 100% satisfied, and with this project I'm only about 90%.

[@paulalderson6920]

This is THE best video on painting not only the winter effects but also general painting techniques. I loved the printed notes summary on the top of the screen detailing the materials use, thinning ratios & PSI. I learned so much, brilliant work. Thanks so much from Down Under.

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

That was cool to see you cruising through the painting and weathering essentials! I like this style, a reduced and almost pure take on the hobby, where some of the "must have" steps are eliminated, like the clear coat and so on. Reminds be a bit of good old Reinhold Messner, who reached the peak of Mount Everest all by himself and without oxygen tanks. He said that this was only possible because if his "lightweight alpine style", where he focused only on the essentials he could carry alone, not relying on a team of helpers and fancy technology. I am sure that a lot of modellers will find this highly interesting and maybe worth of giving it a try, in order to find out what can be achieved with "less".

[@RB55able]

Nice work at lighting speed, Evan. The video was well done with the subject matter contrasting nicely with the black background. I'm working on the sd.kfz 251 that I want to finish in a winter camouflage. Your tips will come in handy. I always seem to go too heavy on the hairspray. I'll ease off now to get a smaller chipping effect as you pointed out. Thanks for sharing.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Ralph! Also consider trying less water in the damp brush when doing the chipping...if you soak the area with water it can also chip too heavily. A lightly damp brush should be more than sufficient.

[@АндрейЧертов-ъ1д]

from Russia with love, tank came out spectacular, especially given the tight deadlines!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you very much from Canada :)

[@rodrigobraga1877]

Absurdly fantastic

[@SO-ym3zs]

I've enjoyed your videos for years but haven't posted a comment until now. You did a beautiful job with that model and have provided a helpful lesson to both beginners and experienced modelers about how to create something really nice by focusing on the fundamentals. Obsessing over minutiae and trying a lot of different techniques and products can be fun, but at the end of the day, that's not necessary at all to make something nice and have fun doing it. Bravo, sir!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you so much for the comment! It is much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video...and yes I hope it is helpful to beginners and advanced modelers to show what are the most essential parts of weathering. Take care :)

[@SO-ym3zs]

@@Panzermeister36 I really like the way your construct and edit your videos: they're clear and instructive and well designed as teaching tools. And the models always look great! A question for you: if you were to do another quick painting/weathering job on a model where chipping wasn't needed/appropriate, what fundamentals would you focus on in lieu of that?

[@wenyidong8563]

Very inspiring! This video gives me a hint on how to paint models quickly as now I spend almost half a semester on one single build.

[@myvideosetc.8271]

Half a semester of enjoyment... is half a semester of enjoyment ;)

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video and presentation

[@berndhasselmann887]

Awesome job ❤

[@chrisstorch1337]

Wooowee PM! This is pure inspiration for a panzer procrastinator like myself. To charge ahead.. ASAP through each step and make it work So well as you have is rightly incredible! You’ve come a long way for a young man.. this is as good a video as uncle NS… Just great. Many thanks from too humid to paint Delaware

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! I think in the future I won't charge as fast through each step, but I did learn I can be faster with this project. Hope your weather gets more paint-friendly soon!

[@chrisstorch1337]

Thanks. Great job and Great motivation… I’m retired so never a rush… great camera work also.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Let me start by saying I don't build armor. I thought this was a Great video. The tank looks Amazing. The fact that you built and painted this in 24 hours blows my mind!!! Awesome!!!!!!!

[@wadekernan514]

“It looked cool so no regrets” Hell yeah. That’s my approach to painting models. If it’s fun and looks cool to you then go for it. Some people enjoy being hyper realistic and that’s totally cool but sometimes a little color relief is in order.

[@Senbonzakura776]

Awesome work on the King Tiger!

[@davidcauley9400]

Amazing work!

[@johngray6442]

Hands down one of your best and most useful vids!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@PanzerdivisionWiking]

I really enjoyed that quicker fast paced weathering chipping & mud effects, The white wash was really realistic as well and I think that you did an amazing job on it as all your videos do you motivate me to try new things and learn techniques thank you for the dedication!

