Standard Weathering Procedure - STUG (Full Weathering Tutorial)

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• published: 24 Jan 2017
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Welcome to my full weathering tutorial on this Dragon StuG III F/8 in 1/35th scale. In this step-by-step video, I demonstrate my usual weathering process, show all the products I use, and explain how and why I am weathering the tank the way I am. Keep in mind that this is MY weathering process, and I am not an expert modeler. You don’t need to do everything the way I do, or use the exact same products I do, as there are other similar products you can use to achieve similar effects. And on that note, a DISCLAIMER: I am not paid to promote any specific products or brands; I just use the products I find work best for me through my experiences. There is no reason for me to promote a bad product, as then I would not enjoy using it, not like the result on my model, and not be proud of publicizing it in a video. There's also no point in me doing this to keep up relations with a company if the only benefit would be getting more of the same products that I didn't like. I have not used every product out there, but from what I have used, I keep using the products I like, and that's why I use them in my videos. You can use whatever other products you would like to and you can feel that they are better - that is your opinion, and is perfectly fine by me, thus I hope that feeling is reciprocated. Check out my Post-Build Review of this kit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvD_iScRB-c&t;=142s My recommended weathering products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xok03wo7zSk&t;=155s TIMESTAMPS OF SUB-STEPS IN THE WEATHERING PROCESS: 1:54 – Summary of the base paint colours 3:54 – Application of masks for the crosses 5:55 – Application of decals 8:09 – Filter to modify the base colour 9:56 – Pinwashing to emphasize details 12:12 – Cleaning up the wash and filter 12:51 – Weathering with oils for highlights, modulation, and discolouration 21:05 – Two-tone chipping to simulate wear and tear 28:38 – Detail painting and chipping the tools 36:43 – Applying and chipping the whitewash 40:20 – Improving the whitewash with oil rendering and detail chipping 45:03 – Mud effects on the lower hull 51:00 – Mud effects on the wheels 55:03 – Painting and weathering the spare tracks 56:39 – Painting and weathering the full track lengths 58:50 – Installing the wheels and tracks, and touching up the mud effects 1:00:05 – Adding soot to the muzzle break 1:00:44 – Final thoughts on the StuG PRODUCTS USED IN THE VIDEO: -----AK Interactive----- AK704 RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau AK717 Rotbraun AK720 Rubber Tires AK723 Dust AK751 Washable White Paint AK754 Dunkelbraun -----DN Models----- Paint Masks Set – WWII German Crosses and Numbers Early and Late -----Microscale Industries----- Micro Sol Setting Solution for Decals -----Panzer Aces (Vallejo)----- 309 Periscopes 310 Old Wood -----Tamiya----- Fine Surface Primer (Light Grey) Lacquer Thinner XF-2 Flat White XF-7 Flat Red XF-13 J. A. Green XF-14 J. A. Grey XF-55 Deck Tan XF-60 Dark Yellow XF-69 NATO Black XF-72 JGSDF Brown -----Testors----- Spray Lacquer (Dullcote) -----Wilder----- GP02 Black GP06 Brown Russian Earth GP07 Dry Russian Clay GP13 Red Rust GP24 Dark Brown LS02 Winter White LS04 Light Buff LS07 Dark Yellow LS20 Dark Mud LS25 Brown Shadow NL02 Deep Shadow Wash NL12 Dark Tan Filter NL22 Dark Road Clay Effect NL25 Light Brown Dirt Effect TE01 Dark Russian Textured Earth (Fine) TN01 Thinner AND A COUPLE OF THANK YOUS: Adam Mann, for sending me this kit in the first place, and for his advice on tool colours and video stuff. Stevie Gibson, for all the reference photos and the book that he sent me, which greatly helped in all the little touches I added while building and weathering this tank. The TIGER TRACKS and Panzer Page Facebook groups, the YouTube Modelers Google+ Community, and the many other YouTube viewers who gave me advice on the finishing process of this StuG.