Make Your Models POP! Easy Beginner Weathering Tutorial for a Pinwash on Model Tanks
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Let's make your models pop by applying a pinwash! This effect is probably the most effective weathering technique, and is also one of the easiest to execute. Enjoy!
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Ok dude that fact that u showed how to make ur own with pant n thinner is SO useful, thank you!
I would like to give a massive thank you for doing this video, I now know exactly what I was doing wrong, pretty much everything.
I had the wash too thick, brush too big, didn't let it dry long enough, used too much thinner to clean up
This has now set me right to try again today, fingers crossed it'll turn out better than yesterday.
Thank you 👍
Did it Work?
@@philiph.2128 yes thank you, not as good as I would have liked but a vast improvement on what I did before, I need a lot more practice to get it as good as in the video.
@@allanatwick1606 i will try it out on a Modell in a few Days for the First Time, wish me luck
@@philiph.2128 fingers crossed for you, my brushes were too big so getting appropriate sizes helped lots
@@allanatwick1606 iv'e Got a small brush, so i think that will Not be the problem
All the comments I've read say pretty much what I wanted to say, so it seems you've covered most everything that needed to be said. Thanks and I look forward to your next video.
A refreshingly clear, concise, well explained tutorial, with great camera work. Thanks for making it!
Your videos are extremely well done. Not only do you create excellent models, which it is clear you are passionate about, you take the time to document your work. As a former Art teacher I would have loved to have you as a student! Keep up the excellent work, on the bench AND online.
Thank you very much, Jason!
As always, a clean and simple tutorial...
More please...
A basic technique but one every modeler needs to master! You kept it short and simple, very well done 👍
So much good information and great camera work too - a very professional and useful video.
There’s no waffle or wastage here, just a well put together vlog. I can’t think of one thing that could make it any better.
Well Done 10/10. A Masterclass.
that's what i like, straight to the point on how, why to use and application of the product, great tutorial
+Ken Sturrock thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
What do you guys think is the most effective weathering technique? Also, if you have any tips for others trying out the pinwash, post them down below!
I started using streaking effects and filters recently, and they add soooo much for the model. I use pre-made stuff for the most part, and they help immensely.
Great video! Id really like to apply this method to some Bolt Action US tanks. I'm using Vallejo Model paints which have rather chalky matte finish. My question is are you using [or would you] use a varnish before the pin wash or apply the wash directly over the paints? Thank you for your time and videos!
excellent video and makes weathering easy. always found weathering on alot of videos quite hard and fustrating especially knowing what equipment to have for the intended effect. always good to see friendly, down to earth videos to get more people into the RC hobby
That was a quick and easy demo, very helpful insight into your work process :)
Asum you explain everything great. This will make it easier to try . Thanks alot
Excellent introduction for me as a beginner, thanks!
Simple technic for great effect. Thanks for your very clear and concise tutorial. I'm building models for years, but it's very interesting technics you're using with impresive results.
You’re channel is AWESOME!
Very nice vid. I'm coming back to modelling after a long period away; it's amazing how much you forget, or how many techiniques need a memory refresh or a brush up. Would like to see a vid on the whitewash too.
I'm assuming you're a Rush fan considering your user name?
@@SmallSoldier Yeah unfortunately (or fortunately) so, depending on your point of view I guess.
No for the good man, Rush is Epic! Too bad they're caput. I proudly sport the classic Rush t-shirt in one of my videos.
For acrylic paint: use a pin or two of dish soap, equal parts water, and then add the color of your choice. Use a detail brush to catch the blobs… let dry, wipe off and do highlights, and clear coat.
Thankyou so much...as a beginner this is simply awesome!
Finally a good simple tutorial
awesome as always Evan, simplest techniques are sometimes the best 👍🏻
Excellent tutorial! Best explanation of a pin wash I have seen. Thanks!
Ive been using that panel liner used for Gundam, Im going to advance and start weathering correctly. Very good tutorial
My weathering test subject is model that I didn’t paint didn’t do any thing at all just assembled it so I think that’s a good test subject!
This is a awesome, good, well done (and other adjectives) video... at least to me. Cheers
Thank you!
I have a question for you, Panzermeister36 (or for anyone else who reads this). I am almost finished building a Renault FT from WW1 (Takom, 1/16 scale), but as used by the Spanish Army in northern Morocco in the 1920s. I implemented a pinwash on the main body of the tank and the turret following your advice from the present video. This was the first pinwash (or in fact, the first weathering of any kind) that I have ever done on a model kit, and I think it has greatly improved the look of the model. Thanks a lot for all your advice! The problem I have now is that, before making the pinwash, I had first airbrushed the treads with Vallejo Gunmetal Grey (77.720). I have seen several photos of Renault FTs in museums with exactly this color for their treads. But now the tread looks out of place because it is so pristine. It's like someone wearing brand new Armani pants with a torn shirt made out of rags. :-P So I would like to weather the tread. I have been reading a lot about tread weathering in internet. Most of what I have seen deals with mud and rust effects, but I don't want to use mud effects nor rust. I just want a track that has had (modest) wear and tear from scraping against rocks, etc. How would you recommend that I do this? Is this simply a case of chipping? If so, what two colors would you recommend for the shallow chips and for the deeper chips? Or should I do some other kind of weathering altogether? (Ah, and the treads are already permanently glued to the tank, so I would not be able to take them apart to paint separately. Of course, I can do some masking, with care not to mess up the main body.)