[@Panzermeister36]

I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@PanzerdivisionWiking]

@@Panzermeister36 I’m a newly married 32 year old guy from Connecticut, wish I had a guy like you to hang out with! I really respect the way you do your builds and know you have been one of the most helpful builders on KZbin. All that to say is I really look forward to your uploads and it means a lot to me that you take the time to show your ratios and products you use. I just picked up a older Dragon Imperial Series Sd. Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther, early version, and have the confidence to put all the tricks and skills you’ve shown me into my build! Have a great week & thank you again man!

[@TK-oo9gq]

I know I'm 2 years late, but great video Evan! I would definitely love to see more use of oils as after having a disaster with enamels I now only use Abteilung 502 oils and pigments for weathering. Thing I'm going to have a try at doing a winter camo on my Tamiya Churchill VII now. Although, I may take a little longer. 😅

[@jamesmcansh3441]

Even your hurried work is amazing. Great job ✌🇨🇦✌

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@bill832]

Another helpful video - I plan to practice your weathering techniques on an old Tamiya Stu III. I did a fine build and paint job but it needs better weathering.

[@michaelbevis2473]

Thanks for this video, I’ve now watched it a few times. I’m building a Bolt action late Tiger I in a winter wash. I’ve been out of the game for a while so it’s been a steep learning curve with all the available paint and weathering products. I guess the biggest take always are what you said about not sweating over the details and H. B’s lightweight alpine style comment. I know there’s still lots for me to learn, so thanks for making it make sense. ps. Hello from the west coast, and yes it is raining again…

[@marcelburger2436]

You can use snow from a can to make snow and icining on the model easy way

[@joeokabayashi8669]

Excellent use of soundtrack music - so low in volume and subtle that the mind only perceives the music as filler. Very informative video!

[@sabrekai8706]

You did a nice job on the Tiger, and I'll give your methods a try on my latest, a BT-5, risen from the Shelf of Doom. I like the chipping method, it makes realistic effect, looking at some of the old construction equipment just down the road. One thing that wasn't really great was that all the PE bits are floating on top of the zimmerit. But it would take a lot of time to mark the spots and then use a chisel or cutting bit on the paste. Well done, a super Tiger. It isn't easy but I've done the same building display models for the long defunct Hobbycraft company. Strictly OOB, the only thing they'd allow was masking tape belts. One Friday after work, I picked up two of them that had to be done by Monday before noon.Thankfully they were a USAAF P-36 and P-40, so OD over grey. I could shoot both of them at the same time, saved a bit.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks for the comment! I hope what you learned from my video helps you out on your BT-5. Yes, if I had much more time I would have made the tool clamps look more like they were applied first and then zimmerit around them. But for the weekend blitz build I had to skip some of these details :)

[@CasualClinkz]

Wil you make a build and paint series of the soon to be released Stug 3 G early baly Das Werk in 1/16 scale?

[@Panzermeister36]

When it comes out in December, yes I think I will!

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@Panzermeister36 I guess you will if im not wrong you love the stug right?

[@Panzermeister36]

Correct!

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@Panzermeister36 My second model kit was the old Tamiya stug 4 witch I did not like because of it being a old and bad fit.

[@alanmoffat4454]

THIS HAS BEEN AN EYE OPENER TOO HOW GOOD A RESULT WE SHOULD GET ON A FAST BUILD THANKS ITS WORTH IT 👌 .

[@pjb5757]

That's an amazing model, it looks very realistic. I've been building models for years and I'm still trying to achieve a model with that type of detail and yet you did it in 24 hours! You are a modelling master thanks for sharing your knowledge with us mere mortals. Best wishes to you from NZ.😉

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Nice model. Very fast built !😆 good job !!!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you very much!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

That was one looooooooong day but you got it finished! Turned out great 👍

[@Panzermeister36]

Yes it was!

[@garylawless3608]

Fantastic result Evan! Weathering is not my best skill set, but the ‘shortcuts’ you employed gave me some valuable tips that might make my attempts a bit less stressful. Thank you, and greetings from Australia!

