Washes and weathering

[matthew9447]

Hello fellow model builders!
I am new to this hobby, having almost finished my 1st kit, the DHC chipmunk, the WIP can be found here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234969747-airfix-dhc-chipmunk-t10-my-first-build/

Anyways, as I am nearing the finish line, I started to wonder about weathering and washes. Since the chipmunk is all black, I dont plan to do alot of weathering at all. However, I am planning to do atleast modest weathering on my next build, the folland gnat.

I get the basics of washing, but I am really not sure what to get to prepare the wash, Ive seen MIG, vallejo, and some people who make their own. I plan to spray lacquer clear coats before washing as well.
I created this thread so I can have a look at how people on this community does stuff, and I hope I can find the right method for me. So any words of advice on how to put on realistic weathering? thanks!

Edited November 9, 2014 by matthew9447

[Sean_M]

Check out flory models. There is a you tube video.

[caretaker13]

ditto. prose explanations can be a real help (like having somebody take notes for you!) but videos are a great supplement. there's a gazillion out there, so it's just a matter of finding someone who has a teaching style you enjoy.

I try to avoid the ones who need to display personal hygiene & sound effects on camera.

[Sean_M]

I was referring to their weathering products

[infofrog]

You can make washes very easy ..

Ink washes

Oil base washes

Acrylic water paste washes from art stores

Rick

Or check les you you tube video channel .

[PC2012]

Hello Matthew,

Buy the weathering magazine. You can get it on-line from pocketmags.com. There are loads of other mags there too. I make my own washes using fine art oil paint from artists paint shops. Use fine grade mineral spirit as well (if you do it that way). It's a much cheaper way and you can make any colour wash you like.