How To Weather a 1:6 Figure WWII
I have had several requests on how I weather a figure, I decided to make this quick video on just ONE of the many ways I weather. Some methods I use are just too long & would take hours to show, so this meathod or "style" will get your figures looking nice, in just a few easy steps, without spending much money.
This entire "style" of weathering can be done in about 15 to 30 minutes per figure, with fairly nice results.
Without a doubt, the best way to weather a figure, is to take it outside and use it!...
... just get them out in the "weather" and have a blast with them.
Thanks for watching, and I hope this helps some of you get started in the weathering part of the hobby.
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That came out awesome. I’ll have to try these techniques on the figure I have for my an rc car build.
Nice work !
Doing my first figure right now. Weathering him while your video is playing. He's gonna be a Vietnam era Wolverine.
I realize I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online ?
Thank you! I'm making a 1/6 scale diorama for an original horror character I created and this helped a ton.
would like to see that
Hey tyvm for this vid. I was looking for 1/12 scale clothing weathering but this works. Thanks again for the tutorial it really helps
I really like your art. And although I'll never get to do anything like this, I'm happy that you are able to. Great work!
One thing I did to wx mine was to remove the clothing and rub spots like the elbows, knees, and seat of the clothes on concrete. It gives it a great worn look as well as natural coloring.
Goodmorning , at last a tuto , how weather an action figure 1/6 . Bravo , i was doing that with Humbro Enamel very diluted but you can't see hardly something . If you try thicker paints, the fabric gets hard, it's very delicate to find the in between .I was surfing on the net and i just dicover your video , i thought , i have to do that , i have more than 80 figurines to weather and about 42 mint in box ! I order pastels at Amazon, i got them but when i tried alcoho itl didn't make any effects , they were oily ones, so i had to use gasoline F but the odor is terrible . Anyway i learned something from you and i am happy . Thank you . Greetings from France . Best Regards Laurent Deckers
Fantastic video,lve got many WW2 figures, have bought some chalk pastels and l am going to try your techniques, many thanks and keep posting informative ideas 👍
Thanks for the visit and kind words. Free time has been hard to come by, but I hope to start releasing some new tutorials again soon.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to show how to do the Weathering.
Very well done ! nice weathering job on such a quick showcase... ! nice job
Wow, great video and techniques. Definitely will be using some of these. Much appreciated.
Good find for me. I'm in the process of making a couple of Vietnam era Wolverines. This video will help.
Thanks for posting, great tips and advice. The boots look awesome
Good video one of the best on here. Simple, informative, and to the point!
Excellent video! Thanks a lot! Keep up the good work! Its hard to find videos like this... Easily explained step to step.... Congrats!
Impecable trabajo, Sr. Muchas gracias por su aporte. 🧐🇦🇷
Nice work on the weathering
Thanks for posting this T.H.A.W, i use pastels myself but your technique seems the way to go and finally i know what dry brushing is lol, thanks again dude. Muzzer.
Very cool. I had a book it was a German book that showed how to weather the troops especially the Dragon German WW2 guys to make them more indicative to the terrain that they were fighting in. For example if they were mortar guys or bazooka loaders or firers the kind of blackened parts thanks to the black powder or explosives used.
Not bad - just using alcohol and pastels is a neat trick. I fully agree that your first decision should be where the guy has seen action - mud is different, and so is dust and dirt. However, the next decision should be for how long the guy has seen action - the more action, the more dirt. And don't pay any attention to that silly notion that "less is more" - some soldiers literally swim through mud, and that could show.
Could you do a video on how to do blood? Like dried blood, fresh blood, maybe different types of wounds.
Garnalenpeller I would recommend using a mixture of red food dye and some vinegar, try dabbing it onto were ever for your blood. Dry blood would require you to make a brownish red look but I wouldn't know how to mix that sadly.
Just subbed, great info on this video and channel, thanks for sharing it!!