I think it would be best to repaint the tracks using a paintbrush with a darker brown-grey colour. Then "drybrush" the raised details and edges of the tracks with the gunmetal colour from earlier. This will give them a worn look.
@@Panzermeister36 Thanks!
Can I use water color instead for the paint wash because I don’t have any oil paint
Absolutely terrific how-to. Thanks for making. Dave
Have you tried the OPR technique where instead of layering multiple filters and washes you just do everything at once? Using the oil paint to color modulate, filter, wash, and highlight all in one step as you work in small sections and move around the vehicle? I'm more of a traditionalist where one layers multiple effects one step at a time while working on the whole vehicle all at once. But have been checking out a lot of Rinaldi's stuff after hearing you mention him a few times with regard to hairspray chipping
Great tutorial Evan, ohh the backhand on the acrylics..that was good because it did drive the point home. 🤣 I'm going to try this on my next tank build.
Valuable information here.So I subscribed. Thank you.
Awesome tips here! Can't wait to put them to use in future builds
Thanks for the informative video, very helpful as I have only done one pinwash and struggled with it , look forward to the next one
Excellent Evan! Cute little tank?... not so much to the poor crews that had to fight in that sucker. LOL. I'd like to see your whitewash techniques, bring_ it_ on!
+Small Soldier it's basically a little boat with a .50 cal for the main gun. Sounds like an effective fighting vehicle to me :D
LOL, sure if your fighting ducks. :-)
It's one of those Russian "you have to be under 5'0" (1.5m) " in order to serve on. Any thing larger and your schlepping a rifle around in a trench.
This is a very good video on Pin washes. Well done!
Thank you very much :D
Well presented.
Excellent summary
Well done. Awesome video. Really good tutorial Evan
Very interesting and useful video !
Panzermeister36 good work and thank you for sharing i really love this technique it's absolutely perfect for model railroad equipment looking forward to more tutorials from you on this tank build I hope you touch upon dust effects on this green tank I need a tuneup thanks again
Thank you, very informative video .
So simple yet so effective. Great advice.
I'd like to see the whitewash video .. been trying and failing to do winter camo for quite some time. and the vallejo chipping medium doesnt seem to work right for me either - So another way would be great :D
Excellent advice.
Thanks man great vid, filled in the gaps the other tutorials left out 👌
great video, and great explained, wow just great work from you.👍
Thank you Thomas :)
Excellent... Can't wait for another model build!!
Truly revealing look forwards to visiting again.
Thanks I'm going to try this with my Acrylic paints (it's all I have) on a Space 1999 Eagle model.
Great video. Learned tons. Thank you.
I found this invaluable thank you.
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for the tips, very informative, really enjoyed.
That was the video i was looking for....thanks...
I usually use revell enamel paints for my models. After i apply the wearther and i want to get rid of the acces paint. How do i not damage the primer?
Does this mean i just need oil paint and some oil paint thinner and i can make my wash for enamel painted models?
thanks
I would like to see the white wash technique. What about doing a video on battle damage?
+CJ Kirkland I have a video on battle damage planned for my T29E3. And the whitewash video will hopefully be up this weekend :)
Thank you Panzermeister36 , I to would like A dust effects video .
Hi im new to modeling can you apply a pin wash over mr hobby super clear matt or will the enamel thinner react thanks in advance
Nothing but awesome.👍👍👍
Can you apply oil wash on an acrylic painted model?
Hi, I’ve been watching your tutorial playlist and learned a lot. But a little confused, because on some you say you don’t gloss or varnish after paint but on this one you do ? Thanks for great videos 👍
I will use a satin or semi-gloss varnish these days before the wash to help it flow more easily.
@@Panzermeister36 ok thanks mate, just wanted to make sure… also do you lock in after each procedure or at the very last when all finished or not at all.. thanks for your help.
No worries. I do not varnish after each step, usually the oil or enamel will dry pretty well after 24 hours. After I complete all the weathering steps -- wash, dust effects, grime, dot filter, etc. -- then I will apply a final matte varnish to protect it from handling, and also to get rid of any shiny gloss that remains. Real vehicles are pretty matte.