[@Panzermeister36]

Happy to help! Thank you

[@gavin5326]

Lol I spent like 7 months on a king tiger. Well done! Amazing what can be accomplished

[@ws5273]

Thank you so much for the tips my friend!

[@gumboish2936]

I've got a whitewashed panzer IV planned and I'll be using this video to help with the weathering. Great work!

[@johngray6442]

Fantastic work Evan, and so impressive given how short a time you had to complete this. And the timing couldn’t be better, I’m doing a winter white wash on a production turret version king tiger at this very moment. Your video will help me immensely

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BasicModelling]

Well, I don't airbrush.. so I'm stuffed. I'll just have to admire ..from afar!! Still, it has given me some ideas for the future and I now know of a few more weathering products I had not come across before.. so that's all good. And your model is fantastic... :)

[@davegiles2344]

Terrific job

[@Vincent-gc8zd]

Excellent model and authentic winter cammo in such a short time!😃

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad you like it!

[@simonmichaelis1]

Great Model work! Great Tips & Tricks & Great Video! Bravo!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*The result is awesome, specially for this 24h challenge!*

[@haaselhoff7169]

Nicely done! Glad to see a more step by step instructional video

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad you liked it!

[@mrcarlo1966]

Great video, thank you Panzer..always so helpful.

[@vwtrey100]

This is cool. I kind of wish I had a local club to do this with.

[@michaelweiss7880]

Beautiful as always Evan!!!! Love your work brudda!

[@darenmarlow6139]

amazing looking model even more so in the time scale, i used to use talcum powder mixed with humbrol dark earth many many years before all of todays texture paints to simulate mud build up

[@leesouter9627]

I thought this build was fantastic given your time scale, I also love the before and after views and think you should incorporate this into all your future videos.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! I will consider that in the future. It will help to show the results of each weathering step.

[@RollingThunderModels]

Awesome to see this kind of speed build! The result is superb, and does in no way suggest this model was only painted in a day!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you very much, Jan :)

[@mp-modelplastic]

Funtastic build, very good tips in the video.

[@richardgere9365]

That was achieved in 4 days? Amazing!

[@erikverstrepen3373]

Now l am off to the model shop 😂. Awesome kit, perfect 👍

[@Panzermeister36]

Have fun!

[@mustysj]

Your rush job is better than my taking my time job lol

[@albapfalzd3102]

Very very well done. Good job, looks great.

[@mattcappelli5822]

Insane! Looks amazing for a “rush job.” Looks fantastic

[@Emtbtoday]

I do my decals this way with vallejo and Ak paints and nothing happens with the micro sol! Never ever had an issue and actually look better when they melt into the paint than the varnish I think! I'll never use a gloss varnish before I do decals no need to! I just bought a tub of the AK washable agent today to try with the greens for a t34! I want to experiment with more colour's for worn and faded paints with it than just white wash! Ibe seen someone use it on a t34 in my club the effects were amazing

[@ALscalehobby]

Love your work sir! I'm so glad you made this video, I'm about to do my first winter theme on my panther.

[@ALscalehobby]

Perfect timing 😁

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad to hear my video will be helpful to you!

[@stephenevans5648]

It looks really good considering the limited time. You are right, as modellers we tend to stress about too many things. Just doing the basics right will give you a nice looking model.

[@crazylady201162]

Fantastic, from start to finish.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Nice "Blitz" build. Great idea for a GB. Lvoely finish also

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Steve :)

[@johntreloar8203]

Very nice build.

[@edwardkennedy5680]

Merry Christmas Panzer to you and yours , and many thanks for all your wonderful videos throughout the year . The King Tiger particularly was genius over a w/ end , though twas a pity you didn't stop before the Winter white- wash , haven't seen one yet that didn't look like dog's breakfast 🥞, but that's just me , my tank would have been in the car wash twice a week , with a sheet over it ! Now my ? - for a newly minted Aeronautical engineer , I have just built the Hobby Boss version of the King Tiger and while the turret swivels around there are no slots to slip into the upper deck . What to do to prevent damage ? Best wishes Edward .

