Weathering *DESERT* Armour (scale model tanks)

[@kasparkallin7229]

I am a newcomer to more serious model making so I am loving the tutorials.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, I'm glad your enjoying the content. Much more to come.😀

[@gaetamodeler]

Very inspirational video,thank you for sharing.👍

[@SmallSoldier]

Your welcome. Cheers!

[@rrl4245]

Interesting technique - mixing pigments and paint. I'll have to try that. Thanks

[@SmallSoldier]

Your welcome. I like it because it emulates real dust and earth but stays put because of the paint combo.👍🏼

[@joshuakamenski2448]

Very well made video where you can learn a lot. Always a pleasure for me.

[@SmallSoldier]

Glad to hear that! Cheers!

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Looking good Scott thank you for bringing your Technics on weathering the tracks and lower hull to us thank you

[@SmallSoldier]

You bet Greg. Thanks! 😀

[@scottlofye2495]

After step one I thought your tracks were great. Then step two I thought they were finished. After steps 3, 4 and 5, they became works of art. I will use this method as a template for mine - thanks again for the instruction.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Scott... and you're welcome. Cheers.

[@georgebernard8983]

Phenomenal video! I'm updating some German MkIII's and will be putting your guidance to use! Thanks for your time and teachings.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks a lot! Good luck with your projects.🙂

[@user-Orpheas]

Unique work. Perfect , realistic result. Details in modeling are infinite, I think you are close to.... (I (try to) work with the same way). You are the best my frend 👍🏆. Cheers 🍺from Greece 🇬🇷

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks you sir! I wish you luck on all your future projects. 🙂🍻

[@philb3549]

That thing looks ready for the junk yard... which is a compliment!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Phil. Yeah, I can't imagine how harsh the climate would be on vehicles operating in this kind of climate and terrain. And this thing saw 30+ years of service. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers!

[@wakenbakewithcarlos7232]

Very impressive Scott...your intricate knowledge and passion, as well as the video itself! Glad I subscribed! Corey

[@SmallSoldier]

Welcome aboard! I'm glad you like what I'm doing. Cheers!

[@Panzermeister36]

Hey Scott! Your videos get even more awesome with each new release! I think this and the last T-34 video were your most "professional"/"DVD quality" ones to date. Your layering of pigment and oils and enamels and everything looks incredible in the end. I liked the way you built up the grease with dust over the hull sides most. Superb result :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Wow, thanks Evan! Yeah, like I said last time, I'm zoning in on what I think will work best for me and my viewers. Thanks for the positive vibes, this is what keeps me motivated to create better content. Cheers!

[@danphilpott6302]

Awesome content!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks again! Now if 100k more thought the same I could bring even more to the table.🙂🙌🏻🍻

[@SmallSoldier]

I love me some desert weathering! What's your favourite WW2 campaign or setting? Please consider supporting my channel with a small contribution, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SmallSoldier It's like Patreon... but simpler. Thanks

[@SmallSoldier]

@Simon Fejta This is true.

[@MrKersey]

Great weathering, it was out of this world!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, M8!

[@willhendriks3059]

Great weathering video, Scott! I would have to say my favourite WWII campaign would be North Africa and Italy. Lots of camouflage colour variety for all the belligerents, as well as the full weathering range: dusty, muddy, wet, dry, all seasons (it was a long campaign in the Mediterranean), but all theatres are interesting.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much, Will! Yes, I fully agree. I don't know why but the desert campaign really is intriguing to me. Cheers!

[@everybody2206]

Thanks 👍

[@SmallSoldier]

No problem 👍

[@northy556]

This is outstanding! Such great results! I'm not brave enough to try them out though.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks. Use an old model and practice on that. You can mess things up that way and not worry about ruining a good model. Cheers!

[@johnaitken7430]

North Africa for sure...my great uncle and grandfather were there

[@SmallSoldier]

Really... that's so cool! Do you have any mementos or war relics?

[@johnaitken7430]

Cavalry Sabre as they were professional soldiers pre war, old Mauser, practice grenade- which I actually took to school as show and tell back in 50s....lots of stuff..

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

Very interesting to see how you approach this! The metal pigment section was of particular interest, since i have never attempted that myself. I think you could have achieved the same result on the tracks with a third of the steps and materials, but i am sure when seen in person the layering is actually visible and make a difference in a competition.

[@SmallSoldier]

Possibly. But I'm a sucker for over the top type finishes and I find the more I do the better I get and am able to experiment more confidently with each model. I'm all about trying new things and don't like to do things the same on every model. Cheers.

