STUG F/8 | Standard Weathering Procedure (Full Weathering Tutorial for Model Tanks)

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.

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TIMESTAMPS OF SUB-STEPS IN THE WEATHERING PROCESS:

0:00 Intro
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.