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Weathering Model Aircraft

The biggest artistic point in weathering is knowing when to stop -- how much is too much? The model keeps looking better and better as the weathering is applied. Suddenly, a magic line is crossed and the weathering is too much, ruining the whole effect. Knowing where that line is and when to stop is the real trick to weathering. I have been learning this over the years, sometimes with catastrophic results.

What follows is a detailed description of how I go about weathering my models. What I write here is specific to the way I do weathering. I make no bones about being right or wrong here. Every modeler has there own tricks and styles. No tricks or styles are wrong as long as the modeler is happy with the outcome of their labors. While I am always looking to improve my abilities, I am satisfied with the results I get using the procedures I am going to outline here.