[@rickmoreno6858]

oh sweet i ddint know VMS oil enhansing medium was a thinner, i always thought you needed to add it with actual enamel thinners. thank you now i know i dont need enamel thinners as well!

[@Murphy007]

Great project and video explanation really enjoyed it

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jameshall1300]

I'm currently in the middle of this build myself. Been started and stopped a couple times because of a move, but still one of my favorite tanks. The Porsche turret just looks better than the Henschel ( even if it wasn't actually better ).

[@Panzermeister36]

I agree completely...the curves of the initial turret style look so cool!

[@w204mikull]

great video

[@Yves95128]

Hi, Late congratulations for the accomplishment of this challenge👍🏻, it looks great . I have a question, if you have time, I want to put an half-track pulling a canon in Russian winter, do you think that there is a way to give the feeling of cold to the model? I was thinking of a blueish grey as pin-wash. Also I'm thinking about leaving the tracks area rather clean (except for snow and a few oil stains), as the ground was probably like permafrost, without mud. What do you think? Thank you for your great videos👋🏻

[@tonyde6423]

Nice work always enjoy ur videos 👌

[@Mendigoinversor]

Hi Panzermeister36 great job, I really liked the techniques explained I will try in some next tank that I do for my channel

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! I'm glad you've found my video helpful with your models.

[@Emtbtoday]

Looks great mate! If you have AKs washable paint just spray that on through your airbrush it flakes off like you would have worn effects or hairspray under it! It's like a chalkboard agent it just picks and flakes off when dry or if you wet it as you would with worn effects chipping fluids! It cuts out the hairspray etc then you can thin some and go back over with a brush giving the painted on rough field applied paint! What white did you use for the white wash? It looks more the ivory cremwiess AK has than the pure white but looks good makes it look old!

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nice job. Particularly, given the time constraints. I just recently got some AMMO/Mig Washable White. Not too much of a fan of water based (prefer Tamiya), but; I am going to give it a try. Supposedly it is not as opaque. Going to try it on a Panzer III I have going.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking really good!!!!!!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jpbloodyaussie]

Good one mate I have just pulled myself back to the bench and was struggling with which build to go with and decided on this kit.. wanted to do a winter scheme so doubly perfect... also I am mates with David here in Australia do you want me to poke him in the eye for you..?? 😁

[@VenegardS]

Very cool!

[@philp8872]

Wow, you did a great effort here and the model looks awesome! It´s just, I think your skills could´ve let to even better results if you didn´t made yourself so much pressure with the timeframe. Especially considering this nowadays rare kit. One question: Do you usually cover the model with clear varnish once it´s finished, to protect all the weathering? I´m thinking of coming back to the hobby. I began modelling as a kid and started using an airbrush as a young teenager. Then came girls, beer and motorcycles... I mostly built aircraft, and as a student I came back to the hobby for a brief period building a couple of 1/48 scale ac. Nothing too fancy but a bit of drybrushing and washing. That was 20 years ago. Now I want to get into 1/35 armour and maybe also 1/350 ships. My old airbrush is pretty messed up. It is a bottom feed Badger then sold by Revell. Now I figured out that the replacement parts would cost me more than a complete middle class AB. Can you recommend any cheap to middle prized gravity feed AB? Just for getting back into modelling, I mean if I stick to the hobby, I can always restore the old Badger or getting a high-end gravity feed one. Any answer is much appreciated, I will watch your tutorials in the meantime! And also uncle Nightshift whom I recently discovered and who led me to your greta channel. Greetings from Austria

[@BlodLysten88]

Hi, i am wondering on what airbrush kit is good for a beginner. I also cant spend very much money so i am wondering if you know any good budget airbrush kit, love your videos

[@johntaylor1435]

Always watch your videos, so good. I have a question as I can't remember, can you add pigments with a fixer after sealing the paintwork with a satin varnish. Sorry to trouble. you..

