YES! Thanks, this was exactly what I was hoping and wishing for, Rick! Maybe the "behind the wheels" section would be a good candidate for a follow up long-form video - it amazes me you can get such structure there just with oils...
Rick, I'm loving these videos that are focusing on the technique with the oils. Between yourself and Rinaldi you've got it covered. Keep em coming 👍 5culls.
Fantastic! Just what I was wanting to see after the quicky "teaser" you recently released. Your technique is another arrow for the quiver. Many thanks.
Wow, will have to try some of your techniques on my next project. As a long time figure painter I’ve always gone from dark to light. Will have to try your way. Great videos, thanks for posting your work.👏👏👏
Awesome weathering Rick! I watch all your videos because there is much for me to learn from and of course emulate on my own models. I like the way you filmed this video. The next step for me is to get some Abteilung oil colors and start using them. I always look forward to your next posting!, thanks for sharing
Thank you, Jim. Your comments and support are very much appreciated, and I'm really glad that you are finding something helpful in my gibberish. Take care.
Stunning work... intrigued that no up/down dragging but done with stippling. I am working on an M8 Greyhound so may have to revisit this (yeah its European theatre but the principles all still stand)
Another great video. The pic you showed of the Sherman tank is either a posed pic or has the most laid back guy of all time. It appears as if there is some kind of explosion in front of the tank and the dude is just looking back at the cameraman cool as you like.
Amazing work as always Rick, thanks so much! I really like your approach or randomising weathering with oils and not applying the traditional "pre/post shading, pin wash and filters over everything" and achieving much more realistic results. Looking at the Olive Drab scheme, and the wonderful battered weathering, how about an M7 Priest for a future project? (can also be done in a British desert camo scheme). It's one of those overlooked modelling subjects, maybe because it's so close to a Sherman? But it offers so much more options for weathering with its open interior and the gun mechanism and gun deck. It also has a neglected history as it often saved the day for armoured troops by softening urban targets with its 105mm gun (reports of urban combat in Germany are very interesting), so sort if an an unsung hero you could say 🙂 Anyway thanks again!
Another great video. Interesting techniques and a beautiful build. I do have to challenge you on the color of the tools. "The tools would be painted in place." (3:16 in the video). I believe that US tanks would be painted in the factory, before the tools were issued and deposited on the vehicle. The tools would come painted, from some other manufacturer, in their favorite color. In my experience (Viet Nam years) the wooden components of the tools were sometimes natural wood, and other times painted. It would be a different story for German vehicles, of course. Ralph
I do believe by using oil for weathering gives effects of salt water jungle rain humidity effects are in line of island high tropics sweating United States Armour, great rendition museum viewing quality and great production of show and tell. All day I'm to words that teach me!
Fantastic work, great job and you should definetly show your oil work more. Maybe a whole video in itself just doing oil modulation from basic to expert level
So glad I "stumbled" upon this video!!! Finally someone who perfectly and easily explains the use of oil paints for weathering! I've got a whole bunch of Abteilung 502 tubes knocking about in my shop and now I can finally start using them with at least some guarantee to success (I hope...). One question remains (maybe you've already touched upon this in one of your other videos): do you apply any varnish on your model before you start weathering or do you apply your oils straight onto the paint? I realize that there's some fierce debate going on about this topic but if anyone can answer it, it's you! Cheers, K-J
Hi, I don't generally (if ever) apply any sort of varnish (matte, satin, gloss) on my models before, during or after any of the steps - including decals. I just don't find it necessary and more often than not, a varnish will knock-down, or even eliminate the effects that you might have just established.
No need for chipping on this, at least I don't think it needs it!!? Unless it is a special reference or circumstance, a lot of what I see people using chipping for (along edges) is simple to define the outline of the model. There are other ways of doing that with paint.
Great format Rick. One of my gripes with weathering is not how to, but WHERE! :) this slow format lets me see exactly where are you adding layers of weathering. That pinwash was it done after drying or immediately after?
I'm glad that you like the format, and can follow along and see the layers. The "pin wash" is not really a pin wash, but just the application of a dark tone of paint (oils) along the surface feature...basically drawn, not washed. Everything happens at the same time...no waiting for drying as I progress.
