Hi All
I see most of you weather your models, and what great results you guys get, myself I like the fresh and new from the "showroom"look, just a curious question but am I alone with this.

Kurt

Weathering is just not limited to how a vehicle will look after being used. It also has to do with bringing out details that might be hard to see at smaller scales.

A pin wash will bring out the separate panels or joints if you will and dry brushing will highlight raised services, both bringing out some great details.

Additionally I have seen some German factory photos that show rusted tracks. I imagine that there is a photo for just about everything out there.

It also has to do with what you are trying to portray, or even if you are trying to match a known vehicle or a second in time with a photograph.

It just boils down to individual tastes,
Bob

Thanks Bob, a very insightful answer, Never heard of a pin wash, so I looked into that, Im always suprised what I learn in this great forum.

I used to be like you Kurt before I found sites like this and modeling mags. Even then I was afraid o do anything in case I ruined weeks of effort on building & painting until I eventually decided to put into practice some of the tips and hints I'd seen. It is worth it.

My tip: practice at first on older models

I agree with Sean, practice on older models. I've also found it can be helpful to try a bit of weathering on the undercarriage of the vehicle. Any mistake will most likely not be noticeable, depending upon the plans for the model of course.