Awesome vid! A good and simple way to weather a figure...
Thanks bud. I always try to show the cheap easy way to get nice results. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.
Thanks for posting and having such an awesome channel. Good work
Nice work M8!
That was an awesome figure, pics look like a real guy and after the weathering, you'd think it really was. Great job! Very informative.
Thanks for watching...I hope this helps out on any future weathering builds.
VERY HELPFUL VIDEO - ALL THE BEST !!!
Great stuff! The video is also great quality. Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing.
Nick Talbot Thanks Nick....Glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope it offers some help in the weathering process.
Great vid. Lot of great information, thanks.
nice vid man, i was looking for something like this for a long time
Very helpful vid, look great Thanks.
Awesome bro this really helped with my Iron Maiden Eddie Soldier figure...
that was an excellent instruction video, and thanks!
Great vid. Exactly what I've been looking for. If any one happens to come across it, SpecFigures 3 by Hobby Japan, had a great segment in it about weathering. Unfortunately the magazine has been discontinued.
the best way I find to weather my models figures ect I leave them in the garden for a couple of weeks (winters best) rain snow wind sun hail frost they look realistic u may laugh try it !
When i was younger i left a bunch of plastic army men in dirt and wet sand in my sandbox they weathered to where they looked like you took them right off a battlefield
😬, that's not funny..it's horrifying! That's a anal retentive figure collectors nightmare. I cringe when seeing ACBA done with figures touching an outside surface. What you speak of is insanity lol. But...more power to ya!
Thank you that was very helpful and informative 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love the idea of using chalk to weather. I have never weathered any of my figures before so before seeing your video I was pretty nervous. Knowing it's not necessarily permanent if I don't like my results is a huge relief. I will be working on a Book of Eli inspired figure that is just waaaay too clean to be believable living in a post apocalyptic world. I'm still waiting for the figure to show up but now im extra excited for the day it does. Thank you for sharing your techniques and a great video!!!
+T Hosking Thanks for the "thumbs up" ...Im glad you enjoyed the vid, and keep us posted with your figures.
+MASSwwii so i went to my local craft store and the didn't have "pastel chalk" they only had soft pastels. Is this essentially the same in terms of being able to wash it out if im not happy with the results?? Thanks in advance.
+T Hosking yep...same thing Good luck and share the results with us..
+MASSwwii If you have twitter you can check out what i have done at @Rebel_Jedi . Just a general overview to get an idea since Im not sure if i'm done. No good close ups sorry. If you have any tips or ideas be sure to let me know.
+MASSwwii A video of what i have done has now been uploaded. Thanks again for your advice.
This is so good!! Thank you!!!
I like to use chapstick on areas with a high sweat area like the collar on uniforms as well as the end of sleeves and areas a human sweats alot. These tend to be areas that accumulate dirt and oils as well as equipment that tend to be handled daily ( pockets, pouches , magazine pouches first aid etc) The helmet is a big one especally inside the sweat guard leather and chin strap. Then add chalk to add wear and tear to the uniform maybe a little sandpaper to add rips in the knees and elbows as well.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for the video really helped me out.
kool work brother I learned a lot thank you so much
looks very good!
I've sent guys over here, to check out your weathering video. Hope they found it helpful, in their needs to weathering their figures! Great job..!!
kenneth irving Thanks Ken...
Amazing vid I most try this some time!
Hi great work, I was wondering about the chalk, does it come off on your hands after handling? Thank you
Great vid bro
Nice job mate, and a nice video.
Thanks for watching...
Great vid, mate!
Thanks....I hope you get some tips from it.
this is a great tutorial i love it show some more
Great job!!!!!
flawless , helped a lot not only with a ww2 figure also with my new Jason figure . thx
+Christiano Morize If you like WW2 action here's a pretty good video: A Year at the Front- 1/6 Scale stop motion example
Very Helpful i always think im going to put to much or mess up, now with the figure in this video would you weather the helmet as well?
