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We now come to applying dust to the tank and this was done with MIG pigments both dry and wet. Firstly a dark colour was used wet into corners and around the joints of different panels. This does two things, firstly it adds shadow and it is also the place where dust naturally forms. When this dries a lighter dust is then added as previously but with a lighter touch so as not to completely over-paint the first application.
Horizontal and sloping surfaces were then treated to dust application which was pigment diluted with thinner. Remember when this is applied to put a small amount on the surface and wipe it in circular strokes on a small area at a time. Allow to dry and see what it looks like, if it looks very faint, “your on the right track”. Now apply either the same colour pigment, or a slightly different one, which was allowed to dry and the effect then checked. Dry applications of the pigment were also lightly scrubbed into the surface of the panels, but do not scrub off the application of the wet applied previous stages. As with most things in the painting and finishing of a model, Less Is More. This was done to all panels that would have a coat of dust.
On the vertical surfaces a very small amount of wet pigment was applied to the top of the panel in small spots and drawn down in vertical lines. This will replicate rain marks.