[@panzer-meister]

Hi, it's nice work as usual. Actually, I can't watch many videos that's for desert painting. So, leaarned a lot from this video. Thanks ! : )

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you very much! I'm glad my work helps. Cheers!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Fantastic results Scott, very realistic! There are lots of ways to achieve these effects, some simple, some not so simple - this one is very time consuming but hard to argue with results! P.S. Keep the heat low on that hair dryer 😉

[@SmallSoldier]

Many thanks! Yeah, right... I learned a tough lesson on this one.😬

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Hello! Would you recommend abtielung 502 flesh paint set for 1/35 faces? Thank you so much!

[@SmallSoldier]

Certainly, Abteilung is a great product. Winsor Newton artist oils are my go-to for figure painting but the Abteilung is convenient as its a ready-made set. Yes, go for it you won't regret the purchase. Cheers!

[@BrailleScale]

I love all the Night Shift and Michael Rinaldi vibes in this video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 amazing finish! I bet it looks even better in person.. depth and layers are where it's at! As an actual student of the arts are you familiar I'm assuming with the Rembrandt windmill example of light and contrast? That's what I love about the lower hull. I've made the mistake in the past many times of adding way too many dark wet muds and dark oil spils and dark shadows- but no contrasting light tones! Your example of darks and lights throughout is awesome 😁😁👏🏻

[@SmallSoldier]

*Thanks man! It's really all about layers and building them up one on top of the other. I've found this to be the most authentic and realistic techniques for me.*

[@BrailleScale]

@@SmallSoldier Absolutely!! I'm working on my own layers on layers video now for Part 2 of my base building series so I can totally appreciate it

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Hi Scott mate, I've really enjoyed this video. What a brill job you and Ev have been doing on this beast. You know I saw this being advertised, you know pictures etc from Rye field saying its coming out and at first I said I'm not a huge fan of the T-34 so I thought I probably won't get this kit but after watching your project coming together the more I've got into it, this version. Honestly though mate, you've done a brill job on this, I know Evan didn't do the Rye field kit but both have done great. I hope you and your family are all well and staying safe with all this daft, pathetic and attention seeking Riots, protests etc? Hope you and your family have stayed fit and healthy through the Virus epidemic? Tell you it's unbelievable at the minute. If an alien was coming down to earth they certainly bugger off back home. Stay safe brother, regards Steve

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks Steve! Yes it's a very nice model you'll like it a lot. It's very Tamiya like in construction and a joy to build. Things are well here, hope your the same. Cheers!

[@GTfour01]

Please refrain yourself from giving any personal believes about the plandemic of this political virus. If you want to abide by everything your government says, please do so but be able to understand others might see reality a bit more clear. Thank you. Great weathering, by the way.

