windscreen wiper mark effect

[Guest]

Ive messed up my windscreen on my Opel Blitz. Can anyone advise please on how to create the marks left by windscreen wipers. I guess a template of masking tape, then what?

[rickoshea52]

I made my own masks to create this effect on a locomotive but there are etched brass masks on the market, I don't know if they can be adapted for military models but you may get ideas from this website.


http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_28_69&product_id=136

[Guest]

I made my own masks to create this effect on a locomotive but there are etched brass masks on the market, I don't know if they can be adapted for military models but you may get ideas from this website.
http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_28_69&product_id=136

Its not the mask I have a problem with, its what I use on the windscreen to make it look dirty.

[rickoshea52]

Matt varnish can give a good light grimy effect.

[Wendall]

Matt varnish can give a good light grimy effect.

Add a couple of drops of appropriate dirt colour if you like it really filthy.

[Ian M]

I normally mask off the area before I do the weathering, then just peel the mask off after.

[Guest]

Tamiya fx 52 flat earth spray from a distance and thin a lot I used this on a yanky 2.5 ton truck but I wouldn't use this colour for desert stuff


Roger

[Guest]

Have a look at my 1:43 Airfix Land Rover in completed military models (soft skins). This issue is discussed there