[Hawk1977]

How would I attempt to weather my models for more realizm?

[RockJock]

Originally Posted by Hawk1977

How would I attempt to weather my models for more realizm?

I'm not sure but I have seen a couple done and they really look nice.

[Epapazian]

A number of magazines, such as FineScale Modeler, offer articles on this subject. You might email the editor who may put you onto a good reference. Also, if you go to Google and search for articles on "weathering airplane models", a ton of stuff usually pops up.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by Hawk1977

How would I attempt to weather my models for more realizm?

Here's a couple to start you off on the right track:

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/weatheringda_1.htm
http://www.warbirdsinscale.com/weathering.htm

[Cruver Collecter]

Here is site that might be useful to you.

Tech Tips: Emphasizing Panel Lines

[johnnyboy]

This is a great site even has video clips showing how its done
Weathering. - Welcome

[smartd]

Don't forget you could visit a local model club and get first hand help with your projects. Our club gets guys often who only come for a bit of help on a project.

[Cruver Collecter]

If you can find them, pastel charcoals are really neat to use for making exhaust stains. I have a couple of sets that I use and have a basic grey & basic earth tone set. It allows you to apply several colors to get desired exhaust stain effect. Takes a little practice though.

[smartd]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

If you can find them, pastel charcoals are really neat to use for making exhaust stains. I have a couple of sets that I use and have a basic grey & basic earth tone set. It allows you to apply several colors to get desired exhaust stain effect. Takes a little practice though.

That's a good idea, perhaps you can show us some pics later.
Funny that there were very few weathered models at a model contest I was at a couple of weeks ago.
Lost skill or not liked?

[tank nut]

When I use to do armour I use to mix a touch of thiner with back paint a "wash" as they call it, it works not bad at all.