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

@@GTfour01 firstly.... Ha ha ha, brilliant. 2nd, its free speech, 3rd, I've worked for our government for a very long time,, most of my working life, the things we have had to put up with and gone through, including being shot, in my 2nd tour, Im no better than the next person and never claimed to be. 4th, I'm open and honest, so I will not refrain from saying anything or voicing my opinions. 5th, when you have got colleagues fighting for their lives, being beaten up from simply trying to protect their business, familys, etc setting fire to Police Officers, one of which had two weeks ago carried out emergency C.P.R on a 8month old and got her breathing again. The little one was a black girl, just saying as all Police Officers and staff are Racist!!!!!! That officer is still in Hospital and will be for sometime. I was completely behind the Protests at first when George Floyd died. There is no room for what those Officers did. There is no room in any Police Force and many other service's in any country around the world. These People ruin lives and every time they leave their Station, doing this type of offence and others, they are putting their colleagues and civis etc etc in Danger and are clouding more darkness on the Police and have a total disregard of the Oath they have taken to be a Police Officer. Then sadly, alot of these protesters, then turned to early mentioned crime, looting, assault, attempted murder, cruelty to animals, racist attacks, arson etc etc etc, my sympathy and respect for them I had for them making a stand completely disappeared. I gave my opinion as I was sick and tired of hearing about the Police are bad, murderers and the hate for them just unreal and pathetic. THEY ONLY HATE THE POLICE, UNTIL THEY NEED THEM. I was speaking my opinion, from experience and what was being said every day since. I was asked how I was by Scott. As I mentioned earlier, Im open and honest. People may see reality a lot clearer..... Pot, kettle, black.... I've seen reality, ive the scars to prove it, you sitting behind your little computer, tappy, tap, tapping about what clearly are Your opinions. I haven't noticed anyone complain or having ago at you... You know why..... It is YOUR opinion! And your entitled to it. What's a "Plandemic" by the way???? If you mean PANDEMIC then yeh, and I'll stand by opinion. All these idiots having party's, organising illegal raves, not distancing, Protesting.... Again, I'll stand by my opinion and comment earlier made. Those selfish, and idiotic Dipstick that truly don't give a crap about anybody else but themselves. Each one of those idiots could well be handing other people a death sentence...... How can you say what you did when, we read all of these news reports of Illegal Raves, still mixing with other folks, not distancing, going out at night, getting drunk... Then in the next news report, a nurse who has given 40 years of service to helping others, putting her life on the line to help others.... So much more to... Then reading she has lost her life after contracting the virus. She adhered to every regulation that has been set...... These idiots raving, being in groups, not distancing...... running around like they are Rambo.... Disgusting.... IS THAT ENOUGH REALITY FOR YOU?????? Mr Keyboard warrior, get your head from up your ass, perhaps watch full videos of Police incidents and I mean ALL the video not just the 1minute one that has been cut to the parts that make the Police, Ambulance, Fire crews look like bullies and murderers, that the person recording it has cut and edited it The News people doing the same simply to create more hatred!!!!! OPINIONS ARE LIKE A BUM.... EVERYBODY HAS ONE.. There's a fast forward button or quite simply..... Don't watch. (the technology available nowadays). Scott, sorry for using your video and comments thread. It would of been polite, respectful to email or pm me instead of throwing dummies out of prams on a conversation that he wasnt included in, was none of his business. Again mate, sorry. For being rude and ignorant to you. Stay safe Scott and your family.

[@Gcscalemodels]

nice!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Man! :)

[@nickcharles5891]

Excellent video, very instructive. Snap sound very VERY annoying!

[@SmallSoldier]

Tell me about it... It's being remedied right now. It was bloody annoying and I''m editing it out right now. This is what happens when you've been staring at an editing program for hours, you sometime lose touch with reality. LOL! Thanks for being honest, I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@SmallSoldier]

We will have to live with the video the way it is. If I delete it and upload it again it gets a new URL then I lose all the watch time and views that it has so far. I won't make this mistake again... 😉

[@karterwolfe4585]

Dumb question (prob'bly): how much dishsoap do you add to the water?

[@SmallSoldier]

No dumb questions here M8! For a Tamiya sized bottle (like in the video) 4-6 drops. if your adding it to a bottle "let's say" Tamiya lacquer sized bottle 6-8 drops. I hope that helps. Cheers!

[@cygnusx10]

This is a great vid. Not so sure about that amount of rust on a vehicle that's still in service's tracks though - wouldn't most of it get knocked off? Anyway, fantastic vid - well worth another viewing I think as there's a lot here. Top stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@SmallSoldier]

Great point! Although looking through my reference of modern desert armour there was a noticeable amount of rust present mixed in with other effects. Once I add more dust to the tracks once on it's base it will blend it more into the surroundings. It's better to add as much texture and effects before dusting or the whole thing ends up looking monotone and boring. IMO. Cheers!

[@ScaleJournal]

Nice :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Semyon. Cheers!

[@RaduB.]

This tank is very, very, very old. I mean old. :-) Oh... The Nederland. In the floodings. Dry and wet together!

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, considering it made it through WW2 and was re-used by the Egyptians.

[@deetee-uk]

Just beginning to do scale modeling. What mixture of pigments do you use for your custom mix pls

[@SmallSoldier]

It always varies depending on the environment the models in. I do however always mix a vary dark, mid-and very light pigment together so I get the most variation possible. Does that make sense?

[@deetee-uk]

@@SmallSoldier Yes..makes sense thanks

[@WarriorPoet01]

“50 Shades of Rust” 😂

[@SmallSoldier]

Exactly!😂

[@blueline308]

You present some great information and have a good voice for presenting, however, the sound effects and cutaways are annoying and detract from the video. Consider not trying to be cute, and concentrate on the information.

[@SmallSoldier]

Noted! I'll be re-uploading a new version asap as there were some things I didn't like after previewing it myself. Cheers!

[@SmallSoldier]

Well, it seems if I replace this with a new version I'll lose all the views and watch time so I really need to keep it as is. I'll know better for the next one. Cheers