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I was wondering what other techniques are used to weather vehicles, or more specifically create the mud effect.

The latest method I am using is:-
PVA glue, black paint, static grass and flock all mixed together applied with an old paint brush.
Allow to dry, then repaint with black paint as an under coat
Base coat Scorched Brown, applied as dry brushing leaving some of the black showing at the edges and in recesses.
Graveyard Earth then applied again dry brush.
For mud that’s wet I then apply a mix of water down Scorched Brown/Black wash
Drier mud highlight with bone on the upper/outer edges.

Use pigments, they are much more convincing for mud and rust than paints are.

Mig makes em in the UK and Europe, Les Bursley has em for sale in the US.

Black Lava by Vallejo

http://pitoftheoni.blogspot.com/2009/05/black-lava-by-vallejo.html

Dry Pastels and sand paper make cheaper and longer lasting pigments in a wider variety of colors. And yes, they do work for mud much better than paints. Here is a link to a demo video...

http://www.youtube.com/user/ScaleModelMedic#p/u/3/nx1e6ooh8PA

If it isn't the queued video, it should be on the right. Regardless, some great tips on here!

try using a spice grater instead of sand paper - faster & cleaner in my experience.

Same way I do bases; stipple on diluted PVA glue and apply sand liberally. Use a coarse brush to knock off loose sand before painting.

Owain wrote:Same way I do bases; stipple on diluted PVA glue and apply sand liberally. Use a coarse brush to knock off loose sand before painting.

you can also add some paint to the glue mix to save the base coating part.
Also mix in the sand to the glue & paint mix and apply with a large, old brush.