How to weather any toy or model quick and easy - Millennium Falcon Weathering - by DR Toys

This a quick How To tutorial of how to weather any toy or model quick, easy, and cheap. By simply using black shoe polish you can weather any toy or model in a matter of minutes and the results are pretty great. For my example I used a Millennium Falcon I found at Goodwill for .99 cents.
I hope you enjoy this custom toy.
Thanks for visiting DR Toys, have a great one!

[@itmattersk]

I remember when you bought this and using shoe polish is so simple. Thanks for sharing Dave!

[@DRToysCreations]

You bet!

[@artistar71]

I thought at first, what a nutter..., but then I came to appreciate the ghetto paint. Great idea, Dave, thanks for the brief demo!

[@DRToysCreations]

😅 sure thing!

[@johnkelley9877]

That is a great technique that really improves the look of the toy. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks for watching!

[@Googaliemoogalie]

Storm Trooper with the tattoos made me laugh, super creative!

[@DRToysCreations]

😂 Thanks... That was one of my first creations.

[@goatintuxedo2206]

99 CENTS !!??? Great find!

[@DRToysCreations]

I love the hunt!😃

[@codyerickson3550]

Awesome tutorial! I just picked up a Legacy Collection AT-TE recently, and thought it was looking a little too clean for my tastes. Definitely going to use this video to help me weather that sucker up, thanks!

[@DRToysCreations]

Sure thing! 😃

[@Americanivcesku]

The Falcon is so iconic, but without the weathering it has no story. Great video!

[@Americanivcesku]

Just a thought, on old planes and the airlines you see dark grease streaks matching the windflow. It would be cool to see some grease streaking back from different raised areas of the ship. Awesome video!

[@DRToysCreations]

Couldn't agree more!😀

[@buckb6976]

Holy smokes... It looks amazing after the wash. Great job!! I've been wanting to learn the shoe polish method... Thanks for the lesson and for making it look easy!!!!

[@DRToysCreations]

Sure thing!

[@chanelvuitton1909]

Looks so much cooler than the original! 👍🏻

[@DRToysCreations]

I think so too!

[@abooood6666]

thank u.. really a good trick.. i did it in my 1995 millennium falcon and it turned awesome.. thank u again 😆

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome!

[@evildave42a]

I've done this before, on this exact model in fact, it works really well.

[@captainsarcasm1567]

Can't wait to do this to a few of my transformers figures. They have amazing panel lines that are just lost without a wash

[@marz7139]

Awesome! I have a Revell Rogue One U-Wing model and your technique is exactly what I was looking for.

[@DRToysCreations]

Glad I could help!

[@desijrichert]

I'm sure you got it from Goodwill too, Right? Because that's where All of this garbage ends up.

[@valley_robot]

I use cheap pound shop kids black poster paint , paint it all over then wipe off , wait till it’s dry they spray clear varnish , looks amazing , all my Star Wars models have had this treatment

[@DRToysCreations]

Love that!

[@johnmasonRCingabout]

I was just using the boot polish technique today on cheap toy army truck. cheap, easy and works great.

[@DRToysCreations]

Nice! On my last build I ran out of the expensive was so I used brown polish and added a touch of black acrylic to darken it up a little and it worked great! 😀

[@joshjurgens1145]

Awesome video! Brand new to this, you just changed the look of everything I own. SO MUCH BETTER!!

[@DRToysCreations]

Great to hear! 😀

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Nice tutorial. I'll have to try shoe polish sometime. I usually use acrylic paint. Regarding those killer decals you made- if you use a laser printer (with laser waterslide decals), you won't have to clear coat them prior to placing them on with water and a bit of white glue mixed in. Just a different process because laser runs off toner instead of ink- but a very good one for details. Great if your work has a laser machine. There's even "Ghost ink" you can get to print in white now!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks so much. Since making this video I have purchased a laser printer and like you said, it’s way easier!😃

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

@@DRToysCreations Killer!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nicely done.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks!

[@StarWars_Pla]

Good job!👍✨

[@DRToysCreations]

Thank you! 😃

[@audiemuniz6445]

Very nice job! I did that with my,but I use paint black and in the exhaust you can use brown paint wash.next I will install light.keep it up!

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome. It's amazing how a simple wash can make it look so much better!. Thanks for watching.

