Weathering Masterclass: Transforming the M2A2 Bradley using easy techniques

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

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[@Panzermeister36]

Excellent work on weathering the Bradley! Your mud build ups and wet effects are especially nice and inspire me 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Evan. I appreciate that🙏

[@M31292]

I was thinking about the camouflage net and how to add weight to it while shaping it and during its drying time. Considering how springy it seems to be. Fishing weights! Fishing weights comes in every size possible and usually they got a wire loop to tie the fishing line to. Cut the wire open to make a small hook. Attach the net to the horizontal surface of the model, let dry. And then hook weights to the net and let the gravity pull it down while adding the "paper glue". Should work fine even if the vehicle is positioned in a slope etc. Oh well I don't know if that made any sense at all. I just came here to say: fantastic model! 😂 Keep them coming!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I like your way of creative problem solving! You explained it perfectly. Could be worth trying for sure! THanks for taking the time to share your idea 💡

[@dogforeyals]

one of the most realistic weathering I've ever seen... outstanding work!!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Ryan. I truly appreciate it 🙏👍🙌🏼

[@jamiestokes1402]

Well done Clayton! It took me 2 viewings to realise that the thumbnail was your model and not a real one! Outstanding results, good method and a little practice.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s great. I was surprised myself how well that pic came out. Appreciate your support Jamie.

[@andrewhaas8614]

Another great explanation of your workflow and processes Clayton....and yet another awesome build!! The darker background is definitely the pick.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks again Andrew. Appreciate your feedback and support as always 🙏

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Good and fully presentation of the steps and explanation of them to achieve such impressive results like on this Bradley. Great video, Clayton. Wish you a nice weekend. Greetings, Joachim

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Much appreciated Joachim. Always get a smile when I see your comments pop up 😁🙏

[@westring8119]

hello dear Clayton,i am amazed by your impressive lesson of model making!the tea leaves is an superbe idea!really!the result is incredible;thanks for your good vidéo,amity from France,Patrick

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Patrick. Thank you for your kind words. The tea leaves work really well with the textured paste don’t they? Appreciate you taking the time to connect 🙏

[@tomsstuff7636]

A stunning demonstration of how much some "soft camo" (camo nets, tarps and maybe even vegetation-elements) can do for a model! The weathering-process seems really sensible as well as far as integrating not only different layers (as you mentioned) but also distinct shapes (soft dust-blending, jagged fresh splatters and dark glossy recesses/areas of mud accumulations)... the more I think about it, the latter see,s to be integral to a detailed and "sharp" weathering! Looking forward to what comes next!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Tom. It’s all about layering and textures for sure…and like you, I love those organic and ‘soft’ elements. They add so much to a model. Appreciate your support 💪🙏

[@warriorblue6765]

One of the best weathering tutorials I've seen on the interweb. In fact the whole series on this vehicle has been outstanding. Trouble is I'm now going to have to shell out fifty quid on one! Thanks Clayton

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤣🤣 sorry. Send me the bill 😝 Glad you enjoyed the journey 🙏

[@floydmilan]

Perfect Work~~👍👍👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you 👍 Glad you enjoyed it 💪🍺

[@chriswobcke7271]

Superb job!!!! Very realistic effects. Especially the streaking and mud effects. Thanks. 🙂

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your comments 💥

[@leskokromplitz584]

Amazing work! 2 days ago I saw Bradley in combat in Ukraine. It looked a bit different but very close to this one. P.S. The gun gets rusty very quick. Also trees and bushes cause lots of horizontal scratches all along the body.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oh man! that sounds too close for comfort. Thanks for the insight and thanks for joining in the conversation. Hope you are safe and well 🙏

[@KGmodels]

Looks amazing,I am having a bit of a rest from armour kits right now,but when I get back to them,I will for sure use this video as a reminder.Thanks Clayton!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you…but resting from armour seems reckless to me! 🤣🤣

[@Ife_As]

I thought that thumbnail was a pic taken from the frontline and thought it was an interview I could use for reference before reading the title! About to watch now

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😬😬 fake news huh 😝 It’s a different type of thumbnail for me. It’s interesting how it’s being received. Hope you enjoyed the content nonetheless 🙏