@@Panzermeister36 ahh great, thank you very much for taking the time and getting back to me and making things clearer for me.
Loved the dust n dirt tutorial and making it so easy to understand. Thank you buddy 😊
Fantastic. I can’t wait to try this out. Thanks!
I only have acrylic paints can it be done?
+Yupamondee not really since they dry too fast and are hard to clean up
Do you ever use zero paints airbrushing paints?
What do you think about ak interactive wash for german dark yellow? Basically a darker yellow colour wash, better than a brown wash?
Very useful thanks
no, that T-40 is not cute.
it’s freakin’ adorable.
Thank you! It’s a nice video. I did a pin wash over a satin varnish to my Tiger I. However, the varnish seems to peel and flake off when I’m removing the excess of the wash. I’ve already tried to be gentle to avoid accidentally rubbing off the varnish but it still comes off after a few stroke. How could I fix it?
I can imagine two problems that could cause this. I'll need you do answer the two following questions so I can give you the right solution:
1. What varnish did yo use (type, company, what thinner did you use when spraying it, etc.)2. What thinner were you using to clean up the pinwash?
Panzermeister36 1. For the varnish I use Vallejo Satin varnish (the small 17mL but not the polyurethane large bottle one) thinned down with water. Also I don’t have an airbrush so the varnish was brushed on with two layers. I also make sure the layer of varnish has fully cured before applying the next one.
2. I use Daler Rowney low odour thinner
Your pinwash thinner seems like it's not very strong so I doubt it was the issue...In that case, I think it was the varnish. Vallejo paints are quite weak as far as acrylics go. Weak as in not very durable. However, stronger varnishes might be harder to brush paint. I would recommend a lacquer varnish that comes in a spray can, like Tamiya or Testors. Use a gloss spray before the pinwash and oil weathering, and then matte spray afterwards. Just be careful to spray it on in a few thin layers and from at least 18 inches away, since cans don't offer a huge amount of control and spraying too close or too heavy will risk giving the varnish a poor finish. Also, sorry I took a few days to reply. RUclips marked your reply as spam (no idea why -- it doesn't have links or anything) and hid it away.
Panzermeister36 thank you! I live in HK so Testor isn’t really available for me. I think I’ll go for Tamiya or Mr Hobby. My Hobby offers Topcoat, which is acrylic-based, and Super Clear, which is lacquer-based. Will lacquer-based be too strong for my Vallejo model colour basecoat and decals and should I go for Topcoat instead? Thanks a lot for your help. I don’t have an airbrush so I brush painted all the paint jobs.
I think Topcoat will be strong enough :)
Any disadvantage to using Enamel weathering over oil?
Superb brush control, am quite envious. How long should you leave it to dry before doing more work, eg pigments, without reactivating it?
Usually 24 to 48 hours is fine. I use modelling oil paints so they dry pretty quickly...24 hours is enough.
Nice work mate thanks for sharing till next time have a good one
As always great work!
thanks for the help
I like this video. Must i apply varnish before the wash? Thanks for the information. From belgium. My english isn't good.
It is a good idea to apply a gloss or semi-gloss varnish before the wash. However it is not always required.
Basically the varnish is to do two things:
1.- protect the base acrylic paints against the thinners in the wash. This is relevant to water-based acrylics like Vallejo or Mig. This is not relevant to alcohol-based or lacquer paints like Tamiya, Gunze, AK Real Color.
2.- provide a smooth surface so that the wash flows into all the details nicely.
You require the varnish if your base paint is susceptible to the thinners in the wash, or if the surface is matte and the wash is not going to flow nicely.
Personally I can achieve a very smooth application of Tamiya acrylics so sometimes I don't even need the varnish, since Tamiya is durable. But, really no harm can come from applying the varnish anyways, so you can always apply the varnish to feel confident.
Hopefully that is clear. Please ask if you have further questions.
I use Acrylic or Lacquer. VMS Satin is my favorite. Enamel varnishes would be attacked by the enamel thinner in the washes.
The RUclips preview caption says you are “Parents or Mice 36”. 😂
+TheSaturnV well I did kind of mumble so I'm surprised they can even decipher that much :D
For the semi gloss varnish placed before the pin wash is it acrylic or enamel based?
Always acrylic. If it's enamel based it will be killed by the enamel thinner in the wash.
Amazing as always. Can you do something on foliage camo and how to realistically attaching it to a tank? Preferably a German tank. Thnx
That is a good idea! I will look into that soon. I have done that a while ago so it would be cool to try it again in a video. Thank you :)
@@Panzermeister36 cool thnx man
I'm not sure what Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color is made of. Is it an oil, enamel, or acrylic? It says you clean it up with enamel thinner. I imagine you could use this as well for pin washing, your thoughts?
It is an enamel wash designed for pin washes :)
Subscribed to your channel 👍
Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
awesome vid as always
Thanks
have you video about winter camouflage painting, like this tank?