[@georgemartinez1720]

I used Shoe Polish but not water Down with brush. I usually use it straight then wipe off I.l8ke the Scotch Brite idea

[@DRToysCreations]

Same here, I dont like to water it down either and I like to use a brush sometimes to help move it a round a little easier. Shoe polish is a great alternative and a lot cheaper! 😃👍 Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

Bought a Bandai Y wing model kit from ebay and will give this a try when I have finished it

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome!

[@jared7436]

Hey this is a little late but how did it go? I have the exact same model kit and i’m planning on doing this

[@69richieroo69]

This looks awesome. I was just wondering what millenium falcon toy is this?

[@DRToysCreations]

To be totally honest I found it Goodwill and I don't know the maker... I just looked at the bottom of it and I don't see any copyright. Sorry about that... I looks newer to me and it's 8" long.

[@ashb1502]

Did you wait for the wash to dry before removing, or did you wipe the excess off straight away after applying ?

[@DRToysCreations]

I normally wipe it off right away but only dabbing it with a paper towel. But once dry you can also use the green scrub side of a damp sponge and lightly scrub away and excess.

[@pascalrob2301]

Hello can i use this method for a Millenium Falcon Bandai 1/72 scale perfect grade please ?

[@DRToysCreations]

Totally! Sould work the same for ya.

[@sparker1015]

I loved this video, and I have a similar sized millennium falcon, but no shoe polish. Do you have any alternates. For example would shear black paint work? I don’t exactly know we’re to go looking so if there are no alternatives I would like to know some stores were you bought that paint

[@DRToysCreations]

You can make a wash with some black oil paint and some thinner there are also some great tutorials on KZbin that show how to make your own wash. I would be careful using just black acrylic print because it dries so fast and may be hard to get off. I normally use Citadel Nuln Oil black wash. If you have a hobby shop or a gamer shop (like a shop that sells Warhammer stuff) they normally carry that. You can also always find it online. My Hobby Lobby or Michelle’s don’t carry it unfortunately… Hope that helps. 😀

[@georgemartinez1720]

If you used clear Acrylic Foating Medium Get the same effect as Shoe Polish. The advantage is use different Color. I thin the mix a little sometimes I thin it with Distill watet I keep in a Old Soap Disencing Bottle and add A little. If it this something not that Critical this Tap Water. And wipe off

[@DRToysCreations]

I have never tried that. Thanks!

[@jmginete8303]

Hey, man. I'm very new to your channel, and this video is very very helpful, and you kept it simple and short. I just checked out your other videos, and they are amazing. I'm positive that your channel will grow furthermore. Thanks for this tutorial, man!

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks so much!😀👍

[@DavidBaral]

Do you have a video about your storm trooper? Or can you talk more about the goals/inspiration for the design?

[@DRToysCreations]

I don't... That was one of my first creations. Maybe I can do a "Some of my favorite toys" video with him in it. I threw the Halo guy in there for you! :)

[@DavidBaral]

@@DRToysCreations I saw that one and am so grateful! Eagerly awaiting another "some of my favorite toys" video!

[@joereylogapong3584]

This looks awesome! Do you topcoat it after weathering? Does the shoe polish smell linger after some time?

[@DRToysCreations]

Yeah, Depending on the final look I want I will do a gloss or matte topcoat to seal everything in. I've never really smelled the shoe polish. Thanks for watching.😀

[@slchong5530]

Great video. I am thinking of doing this on a very small Bandai Millenium Falcon 001 and Star Destroyer 006 kit (both about 4 inches long). I don't plan to handle the models except for cleaning dust off occasionally so it ok to leave the shoe polish to dry but not use a top coat (like a flat coat)? Thanks for sharing

[@DRToysCreations]

I know the kit you're talking about, son nice! Yeah, if it's not being handled much that would be fine.

[@sulimc]

@@DRToysCreations I've just completed the Millenium Falcon today using your technique and it looks great! I had to figure out how much water to mix and because the kit is so small, it was a challenge wiping off with a paper towel. But in the end, using some water on the paper towel for certain areas and using a brush with water helped to get the right amount of weathering. Thanks again man!

[@DRToysCreations]

@@sulimc Glad to hear it! On the next one maybe use and old rag, the paper towels tend to tear and can be a pain... I have also used the green scrubby side of an old sponge and that works really nice. Keep making awesome stuff! 😀

[@caduhoffmann]

It doesnt get on your hands afterwards?

[@DRToysCreations]

No, once it dried I did a clear coat on it and I had no issues.

[@urushi-art]

👍

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks.

[@yogapamoengkas3648]

So cool tips. It works to any figure yet?