[@Panzermeister36]

Hello John. Yes, you can lock in the pigments with a "fixer", and typically you would do that before a varnish as the vanish would otherwise blow away pigments. The fixer will help to hold them in place. If you already sealed your model before the pigments, and then you've locked the pigments on with a fixer, then you probably don't need the final vanish. The fixer should hold them on. I hope this makes sense. If not, let me know and I can try to explain better.

[@Tiger1AuasfE]

Nice job.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@Anlushac11]

Im one of those "weirdo's" who likes the rounded front of the so called Porsche turret better than the Henschel turret. That is a good lookin tank.

[@epicforger12345]

Blimey the size of that tank!

[@Panzermeister36]

King Tigers sure are big!

[@nikbear]

Incredible! 😲 and this is a rushed job? It looks stunning 👍

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you :)

[@hexo4yxa571]

Отличная работа!👍

[@zaiemo7125]

That is a beauty beast😍

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@crusadersteve7523]

New model builder here. I really want to try the hairspray chipping but i don't have an airbrush and i haven't seen an acrylic spray paint in US olive drab. Could i still make it work with acrylic top layer over an enamel base layer using a normal brush?

[@Panzermeister36]

The hairspray chipping technique does not work well with brush-applied paint. The top layer has to be thin and applied dry, which is easy with the airbrush. If you're brushing it on, you'll start activating the hairspray when applying the paint which will become a gummy mess. You only want to activate the hairspray when chipping it, later. If you're using brush painting techniques, instead I would suggest sponge chipping for a similar result.

[@crusadersteve7523]

@@Panzermeister36 alright thank you!

[@carlosvanvegas]

fantastic!

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad you think so!

[@KABModelsExtra]

thats really impressive doing it in that time. Martin thinks he's the slowest builder in the world, but he hasnt seen how long it takes me 😂

[@Floodric1991]

Looks great. Have you had the chance to compare the hairspray chipping effect when using actual hairspray versus one if the chipping mediums offered by various companies? I've only used the latter

[@timstoth4271]

Very interesting video and learnt a lot - looking at your mixing ratios do you always thin with 80% tamiya thinner 20% paint

[@Panzermeister36]

It will depend on the exact situation. Generally my paint-thinner ratio will be between 40% paint/60% thinner and 20% paint/80% thinner. Some bottles of Tamiya paint are thicker than others, and depending on what airbrush I'm using, the compressor settings, the humidity of the air, how fine the camouflage pattern is....I will have to fine-tune the mix somewhat.

[@mickeforsberg4238]

Awesome channel. I'm a beginner and I'm looking for an airbrush with compressor. Can you you buy it as a kit Barger 105 with compressor?

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Very well done. Just a comment. I am no armour expert but I think some modelers may stress on the accuracy of field camouflage. If you remember the context in which it was applied, between fighting in the field, I suspect the chance of any two tanks being the same was next to nil.

[@Panzermeister36]

I know, I just based the camouflage on other vehicles of the same unit as per the photos. I photos I posted are of a few different vehicles and the camouflage looks similar enough. Usually there is a pattern the whole unit aims for to have some semblance of unity, despite obvious variations.

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

@@Panzermeister36 Thanks for reply. Yes, good point.

[@darronhedges5873]

Faster due to aerodynamics.How many 'winter' camo styles have you got?This one suits the size of KT perfectly.Project wingman is good little Ace combat clone.

[@annankesawa7500]

Hi mate. Where do you get historical photos of ww2 vehicles? Do you get them from the internet? I see you often use photos from the time of ww2 as reference for your build, I need some historical reference for my current build (dragon 6828) thought you could give me some sources :)

[@Panzermeister36]

Hello! Yes mainly there are some great groups on Facebook that share these historical photos. Panzer Research and Reference is an example. I'm only on Facebook for modelling purposes at this point. Books are also another good way to find photos but of course they cost money and it can get expensive very fast.

[@Panzermeister36]

Your comment has given me inspiration to make a video about how this process works for me. You'll see it in the coming weeks!

[@hanssmidt12]

Nice love it

[@robertlockie7072]

How are those track links on the left side of the hull attached? It’s obviously not an official location because there is already a shovel there so I’m confused as to how they would be held in place (given that they are pretty weighty).