I will be making a tutorial on how I did this very soon! Maybe it will be done for Saturday.
Well done Sir! Thank you for this video.
when i try to do a pinwash (im new) i used a matt varnish and then my pinwash spreads out like you said, is that solely because of my matt varnish?
What are your thoughts on Tamiya’s Panel Line accent products (Black, Brown, Grey)? Are these enamel pin washes?
Yes they're enamel washes like those from AK, Mig AMMO, Wilder, etc. The Tamiya Panel Liners are very good quality.
Can you use lacquer as a varnish?
The strongest varnishes are lacquer-based. That is what makes them withstand the thinners used in enamel and oil washes.
@@Panzermeister36 alright that is good, I was a bit worried it would eat into the acrylic paint, thank you!
Hey Panzermeister
I have a bit of a problem
I sprayed my tank model with tamiya TS-80 dull coat and a few days later I tried using enamel thinner to clean the wash I applied
But for some reason it turned the the dull coat white
What can I do to fix the white areas ?
Do you apply a clear coat before applying the wash. If so how long do I let the clear coat dry
I apply a satin varnish (some people use gloss) and let it dry for roughly 24 hours
@@Panzermeister36 thank You sir
Excellent Tutorial!!, Can layers of paint be added above the effect already made with oil and enamel products previously? a kind of double or triple chipped effect with a final layer of a washable color like a white. (as if a layer of paint on the previous deterioration had been added due to the urgency of the war situation). Greetings from Argentina!!
Yes, that would be no problem at all! Once dry (after 24 hours for these modelling oil paints...maybe a little longer for artist's oils), the oil paints are pretty durable.
Hey man, can I ask what compressor and tank you use or what you would recommend? I'm just starting out so don't want to break the bank but want something quality. Thanks, and thanks for all the great videos!
Can this be done if my model base painting is enamel? Should I apply the semi-gloss fixer first?
Yes you must apply a good varnish first.
Thank you very much!!! @@Panzermeister36
I have a few questions: My dad has a big bottle of paint thinner in his workshop, it has a very strong smell; is it fine to use or is it too strong? Also is it possible to make a pinwash with acrylic paint thinned in water?
The paint thinner your dad has is probably lacquer thinner and is too strong. You could use it to thin down Tamiya or AMMO paints for airbrushing though.
And no, you cannot really so the pinwash with acrylics...they don't flow well and they can't be reactivated to clean up the excess.
Idk If someone asked already but what clear coat do you use after you paint with acrylics?
I don't apply a clear coat. I paint using Tamiya acrylics which are as durable as any varnish due to their chemistry. I paint on pretty smooth to get a satin finish rather than matte and then slap washes right over top of the paint; it won't harm Tamiya acrylics.
Now...is you're not using Tamiya or your paint finish is very rough and matte, then you should apply a satin varnish before washes to protect the paint and to make the wash flow better.
Panzermeister36 that’s what I needed to know! I’m making the transition from enamels to acrylic and I went with Tamiya so it’s all new... love your channel and your work is so impressive! Thanks again 💪🏻
I keep trying this but most of the times when the oil color dries (I usually use black), it becomes grey and most of it is AROUND the panel line, but when I try to remove excess then the wash INSIDE the panel is removed, +when there are really small details it just doesn't wants to go inside the line.
I'm pretty cursed whatever I do.
I know you typically mix oils for your washes... have you tried some of the premixed enamels and do you find they react the same as the oils or do you get a better, longer working time with the oils?
+Cliff Herring they're honestly pretty much the same as oils. I did a model recently and used an enamel wash on it just because "why not?" And it didn't feel really different. I just prefer the control of colour and consistency I get when mixing the wash myself from oils. And oils are cheaper too...
I'm assuming that this tutorial will help with things like AT-STs too?
It works on any model :)
what if i use tamiya acrylics for the base colour and then apply enamel pin wash ? wont the enamel pin wash eat the acrylic color underneath ?
It shouldn't. I do that all the time. Enamels should only eat enamels, and Tamiya is not an enamel.
Panzermeister36 thank you sir 🙏
Great video evan! I was wondering, can you use artist enamel thinner/artist white spirits in place of say the model brander thinner or zippo fluid? Thanks!
+Michael Piakamlue I'm not exactly sure. I think you should be able to, but I would be worried that some artist-level thinners are too strong and might attack your varnish and damage the model. So best to test it out a little bit first to make sure it will work well.
Is there a certain type of varnish that you need to use between the acrylic and oil based pin wash?
+daschc01 I just mixed some Tamiya varnishes to get a satin varnish. Any satin varnish should do.
Is it possible to replace the thinner with soapy water when creating your own pin wash? (Im too broke to afford all of these)
You can try but I don't think it will be very smooth. But, give it a shot!