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Hi all

I've read about but never used the salt weathering technique so I decided to give it aa bash on my cardboard models to see if they could stand up to it.

I used a set of the converted shipping containers as well as a model that is still under development (a South African mine protected vehicle called a Casspir).

Both these models are made from 1mm cardboard.

I tried two different undercoats: the Casspir got matt varnish spray paint and the containers got matt black spray paint.

Both models were then sprayed with Tamiya Hull Red acrylic.

Then I wet parts of them with warm water using a paint brush and sprinkled coarse salt on.

I let that dry overnight and then gave them a few coats with the airbrush. The horrible yellow and blue paint scheme on the Casspir is the old South African police livery.

I then just scrubbed off the salt with a dry brush and it looked great!

When I do it next time I will vary the undercoat a little.. bits of orange and brown splotches will make it a lot more interesting visually.

Of course, I really overdid it on these models, particularly the Casspir as this is a wrecked vehicle. For a vehicle in use more restraint is indicated.

There are more WIP and finished shots here: http://nothingunpainted.blogspot.com/

Not sure why this pic did not upload in the original post

That's a neat little trick for sure.

Very nice, im gonna try this technique once i get ahold of some terrain!