Good video thanks, two questions, 1, does the alcohol affect the plastic in the figure should you over saturate the clothing .2, weathering the helmet how do I achieve this as the helmet gegs sweat on t g e inside on the straps and picks up dirt and knocks and dings etc..
Great tutorial - been using your tips a lot until I got the hang of it ;) A question though, unrelated to this video; do you have any tips on making cloth/uniforms keep a wet look? Making a soldier for a winter-diorama, and need the edges etc. of his uniform to have that "wet" look - so, any tips? :-)
The outfit looks very well made. Could you make a video showing the details? 😊
Great vid mate I went and got some pastels today
Thank you so much!
Great vid
...very cool...thx!!!
Nice Video, I need your help, I ordered the Chris Taylor Platoon Hot toys and I want to weather this figure up making it look professional and I am new to this. What would be the best way to weather him with dark jungle mud and dirt. I see there are a lot of mud color paints out there(also earth color paints) would that be my best bet? Unless you think chalk looks more realistic… I want this to be very real looking weathering every bit of detail on this fig, any suggestions? Thanks
@MASSwwii how do you weather metal helmets? Paint chips etc.
Hey man I'm not sure if you've thought of it but if you get a dark tan or dark green and put it on under the brown to simulate sweat stains etc
Great video!! I really like this technique a lot. I hadn't done much with weathering fabric before and its so easy to go to dark and/or inconsistent with washes, but this method is great since you can layer it or wash it out if ya go too dark. Thanks for sharing your technique and if you check out the video on my channel you can see my results with your method. Thanks.
Awesome
Great video to
Thanks this is very informative
Thanks....
Totally awesome vid. I've always thought something was missing on my action figures and weathering is it. They always looked "too clean." Question, I have several WWII U.S. Army Airborne action figures (101st AB, 82nd) Would this same technique work for them since they wore pretty much tan uniforms.
Yes....just go light on the weathering at first, and build layers to darken to desired shades...good luck, and have fun.
Thanks much!!
very nice tutorial! What brand is the WWII figure you used? It's really cool!
Dragon
Hi, great tutorial video. I have a collection of vintage Action men, can the same weathering techniques be used to add beard growth or stubble to the chin or jaw line?
Thanks for the comment...and yes....if the outcome is not what you like, wipe it off and try again and again.
MASSwwii will it work with custom gi joe cloths too
Great demonstration! I have a Desmond Doss 1/6 scale doll that I want to work on & I’m fairly new at this type of project. What type of paints are you using? Please and thank you
Hiya Luna! I use lots of different materials to "weather" my figures. My top 3 are: craft chalks, cheap craft paints, and alcohol to thin the paint. Never be afraid to use "real" life items as well, like dirt from the back yard, or grass to "grind" into the clothing. Remember, you are trying to simulate the natural look of a real "soldier in the field"... Good luck, and keep us posted on the progress! 😊
i usually use activated charcoal to make the clothing look battle worn and i also run a knife over them to make rips and tares
Will an xacto knife work? I'm currently in the process of making some Vietnam era Wolverines and Sabretooths and want it to look like they've been in the shit. I'm currently weathering my first one but want some rips and tears in the fabric.
Yo Mike! great to see you have this channel up..great for 1/6th!! take care LizardKing1968 (Miguel)
Thanks bud...Wish I had time for more, but always seem to be busy. Feel free to add any tips/pointers to comments, as I know you are a "top dog" modeler brother...I always enjoy seeing your figs.
Great tutorial! What do you use (if anything) to seal the clothes. I jjust did this, came out great, but it obviouly comes off on your fingers everytime you touch it. I read hairspray somewhere, but I didn't know it there was anything more specific to this technique. Thanks!
Did you ever figure it out?
10:51 - it's like I was watching Bob Ross painting pine trees on a GI.
