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Easy aircraft weathering

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By Pat Hawkey

Published: April 26, 2012

A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint, accurate colors, and decals that look like they're part of the paint job. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Squeaky-clean has its merits, but the model that's sure to generate attention and comment is the one that looks like it might smell of hot glycol or burnt kerosene. Learn how to weather your airplane like a pro.

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Very nice article about "how to" ways in building models as realistic as we can do it and of course great photos. Thank you.

Submitted: 6/5/2013 1:45:05 PM (CST)

thanks for this!

Submitted: 3/19/2013 12:18:06 PM (CST)

Having read several books and articles by this author I’m very happy to see his writings here as well. He does a great job of explaining the little things that make a model really stand out.

Submitted: 8/17/2012 10:24:26 PM (CST)