Critique my TD weathering.

[missingpieces]

Just now starting. I'm also waiting on a few TD bits in the mail. Thanks for the opinions!

I'm using FolkArt acrylics (Made in the USA ) from Wal-mart(boo!).

$.97 for a 2oz. bottle. Colors are: Burnt Umber, Terra Cotta and Teddy Bear Tan (yes, really).

I've been applying the 2 darker colors (BU & TC) dry, but when I apply the TBT I dampen the paper towel to get a little more "smear" when applying.

I only used TC & TBT on the pauldron and ammo pouch.

[Short TRooper]

Just now starting. I'm also waiting on a few TD bits in the mail. Thanks for the opinions!

I'm using FolkArt acrylics (Made in the USA ) from Wal-mart(boo!).

$.97 for a 2oz. bottle. Colors are: Burnt Umber, Terra Cotta and Teddy Bear Tan (yes, really).

I've been applying the 2 darker colors (BU & TC) dry, but when I apply the TBT I dampen the paper towel to get a little more "smear" when applying.

I only used TC & TBT on the pauldron and ammo pouch.

Hey!

those are the sames one's I bought at Wally-World too!!!!

I tried it on a test piece and it worked pretty good..

Short Trooper (Diana)

[ED209]

I used the same paints for my weathering; works well IMHO. I think you put on a good amount on (not overdone), but I think you should sponge it off a bit to make it look more sand blasts and less like it was splattered on.

Here's my helmet to show you what I mean...

[theGreatSot]

It's all about technique. It took me three or four tries before I got anywhere near happy with my weathering. I'd still like to wash everything off and give it another try, but just can't bring myself to do it. I would say that it's a great first try (better than the first time I tried to weather my suit)!

It might sound strange, but I found that the best way to do it was to simply take most of the paint off each time. You can always add more paint, but once it's dry, I found that it was very difficult to alter without making it look like a mess.

I used similar colors, but in tempera paint instead of acrylic and would do two to four layers of each color to get the best results. In other words, I would start with my darkest color, spongeing it everywhere, wait five to ten minutes and then wipe/blot almost all of it back off. I would then wait another ten minutes or so until it was completely dry and do it again with the same color. After several layers of the dark, I then moved to the lighter and then subsequently to the lightest. After being satisfied with the weathering, I then dusted the armor with hairspray and Fuller's Earth

Check out this web addy if you haven't already: Woodland Scenics Weathering Tutorial

And here is a decent over-all shot of my weathering (sorry it's so overexposed):

[The_Trooper]

It's all about technique. It took me three or four tries before I got anywhere near happy with my weathering. I'd still like to wash everything off and give it another try, but just can't bring myself to do it. I would say that it's a great first try (better than the first time I tried to weather my suit)!

It might sound strange, but I found that the best way to do it was to simply take most of the paint off each time. You can always add more paint, but once it's dry, I found that it was very difficult to alter without making it look like a mess.

I used similar colors, but in tempera paint instead of acrylic and would do two to four layers of each color to get the best results. In other words, I would start with my darkest color, spongeing it everywhere, wait five to ten minutes and then wipe/blot almost all of it back off. I would then wait another ten minutes or so until it was completely dry and do it again with the same color. After several layers of the dark, I then moved to the lighter and then subsequently to the lightest. After being satisfied with the weathering, I then dusted the armor with hairspray and Fuller's Earth

Check out this web addy if you haven't already: Woodland Scenics Weathering Tutorial

And here is a decent over-all shot of my weathering (sorry it's so overexposed):

That looks great dude!

[dutchy]

I agree with ED209, go for the sandblast look..gives it a more authentic overall look..

Here you got a shot of my helmet with a weathered "TD-252" pauldron

[TD-4455]

That looks great dude!

I agree with ED209, go for the sandblast look..gives it a more authentic overall look..

Here you got a shot of my helmet with a weathered "TD-252" pauldron

Nice Wheatering

[missingpieces]

thanks for the comments guys!

for some reason in the pics the lighter more sublte sand colors that i washed on instead of splotching on doesnt really show up in the pics

i think im going to tone it down / soften it a little

thanks again troopers!

[missingpieces]

attempt #2

a sponge seems so obvious now.. <_<

i softened it up a little? better? worse?

i like it better.

[missingpieces]

here is the shin with the BU on top of the TBT

apparently weathering can drive one crazy...looks good...looks bad...looks good...looks bad

[theGreatSot]

Looking much better!

[TD-4510]

Less is more man. Nobody likes the peanut butter poop look

[dutchy]

That's more like it ..but still try to go for the less is more approach. And remember weathering is very personal thing, we can only give you tips&trics on how to get the best weathering result.

[The_Trooper]

Looks definatly better, try to remove more of the paint.

That gives it a more random look.=

[Dutch Dirty Trooper]

Looks way better bro but maybe soften the weathering a little more ( as you can see on the pic from Dutchy) also get rid of ya straps bro (safes time weathering for nothing ) ! Anyway keep in mind what Dutchy already said '' weathering is something personal '' !

Keep up the dirty work !!

Grtz RAY

[missingpieces]

heres where im at now. definitely less IS more!

OK, i think I've got it now. no more covering it with paint and wiping it all off. I take a damp sponge, sponge it one then sponge it off in strategic areas. i then let the paint tack up then lightly buff more paint off.

also get rid of ya straps bro

"luckily" for me they're glued on! the one covered by the pauldron im not worried about, the other i might have to hack off and do some abs/bondo work .

[Burt Landcaster]

heres where im at now. definitely less IS more!

OK, i think I've got it now. no more covering it with paint and wiping it all off. I take a damp sponge, sponge it one then sponge it off in strategic areas. i then let the paint tack up then lightly buff more paint off.

"luckily" for me they're glued on! the one covered by the pauldron im not worried about, the other i might have to hack off and do some abs/bondo work .

Now your getting it I use these colors. Burnt Umber, Maple Syrup, Tan or country tan, salt grey or Country grey

And when finished it looks like this. Acrylics Work Very well and are IMO on the same level if not better then fullers earth, it's user friendly and doesn't need to be sealed in with hair spray.

[missingpieces]

i think im getting the random look down a little better now. <_<

i think this is looking better!

again, thanks for the comments / feedback!

[missingpieces]

Gundam, they were out of like half the dark / earth tone colors! Thanks for the tip though!

[Dutch Dirty Trooper]

Damnnnn Gundam...i know i said it many times but ya weathering is so awesome bro..really looks natural ! Keep us updated missingpieces i am sure it will gonna be something outstanding !!

Grtz RAY

[Burt Landcaster]

Gundam, they were out of like half the dark / earth tone colors! Thanks for the tip though!

Yeah its a real hit and miss looking for colors at walmart. You should go darkest color to lightest one on top of the other if you would like later i can explain how i did my suit.

[missingpieces]

i think i have the jist of it down, just working on the technique, but feel free to share!

[theGreatSot]

I'd have to say that your technique is getting much better. Your weathering is looking great!

[missingpieces]

i've redone most of it and here it is. i need to pick up some gray and black for the extra bit of depth. i think this will work for now.

[Trooper Peter]

You should go darkest color to lightest one on top of the other if you would like later i can explain how i did my suit.

Chazz, am I correct that the darkest color is to accentuate the details and shape of our TD armor whilst the layers of lighter shades is to give it a random dirt built up look? Its similar to the approach used for weathering scale model armored vehicles, esp those US WWII Armor.

and MissingPieces, thanks for sharing with us the progress of your weathering. I like the application dirt and grime on your Chest Armor. "Teddy Bear Tan" interesting color indeed!