[@DRToysCreations]

Yes, this technique works for all kinds of things. I use it on figures and on my droids. 😃 Thanks for watching.

[@mikey9906]

I always wondered how people did this, I want to do this to the new marvel legends iron monger

[@DRToysCreations]

Awesome! Have fun.

[@monkeyoutside6802]

Why shoe polish? Is it better than acrylic proper wash?

[@DRToysCreations]

No, not necessarily, just a cheaper alternative. I typically use Citadel Nuln Oil @ $7 for 0.81oz vs Kiwi Shoe Polish @ $3 for 2.5oz. It's a nice alternative and it works pretty great if you're newer to making and on a budget. This video was just to show how to weather a toy with something you may have around the house.

[@monkeyoutside6802]

@@DRToysCreations thanks:) I never used oil, always acrylic, but now I bought some oil colours and the thinner, I’ll have a go.

[@DRToysCreations]

So Citadel Nuln oil is actually a water based wash. Used mostly on War Hammer figures and things like that. I actually really like using it... I've never really done the oil and thinner wash but I'm guessing that works pretty good as well.

[@humberton2306]

The millinium falcon is a piece of junk as Luke Skywalker said, so there are no mistakes when you weather it. A little more grime, a little less, a little more rust? It's all good and looks professional either way.

[@DRToysCreations]

I love that!!!

[@rebeldad1344]

The ATAT cockpit/head is upside down.... haha

[@DRToysCreations]

😂

[@davidh722]

What water transfer paper did you use for the tattoos?

[@DRToysCreations]

I just got some off eBay, I dont even see a brand on it (I got the cheapest one i could find and it worked fine). The trick is after you print your design you have to do 3-4 coats of a clear coat varnish otherwise they dont slide off that great. I just used Rustolium Clear Gloss. Hope that helps.

[@davidh722]

@@DRToysCreations Thanks so much!

[@nicklegostava]

Does it rub off on Your Hands when it's done?

[@DRToysCreations]

No because most of it is in the small cracks and crevasses. Another thing I will do sometimes that can help even more is do a Rustolium clear or matte coat over it and that helps seal it on.

[@nicklegostava]

@@DRToysCreations That might be harder to put on I was gonna try this on Some Transformers

[@DRToysCreations]

@@nicklegostava Sorry, maybe I wasn't a clear as I should have been. You can do your weathering with the shoe polish first then once you are done you can get a clear varnish spray paint so it's pretty easy. Hope that helps.

[@olirussel1980]

Can I do this in Bandai Millennium Falcon plastic model kit?

[@olirussel1980]

Additional question, should I do this before or after applying the decals in Bandai? I hope to hear from since I would like to make my Millenium Falcon a little more realistic. Thanks!

[@DRToysCreations]

Yes, you can totally do this on a plastic model kit. I like to put the decals on then do the wash over them because it ties the whole thing together. One thing I do is put a clear coat over the whole thing before doing the wash, that helps prevent you scrubbing the decals off. I would still be carful around the decals but it definitely helps.

[@olirussel1980]

@@DRToysCreations Thank you very much! Appreciate your response. 😃

[@olirussel1980]

Sorry to bother you again since this is my first time to ever weather or do something after building a kit and the Millennium Falcon is somewhat a holy grail for me haha! I've read that Tamiya Panel Line can cause damage and brittle Bandai plastic kit and I was thinking of doing the list below. 1. After building, apply decals. 2. Gloss top coat 3. Panel line with acrylic thinned with water, wipe excess but okay to leave some dirt for weathered look 4. Use tamiya weathering kit (soot and rust) 5. Then cover with flat coat Are the steps okay? I don't know how to paint so I'm not taking it as an option now but would very much like to paint the pilots and would probably start there using Vallejo colors

[@QS-si3cq]

Just say "@@"; it's not wrong, and is the OG way.

[@DRToysCreations]

😀👍

[@mayamom5510]

What model is that?

[@DRToysCreations]

It's actually a small 8.5 in toy I found at the thrift store, Hasbro I think...

[@kylecollier7284]

Revell

[@amandataylor2927]

Five nights at Freddy’s

[@DRToysCreations]

🤔

[@femcel4life]

🤔

[@vstar7196]

Looks like crap.

[@DRToysCreations]

Thanks? 😂 Han is rough on the old Millennium Falcon! 😂

[@femcel4life]

🤔

[@desijrichert]

Yeah, Goodwill, Right. Whatever. Why should I care where you got them from? Even though I KNOW you didn't get them from Goodwill.

[@DRToysCreations]

👍