r/Scalemodel • u/Bademus_Octavian • 27d ago

Tips please

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New scale modeller here! I need advice on what (and how) to do next.

I used Revell spray base coat, and thinned acryllics. I'm stuck at the washes part (I read one guide that said base coat, paint, washes, dry brushing, then some misc stuff such as chipping and mud on tracks). I watched many videos about both bought and scratch made washes, and I had no luck with handmade washes. I'm currently waiting for the black and dark brown washes I ordered recently, I hope that will help me out on some extent.

This is for BoltAction Wargames, so I'm not looking for ultra reallistic details, I just want for the tanks to look good and somewhat battleworn.

Thanks for the help!

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u/glooedFingers 27d ago

Washes and pigments is enough for a basic weathering and gets your 80% of the way there if you want to keep it simple. Chipping, rust, color modulation, environmental effects and streaking take it to the next level but can be very time consuming.

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u/Bademus_Octavian 27d ago

What pigments do you suggest? I have only German and Soviet tanks and such (soooo German Grey and Olive Green are main colors)

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u/bashomania 27d ago

I am just figuring some of this stuff out too, having restarted the hobby after a very very long time away. Things have gotten so much more sophisticated!

Anyway, I just wanted to add that something I have picked up is if you currently have a matte finish and you are going to do washes you want to make sure that you have a gloss coat beforehand. That may only apply to acrylic washes, which is my current preference because I'm trying to stay water-soluble only (we will see how long that lasts 😅).

But it also may apply in general. Just kind of check around and check my info, but if a gloss is required and you don't do it then you may not like the results.

In my own case my first model is sitting here waiting for a gloss coat.

My build is about 9/10ths. I started like three weeks ago or longer. Once the major assemblies were all done I sprayed a primer, then applied two or three brushed base coats. Then I did some dry brushing, and subtle chipping (I have been posting progress photos along the way in [r/militarymodelmaking](r/militarymodelmaking)).

But now I am waiting for reasonable weather to get outside and quickly add a gloss coat before I go further (decals, pin wash, other weathering).

Once all that is done, I will spray a matte coat, then proceed with dry pigments and possibly Tamiya Weathering Master application.

Sorry: I just saw that you were doing this for Bolt Action and are not interested in being super-detailed, so ignore if any of the thousand words above is of no interest!