[@scaleffect]

Thank you for the detailed tutorial, very helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to educate us.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

My pleasure! I appreciate you watching 👀

[@craigstanley2848]

Outstanding Clayton, yet again. By the way I really like the little text boxes you’ve added explaining certain aspects. BZ

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Craig - Much appreciated! Im trying to make these things as informative as possible, so I appreciate the feedback

[@kevingreen237]

Very nice indeed given me inspiration and tips keep up the great work

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏 So glad you enjoyed it. ☝️🙏

[@paulmchugh2341]

Nice one Clayton, very helpful tips, thanks for sharing and also great narration. Keep up the great work buddy 👏👏👏👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Paul, will do! Always great to see you here on the page 😁

[@jonathanwillis8130]

G'day Mate, Yet again, another stunning showcase, of your amazing talents! Great work. Jon'o.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks buddy. Too kind 🙏

[@anthony14rmg]

Nailed it, great work on the model and the weathering.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much Anthony 🙏

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

that netting 💪🔥

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Its pretty cool isn't it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😎

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 it is

[@ArmourEmpire]

Absolutely superb

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you my friend. Pleased you liked it 🙏🍻

[@zulerodoeht329]

Very nice, a true master of weathering. This is the step where I always fall short. Thanks for the tips. For myself it seems my best works are when I give the model a very light coat of dust.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You wouldn’t be alone…but all of these techniques are repeatable and learnable. I’d encourage you to be brave with your weathering. It can be a very rewarding part of the process. Thanks for taking the time to connect 🙏

[@zulerodoeht329]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Thanks for the encouragement

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Pleasure 🙏

[@dainiusltu5945]

So realistic Bradley!! 🎉

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. I’m very happy with this one myself ☑️🙌🏼

[@alastairmcgregor579]

Awesome job, nice video, very easy to follow!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you taking the time to comment ☑️

[@HenriGerster]

Wow, incredible model, nice job 👍🏼

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Brilliant work!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻

[@Psgtoday41]

Very nice work very realistic great job

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you joining in the conversation 🙏

[@beaverdam1199]

Beautiful mate! I am currently endeavouring an M1A1 AIM abrams paintjob, best of luck with your painting and take care!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m sensing an Abrams in my future soon also!! Good luck with yours. Appreciate you taking the time to comment ☝️👍

[@johngray6442]

I’m normally not one for modern armor Clayton, but this is really fantastic

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey John. I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite thing either, but I took it as a chance to expand the boundaries. It was a review kit through my connection with The Modelling News, so the subject was half chosen for me 🫣😝

[@jeffholt9437]

Lovely 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you Jeff 😊

[@jonathanjackson5255]

beautiful build

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Jonathan. Glad you like it! 🙌🏼🕺🏽

[@richardbradley2335]

Stunning and my name sake !

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤣🤣 so it is. I hope I did you justice 😇

[@richardbradley2335]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 :) Yes you did my friend !

[@drakeliukimo]

❤

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🙏

[@garylawless3608]

A great tutorial Clayton! Weathering my own models is a hit and miss result mainly, and when it goes wrong it is very frustrating. I try to maintain the ‘less is more’ philosophy with my attempts, but I find that I still seem to add more anyway. I don’t add mud effects often for this reason, and subsequently, my models have all been driven over dusty roads only. I am trying to extend myself at each attempt, and watching skilled modellers like yourself work your magic is a great help. Watching you apply your skills to all aspects of the modellers art makes modellers like myself, inspired to try a little harder. This was a great series on the Bradley, and I hope to see more content like this in the future. Can I ask what your airbrush setup is for the very detailed work you do with it, e.g, the highlight stage? Cheers until next time mate, and please keep them coming!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Gary. Completely understand that feeling with the weathering and referring back to the default’dusty’ look. Maybe dig out an old model you can use to try new techniques on. Be brave with your weathering. It will pay dividends. As long as you are using enamel based weathering over lacquers (or acrylics) you can manipulate and modify it until you are happy. Thanks again for joining in 🙏🕺🏽

