Weathering in 1 Hour

Adding rust to key areas on a tank model will make it really come alive with realism. In this model kit painting lesson, discover how to paint and fade rust.

Chipping is highly recommended, unless the model you're painting calls for a showroom finish. In this model painting lesson add dimension with paint chips.

Now things are going to get dirty! In this model painting lesson learn how to mix and apply a realistic-looking homemade mud medium with an airbrush.

Adding more mud is the name of the game when weathering a model tank. Once you're done, add washes and blend the mud and other mediums for model weathering.

Applying wet mud is the next step in model mud weathering. If you want to make a model tank look like it's been in fresh mud, try this model painting lesson!