That was cool!!! I wish i could find the original figure, johnny west and chief chèrokee, with equipment. Been unlucky finding these. Hopefully somebody out in KZheadŕ land çould tell me where i may find 'em.
Stunning tutoria l!
cool thanks
Hi there Just starting although I have painted large scale figures for a long time . What was the fluid you used to weather you mentioned a form of alcohol what would be that in the uK Chris
Thanks a lot!!!!!
Wow neat. I have a question for you if you see this, I recently got the Pvt Ryan paratrooper figure and I would like to start weathering the uniform, but I want to get his patches on before I soil the uniform so it is natural. They came separately in the box and I'm unsure how to apply them onto something so small, they aren't the practical sticker type. Wouldn't ironing them on be too risky for such a small item? Just afraid of damaging or burning the jacket and patches. Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by. As for the patches/insignia, I use Elmers wood glue, and a toothpick to apply them. The glue is water based, so, if you need to remove them it will wash out of the uni pretty easy with out much mess. Some people use 2 sided fabric tape, I don't like it, as it raises the patch off the uniform and looks out of scale, not to mention it wont stay on longer than a year depending on the humidity in your area. Hope this helps
Thank you good sir, pretty convenient solution, will try!
Hi my friend done a little more work and uploaded them. take a look as Iv'e applied idea's you have shown. Thank you.
Cool if only I had a figure exactly like that
Why do you use pastels and not model paint for weathering?? Any specific reason?
Hi, I really liked your video. What figure are you using or brand? I would like to buy my first one, but I really wonder about which brand to pick. I wanna buy an 82nd Airborne soldier. I worry about the quality outhere. I would love to get some advice! thank u :) and then I will be doing some weathering and photography! ;)
Hi Sonia...Thanks for the kind words. The fig in this video is a Soldier Story nude, with a mix of equipment added ("bashed"). I think the best for collectors just starting is DML (Dragon) fairly cheap, well made, and endless equipment available. Feel free to join us at www.6ixthinwwii.com and we can get you started in the right direction, with very little cost.
MASSwwii Thanks for your super fast answer! I will check it out and definitely join your site. Right now I need all inspiration I can get for my work. Thanks again!
To practice you can get Formative international or power team at very reasonable prices then you can get something better. That's what I do but most of the time I kept my practices.
Just curious but I wanna do one of my German figures with a battle if the bulge theme. How would I give a snow effect to the clothing? Would I just do same thing except just use white paint and chalk??
There are several techniques you can use for snow. Liquid floor polish or clear fingernail polish is a great way to get a "wet look" effect, and white chalks for the "snow dusting" look. I like to use the nail polish method mixed with baking soda for a more permanant, thicker snow look. Try different things on a scrap material, and see what you like the look of best. Good luck, and have fun.
@MASSwwii ,How do you seal the paint on the clothes?...so the chalk stays on even with frequent touch? Thanks^^
Hi Kris, I use Dupli-Color Special, Aqua Klarlack matt, which a got off Amazon to seal the pastel pigments. Though once I have finished them they just go on display. Hopes this helps.
Thanks a lot man :) @@gobbiner
What kind of paint do you use?
More videos!
smoke and dust over many years does a good job although with these figures you never get your money back when you mess with them wish i had kept all my boxes especially the sas douglas figure and mark the royal marine expensive hobby kitbashing i onlydo it a few times a year i painted the face of my 82nd figure red and white from some pictures in books has anyone else tried the same
your clothing looks great. how bout weathering his face and hands? i would be interested in your technique
If I were to pay you to do winter wheathering on my German paratrooper how much would be your price?
Say Mike, That's one of the Coolest videos. I've tried it, an man does it looks good..!!
a dirty soldier with a clean weapon
"You wanna get the butt nice and wet." LOL!
Hallelujah
i use the same stuff and work for my figs
How can i make a white wash for helmets?
Sorry , it's me again , i wanted to ask you , can you use hair lacquer to fix the pastels , thank you . L D .