Can see the detail reality adding to models...as I've just got back into modelling...specifically 1/350 ships...this will aid in adding rust staining and other run offs from projections across the hulls and structures...thanks as always!!!! Cheers from Sydney Aus!!!
If you have ever used your paint brush to simulate random chips in paint on your models, then you have used a version of the mapping technique. What modelers have done is expand that technique (of using random dots applied with a fine-tipped paintbrush) to create areas of fading, wear, and other discolorations. Most often, modelers use artist oils to achieve the effects they're looking for because they take longer to dry and allow more time to work than acrylics. The "mapping" name came from how the borders of countries on a map are often irregular (following rivers or other natural barriers) and how maps will often tint one country slightly different from adjacent countries to make them easier to discern--like the discoloration of chipped or faded paint. Hope this helps!
@@FineScaleModelermagazine I am just starting ;-) So I am open to all the help I can get.I thank you for you this. So i take it that Mapping is taking a section of a model kit and working on that?
I never criticize my most favorite modeling video team. However, can't quite agree with you on this one. First, I'm an aircraft builder, and build clean, not weather, especially like a series build of Century Class jets. Occasionally I'll attempt a diorama and will weather. The reason I don't weather is weatheing in general varies from theater of operations and aircraft and length of time in operations, but most of all weathering also has scale, nicking a piece here and there is not realistic scale. There are washs that do the same the same thing..Models today, even 1/48th cost just about 100 bucks, then you have accessories and paints. AND THAT IS WHY I am disagreeing with this technique. . The price of oil paints depending on brand and quality, can run 5 to 30 bucks, maybe even more. The amount of paint you had on the pallet could run up to 100 bucks and your " little dab will do ya" is a lot of waste , Plus you need to be familiar with color blending to be successful . Your demo on the armour was a little more explanatory than dots on gray plastic. I still wouldn't cost out that much for oils. Every modeler has a different style or preference, So this is just a technique disagreement because I probably have benefited more from Fine Scale Modelers recommendations than any other source
For stuff like this, you buy the cheap oil paint. Don't need to buy the more expensive paint they use for oil paintings. The methods are tried and true, and have been around for decades. If you build clean, then it doesn't apply to you, but doesn't make it any less of a tried and true method to weather your kits.
@@wightclaudia Wight , thanks now that expense I can budget, these guys probably aren't limited to budget :-) Plus you're right, those were substantial size " globs" for dots Appreciate the help.
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Can see the detail reality adding to models...as I've just got back into modelling...specifically 1/350 ships...this will aid in adding rust staining and other run offs from projections across the hulls and structures...thanks as always!!!!
Cheers from Sydney Aus!!!
That's a great reason to use this technique! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!
Any suggestions for color choice over Farm Implement Yellow? (working on a guitar build)
Great video I learned a lot. Could you add a link of where to buy the palette?
Thanks for watching! You can pick up a glass palette here: kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/85241?
Doesn't the thinner mess up the Base coat??
Great question! Make sure to put a flat clear coat over your base coat first and let it dry thoroughly before applying the dot filter.
@@FineScaleModelermagazine that's what I was thinking 🤔, how ever wasn't sure. Thank you 😊
Love this video... well as always. 💙🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎨🎨🎨
Thank you for watching, Don! We're glad you enjoyed it!
Can anyone please explain to me what mapping is ?
If you have ever used your paint brush to simulate random chips in paint on your models, then you have used a version of the mapping technique. What modelers have done is expand that technique (of using random dots applied with a fine-tipped paintbrush) to create areas of fading, wear, and other discolorations. Most often, modelers use artist oils to achieve the effects they're looking for because they take longer to dry and allow more time to work than acrylics. The "mapping" name came from how the borders of countries on a map are often irregular (following rivers or other natural barriers) and how maps will often tint one country slightly different from adjacent countries to make them easier to discern--like the discoloration of chipped or faded paint. Hope this helps!
@@FineScaleModelermagazine I am just starting ;-) So I am open to all the help I can get.I thank you for you this. So i take it that Mapping is taking a section of a model kit and working on that?
Just a comment for the algorithm
I never criticize my most favorite modeling video team. However, can't quite agree with you on this one. First, I'm an aircraft builder, and build clean, not weather, especially like a series build of Century Class jets. Occasionally I'll attempt a diorama and will weather. The reason I don't weather is weatheing in general varies from theater of operations and aircraft and length of time in operations, but most of all weathering also has scale, nicking a piece here and there is not realistic scale. There are washs that do the same the same thing..Models today, even 1/48th cost just about 100 bucks, then you have accessories and paints. AND THAT IS WHY I am disagreeing with this technique. . The price of oil paints depending on brand and quality, can run 5 to 30 bucks, maybe even more. The amount of paint you had on the pallet could run up to 100 bucks and your " little dab will do ya" is a lot of waste , Plus you need to be familiar with color blending to be successful . Your demo on the armour was a little more explanatory than dots on gray plastic. I still wouldn't cost out that much for oils. Every modeler has a different style or preference, So this is just a technique disagreement because I probably have benefited more from Fine Scale Modelers recommendations than any other source
For stuff like this, you buy the cheap oil paint. Don't need to buy the more expensive paint they use for oil paintings.
The methods are tried and true, and have been around for decades. If you build clean, then it doesn't apply to you, but doesn't make it any less of a tried and true method to weather your kits.
I use $5 Walmart oil for tank weathering and I’m squeezing out TINY dots to draw from. I was shocked by the amount he squeezed out here
@@wightclaudia I would guess that it is a larger dab than what would be used normally, so that it shows up on camera better
@@wightclaudia Wight , thanks now that expense I can budget, these guys probably aren't limited to budget :-) Plus you're right, those were substantial size " globs" for dots Appreciate the help.