Perfect done. I must remember, I'm 1/72 scale modeller (this is why my channel is named JedenSiedemDwa - OneSevenTwo) - I have one M3 from Mirage Hobby and this will be useful also for that smaller scale, I hope so. All the best for You! ;) Juliusz.
Well, first I enjoy working with the photo etch. Secondly, I believe that the etch adds some finesse to the final presentation. And, finally....I enjoy making models and don't see it as a waste of time nor money. Simply my opinion.
Eric, no - I generally don't use any type of varnish between layers, or before decals. I don't find it necessary unless I'm trying to find a very specific effect. Thanks for watching.
What an excellent pose for a figure, that guy leaning up against the Sherman…as usual a beautiful rendition the old school way…
Yep, I plan on something similar. Good eye.
Love the in-depth demo and explanation of your approach to OPR. More please!
thanks, there will be more insights to my work-flow in upcoming videos. Thanks for watching, and your continuing support.
YES! Thanks, this was exactly what I was hoping and wishing for, Rick! Maybe the "behind the wheels" section would be a good candidate for a follow up long-form video - it amazes me you can get such structure there just with oils...
Great suggestion!
Rick, I'm loving these videos that are focusing on the technique with the oils. Between yourself and Rinaldi you've got it covered.
Keep em coming 👍
5culls.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
Fantastic! Just what I was wanting to see after the quicky "teaser" you recently released. Your technique is another arrow for the quiver. Many thanks.
Thanks, John. Glad that you enjoyed it and might find it helpful.
Beautiful oil weathering Rick! Such a gorgeous finish!
Thank you very much!
I agree Shane. But your work is damn good too.
Wow, will have to try some of your techniques on my next project. As a long time figure painter I’ve always gone from dark to light. Will have to try your way. Great videos, thanks for posting your work.👏👏👏
Thanks, Mark.
Awesome weathering Rick! I watch all your videos because there is much for me to learn from and of course emulate on my own models. I like the way you filmed this video. The next step for me is to get some Abteilung oil colors and start using them. I always look forward to your next posting!, thanks for sharing
Thank you, Jim. Your comments and support are very much appreciated, and I'm really glad that you are finding something helpful in my gibberish. Take care.
What a beauty baby! Your oils painting is amazing!
Thank you very much!
Stunning work... intrigued that no up/down dragging but done with stippling. I am working on an M8 Greyhound so may have to revisit this (yeah its European theatre but the principles all still stand)
best of luck
Excellent Rick! I think I'm going to try this oil weathering method on my next one, a new one for me, so realistic. Thankyou😀
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my lucky day! Another video from you 🙌
Enjoy! Thanks!!!
Good video and tutorial! Thank you for sharing Rick! Have a nice week!
Thanks, you too!
Another great video.
The pic you showed of the Sherman tank is either a posed pic or has the most laid back guy of all time. It appears as if there is some kind of explosion in front of the tank and the dude is just looking back at the cameraman cool as you like.
Yes, not sure...but still a cool pic.
Amazing work as always Rick, thanks so much! I really like your approach or randomising weathering with oils and not applying the traditional "pre/post shading, pin wash and filters over everything" and achieving much more realistic results. Looking at the Olive Drab scheme, and the wonderful battered weathering, how about an M7 Priest for a future project? (can also be done in a British desert camo scheme). It's one of those overlooked modelling subjects, maybe because it's so close to a Sherman? But it offers so much more options for weathering with its open interior and the gun mechanism and gun deck. It also has a neglected history as it often saved the day for armoured troops by softening urban targets with its 105mm gun (reports of urban combat in Germany are very interesting), so sort if an an unsung hero you could say 🙂 Anyway thanks again!
I'll keep an M7 in mind, it would be something a little different - which is what I like.
Another sweet looking model Rick. I like the longer videos.👍👍
Hi Jon, and thanks! It seems as though many like the longer form videos and so I'll probably include more of them moving forward. Take care.
Very interesting oil work. Love the music... 😀🤟
Thank you! Cheers!
I have really enjoyed this process, very inspirational Rick 😃👌
Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic work Rick!
Many thanks!
Fantastic work as always.
Thanks a lot, Brett. Appreciate you watching and your comments.
Great work Rick I like green Tanks .Green make it easy to weather and it looks so good
Thanks 👍
Nice!
Thanks!