[@Panzermeister36]

Tack welding was pretty standard. Or some pegs/hooks would be welded on to hang them from.

[@SPSteve]

Excellent work! Looks great rushed or not.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@TheModelGuy]

Where are you finding the VMS stuff in Canada?

[@Panzermeister36]

Not finding it at all here at the moment. You'll have to get it from the USA.

[@711colonel]

Hi, nice work. Do you generally paint after you complete the build the kit? or paint while building the kit? Thanks.

[@Panzermeister36]

I generally build after everything is assembled. Of course if I have an interior then it might be a little different because you have to paint it beforehand.

[@typhoon2827]

I'm nearly two years into my RFM firefly build...😂

[@shreddingbrewmaster]

Where did you get the VMS Oil Expert thinner? The Hobby Centre doesn't have any listed on their website inventory. It looks like they sometimes have the Mig Ammo Starship Filth (just currently out of stock), but they don't have any VMS stuff listed...

[@Panzermeister36]

At the time I started using VMS, I don't think there were any places selling it apart from VMS themselves. But nowadays there are some places that sell it in North America. Michigan Toy Soldier I believe has it.

[@shreddingbrewmaster]

Thanks!

[@jacobrichards8359]

Evan: I had 24 hours to make this work. Dragon Kit: "And I took that personally." Great job!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you so much :)

[@paulalderson6920]

I noticed you used lacquer thinner and not Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner when thinning Tamiya acrylic paints. Any specific reason?

[@Panzermeister36]

The lacquer thinner makes the paint spray much more smoothly and produces a more durable finish 👍

[@annankesawa7500]

I've been waiting for a new video from you, mate. When will you post a new vid??? Regards☺

[@Panzermeister36]

I will post when I have time! I don't make these videos for my job....I just do it in my spare time and it does take a lot of effort to make these big painting and weathering videos. But probably in a week and a half I will have my next painting tutorial.

[@annankesawa7500]

@@Panzermeister36 oh is that so? Do you still build models regularly though?

[@Panzermeister36]

Yes, in the evenings and on weekends when I have free time. But I work 9-5 all weekdays on my real job.

[@annankesawa7500]

@@Panzermeister36 i see, job takes precedence. How long does it take you to complete a model? I'm a student and I tend to take a long time to complete a model, I completed my previous model in 2 months. Is it normal or do you think I should give more dedication to the hobby?

[@Panzermeister36]

I would say usually a few months. I'm not quick, and I also tend to work on a few models at once (have one being built, another being painted, another being weathered) so I can do whatever I feel like doing in a given night. I think in all of 2020 I finished 2 or maybe 3 models. But I probably worked on 8; I don't always finish a project 100%. Plenty I build and then don't paint as I don't have a camouflage idea for them yet. I'll get around to them later. I was a student too until last year so I can understand your situation. You shouldn't "have to" finish X number of models in a year though, just model at your own pace. I find if I set goals like that, then I end up rushing projects and I am less satisfied with the results. Thats no fun. I think instead of setting a goal in terms of models finished, it would be better to set a goal in terms of bench time per week. Maybe setting yourself a minimum bench time each day (45 minutes after dinner for example) can help if you want to improve more, and also if you model to reduce stress that makes sure that you're always taking some time to relax. Hope this helps!

[@kiethpederson7558]

i always love building armor but only started recently been an auto modeler for 30 plus years. i struggle with and have over ten kits painted and waiting to weather. every time i try to weather it seams like every inch is chipped and that’s not even weathered. so how does one do a project and weather it but not crazy just make it look used with maybe some light scratches. basically not a toy

[@Panzermeister36]

Hello Keith. If you're having trouble with applying too much chipping to the vehicle, maybe try the following: rather than applying chipping in one area at a time, lets say chipping all around one hatch, instead try applying a couple of chips to one area, then move to another area, and then another, and so on. Basically, build up the chipping in small areas over the whole vehicle, rather than focusing on one area. This way, you will be able to control it much better and build it up more slowly/evenly over the vehicle.