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My tanks are too clean and new, I wanted to add some mud to them, but how? I could buy a special product but I wanted to try it tonight when I can't get to the hobby shop. I thought to myself: "What can I add to the paint to make it thick and paste like?" Well, I remember making a paste out of flower and water to make paper mache when I was a kid. A little flower, some paint and it looks great. I don't know how it will hold up, time will tell.

Anyone done this?

Never tried flour myself. I typically use plaster + fine grain sand + paint.

Hard as nails or equivalent could work, but would need painting afterwards.

It looks pretty good. Assuming the flour doesn't deteriorate over time, it seems like a fine choice.

 thegreatchimp wrote:
It looks pretty good. Assuming the flour doesn't deteriorate over time, it seems like a fine choice.

Considering that flour and water has been used as a paste for ages I think that this will probably survive just fine.

I would give it a varnish, but I agree it should be fine.

my grandmother had a mouse made of bread on display for years...

Looks fine to me. My only worry would be flaking as it dries. How's it holding up in that respect?

 Buttery Commissar wrote:
Looks fine to me. My only worry would be flaking as it dries. How's it holding up in that respect?

I imagine, like porridge dried to a bowl, it will be fine.

I think it looks awesome! And if it works for paper mache, it will work for this absolutely! That stuff is like a rock when dried.

It dried without cracking. So I think it will be good when I clear coat the model.

Here it is, I still need to paint the commander and a few details.







I need to add some mud to my Sisters of battle tanks.

Haha nice effect! I'm surprised at how well that worked I'll be giving it a go I think.

Thanks for sharing.

I'd varnish in case it goes mouldy. We made Christmas decorations from dough years ago and the unvarnished ones could get a bit 'alive'.

Looks bloody good, btw!!!