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i have the surface distressed and primed gray & first coat of vallejo flat black model color.

any ideas how to introduce some subtle coloring ?

thanks

Layered grey drybrush is the quick and dirty go-to for that kind of thing. Start with a darker one, and work up to lighter shades on the edges, lighter hand/less paint each shade.

i'mma give that a shot.

thanks

Ninjon just did a vid on weathering pencils, and they look very matte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lq-dcsXMxA&pp=ygUHbmluam9uXA%3D%3D
Failing getting new expensive things, I would try some regular (Non-cheap crayola!) colored pencils and/ or some pastels if you want a very matte look. In classical painting, the term for a very light transition of gradation is called "Ombre" and is usually done with oil paints very close to each other- But airbrushing is an option.

 Nevelon wrote:
Layered grey drybrush is the quick and dirty go-to for that kind of thing. Start with a darker one, and work up to lighter shades on the edges, lighter hand/less paint each shade.

Seconded! You can mix in a little brown and red to give the appearance of dust and weathering as well. Start small or on an inconspicuous place and see how you like it.