Another great video. Interesting techniques and a beautiful build. I do have to challenge you on the color of the tools. "The tools would be painted in place." (3:16 in the video). I believe that US tanks would be painted in the factory, before the tools were issued and deposited on the vehicle. The tools would come painted, from some other manufacturer, in their favorite color. In my experience (Viet Nam years) the wooden components of the tools were sometimes natural wood, and other times painted. It would be a different story for German vehicles, of course. Ralph
Hey Ralph, you probably got me on a technicality on that one...LOL. You are correct. Thanks for watching.
@@RickLawlerPropaganda Just a little thing - I love your work, and your videos.
great paint job sir!!!
Thanks 👍
Amazing work with the oil colors, Rick, very realistic and beautiful
Many thanks, my friend.
Inspiring work! Top tier detail and weathering
Thank you very much!
A+, time to break out my oils and try to weather with them again.
Thanks, Boss.
very nice tutorial :) very good modeller indeed...
Many thanks!
I do believe by using oil for weathering gives effects of salt water jungle rain humidity effects are in line of island high tropics sweating United States Armour, great rendition museum viewing quality and great production of show and tell. All day I'm to words that teach me!
Thanks for watching and your comments.
Fantastic work, great job and you should definetly show your oil work more. Maybe a whole video in itself just doing oil modulation from basic to expert level
Great suggestion!
So glad I "stumbled" upon this video!!! Finally someone who perfectly and easily explains the use of oil paints for weathering! I've got a whole bunch of Abteilung 502 tubes knocking about in my shop and now I can finally start using them with at least some guarantee to success (I hope...). One question remains (maybe you've already touched upon this in one of your other videos): do you apply any varnish on your model before you start weathering or do you apply your oils straight onto the paint? I realize that there's some fierce debate going on about this topic but if anyone can answer it, it's you! Cheers, K-J
Hi, I don't generally (if ever) apply any sort of varnish (matte, satin, gloss) on my models before, during or after any of the steps - including decals. I just don't find it necessary and more often than not, a varnish will knock-down, or even eliminate the effects that you might have just established.
thanks for the clarification!@@RickLawlerPropaganda
@Rick I dont recall you making chipping. I thought chipping was done prior to weathering. Will it be done on the next video?
No need for chipping on this, at least I don't think it needs it!!? Unless it is a special reference or circumstance, a lot of what I see people using chipping for (along edges) is simple to define the outline of the model. There are other ways of doing that with paint.
Fantastic . do you plan to do any modern vehicles any time soon?
Hi Caramel. Nothing is planned immediately, but I'm sure that I'll revisit modern sometime soon. Thanks for watching.
Great format Rick. One of my gripes with weathering is not how to, but WHERE! :) this slow format lets me see exactly where are you adding layers of weathering. That pinwash was it done after drying or immediately after?
I'm glad that you like the format, and can follow along and see the layers. The "pin wash" is not really a pin wash, but just the application of a dark tone of paint (oils) along the surface feature...basically drawn, not washed. Everything happens at the same time...no waiting for drying as I progress.
Where do you get your inspiration for this project?
Well, basically subjects are assigned/suggested for AK purposes (print usually), and then I am free to take it to wherever I choose.
Where did you find the decal set?
They are a Echelon set, I believe I ordered from Sprue Bros. USA
Perfect done. I must remember, I'm 1/72 scale modeller (this is why my channel is named JedenSiedemDwa - OneSevenTwo) - I have one M3 from Mirage Hobby and this will be useful also for that smaller scale, I hope so. All the best for You! ;) Juliusz.
Thanks. I did not realize Jeden Siedem Dwa meant "1 7 2". Polish, yes? Thanks for watching and your continuing support.
@@RickLawlerPropaganda Yes, exactly. ;)
That you on the guitar Rick?
No Matt. If I played it would be quite a bit crunchier!!!
I'm back 😅
I'm glad. Hopefully, that was the end of your adventures.....!
Why spend the money and time putting on all that gold then paint over it? Seems like a waste of time and money.
Well, first I enjoy working with the photo etch. Secondly, I believe that the etch adds some finesse to the final presentation. And, finally....I enjoy making models and don't see it as a waste of time nor money. Simply my opinion.
Love your style and technique.
When you've finished the base colour, do you seal the paint with varnish before starting the oils?
Eric, no - I generally don't use any type of varnish between layers, or before decals. I don't find it necessary unless I'm trying to find a very specific effect. Thanks for watching.