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Sorry…forgot to answer re the airbrush. I’m using the Ammo Air Cobra. 0.3mm airbrush..mainly because I like the cup. I think a lot of people think an expensive airbrush is the answer to getting good results, and while a good tool can make life easier it’s more about thinning ratios and understanding paint. Mastering that will unlock so much. Hope that helps 🙏

[@garylawless3608]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Thanks Clayton! I am using a Border Models ‘Black Flame’ airbrush with both 0.3 and 0.2 needles. I really like it, and it seems to perform well. However I do have trouble when trying to paint reasonably fine edges on my camo patterns freehand, and my skills in keeping the brush from straying into areas where I don’t want it need some work. Practice will help I guess, along with getting the paint thinning correct, and trying to keep my shaky old hands on target. Thanks for not forgetting me, and cheers mate!

[@FinsburyPhil]

Lovely work! A real inspiration to have a proper go. I'm mostly an aircraft modeller but itching to try out an AFV now. What brand is that thin, pointed brush you used for chipping?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Phil. The brush…no idea. It’s been with me for a decade! But I don’t think it’s anything special. I find it’s more the paint and the thinning of it that allows you to achieve the fine chips. Sorry I can’t be more helpful 🧐

[@brentg2947]

Simply. Beautiful. Work.❤ The stowage / gear looks excellent, is there a video where you detail your techniques for that or can anyone else point to a video here for that technique? I know the stowage is not the main point of the video, but I just love how realistic it looks!! (I watched part one, perhaps I missed it 😅)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. A few of my builds have stowage components, so maybe look through the uploaded videos. The Tiger has some as well as the Weasel and this one. 13 ROUNDS IN! Painting & Weathering the IBG Models Panzer II Ausf.b 1/35 scale model kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5a2m5mJgLqZiJo Hope that helps

[@brentg2947]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Will check them out, TY for the response 👍 Ps love that you explain each step/material used

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s great to hear. I try to make the content easy to follow and accessible to everyone 💪🙏☝️

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool 👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you 😃 Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@TheBearScaleModels]

you missed placing the part for the drivers hatch anti-fowling bar on the left side. The part on the right side that post thing that sticks up.. its noted in the instruction. But missing from the instructions is the part o10 ... you have not fitted it. So there is a big groove where this part including the bullet splash armour should have been fitted.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oh. Ok. Thanks for pointing it out. It’s going to have to stay that way now cause the box is long gone 😳

[@Th.G.M.]

Wow! This looks just superb! 👏I hope to take some inspiration I got to some of my future builds. May I ask what you used to get the periscopes this nice green metallic sheen?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for your kind words. I address that in the build video. It’s a new holographic material I’m looking to develop. Still doing a few tests. Looks good though doesn’t it? 💪💥

[@Th.G.M.]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 well, I hope you mention this material in a future video, and how to buy. 😀

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

If you are interested, head over to my Patreon page. I’m making what I have available over there 👉

[@davideldridge4479]

I'm glad I took pics of the vehicles I served on in the army. Great reference material. Awesome video!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I bet you have some great reference! How many Bradley’s have you built?

[@cushionbelly2519]

I think it takes humility to show you're going over previous effects over again. Especially in the open public forum of YT. Excellent build.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Like I said in the start of the video…I try to share all the steps as I’m taking them. It’s just how I work and I think it’s important for people to see the actual workflow. Appreciate you pointing that out. Appreciate your comments 👍

[@cushionbelly2519]

@workbenchhobbies4316 Hey thank you for the reply! I totally love you don't edit to make everything look right first time. We make mistakes, me quite too often, and we need to go back over. Usually just after you've cleaned out your airbrush!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤣🤣 every time!

[@HenriGerster]

Are you planning to make a diorama for this model?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m not sure at this point. I do have some figures coming for review…so maybe 🤔

[@khitarig]

👍👏👏👏👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🙏🙏☝️

[@drakeliukimo]

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[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’ll look into it but I’m not sure how?

[@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti]

I watched this again as you did a excellent job. I commented the first time from my other channel lol @projectsimusflorida

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😬 thanks Glenn. You can never have too many comments 😝

[@ArmorModelsbyGlennBartolotti]

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