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Post by kalbs on Sept 14, 2009 21:30:39 GMT 8
I have a bunch of German leather and web gear that i want to weather, anyone have a good way of doing this that's somewhat realistic?
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Post by masterchief on Sept 14, 2009 23:53:46 GMT 8
Have you tried vinegar? Some use them to age leather, then apply shoe polish after, then to age the leather again apply more vinegar.
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Post by DAN SAN on Sept 16, 2009 8:52:20 GMT 8
@weathering== for the small portion of the leather..try soaking it on water then let it dry for air dry by leaving it on the open avoid contact with the sun..just expect molds for a moment then apply shoe polish. or again mc is right vinegar.
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Post by OneZero on Sept 20, 2009 19:52:44 GMT 8
Weathered my German SS gear (courtesy of kalbs! ;D ;D ;D) this weekend. I used the UNI PAINT Marker for the silver scratched portions (because i don't want to scratch it) and the TAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (light earth & mud). After everything is dry, i dabbed wet tissue on the surface of the mess kit. (But i haven't done that yet on the gas mask canister in the pics below.) Too bad i forgot to take a 'Before' pic of the GM canister BEFORE AFTER GAS MASK CANISTER I want that veteran soldier look that stayed too long in the field... I hope i did not overdo the weathering... i referenced a lot of old photos from Kalbs' books.
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Post by kalbs on Sept 20, 2009 20:42:07 GMT 8
That looks awsome!
I'm awe-struck by the difference. That's all paint? Wow. You walked around all day in HK in an SS uniform?
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Post by OneZero on Sept 20, 2009 21:55:01 GMT 8
That looks awsome! I'm awe-struck by the difference. That's all paint? Wow. You walked around all day in HK in an SS uniform? yep it's all paint and weathering stick... the ones for the leather strap i just used the weathering stick. That's right, walked all day with my SS pants yesterday and today..hehe. Maybe i'll wear it to the office one of these days.. It's all part of the weathering process.. ;D
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Post by kalbs on Sept 21, 2009 9:03:21 GMT 8
One Zero,
When you do your next piece, perhaps you could write a "How to" thread on weathering. I want to see the steps. Your results are awsome.
I got some weathering sticks to try out
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Post by DAN SAN on Sept 26, 2009 13:03:34 GMT 8
sir kalbs, im thinking of putting a wire foliage loop on my helmet... do you know how to do that?or even the chiken wire type.
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Post by kalbs on Sept 26, 2009 18:07:38 GMT 8
sir kalbs, im thinking of putting a wire foliage loop on my helmet... do you know how to do that?or even the chiken wire type. The chicken wire type may be a problem because the chicken wire mesh used in Europe is different than what we or Americans get but rule of thumb... is there really is no set fast rule. There are so many varities of wiring. The wire used is steel similar to what is used in making concrete support mesh (Not rebar). Diameter is about 3 mm. First make the horizontal loop then make the two cross over pieces for the top then the bottos hooks for sides and rear. Good examples here: www.alexanderandsonsrestorations.com/Gallery/Camo/Camo.html
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Post by kalbs on Oct 4, 2009 9:30:00 GMT 8
One-zero and flik, any updates on your gear weathering?
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 10, 2009 23:19:40 GMT 8
Wow! Are weathering sticks the same as chalk pastels? I usually use chalk pastels for weathering. do you need to apply a clear coat after?
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Post by OneZero on Dec 13, 2009 9:58:02 GMT 8
yes, it's similar to chalk pastel but the sticks are more like .. like a lipstick kind of thing. i guess you can apply a clear coat over it but i didn't put any.. it looks fine the way it is and even if it rubs off, it still looks ok.
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Post by hughdotoh on Dec 15, 2009 8:19:26 GMT 8
Weathering gear is simple for me: Leather - get a wire brush and work on your gear, then burn off any fibers that tweak up. sometimes a short soak (30 sec) in lye gives the leather the nice cracks.
Cotton Fabric - Lots of fabric softener in the washing machine rinse cycle
Metal - wire brush along the edges, and then several sessions of dropping and running the item on a patch of sand and gravel
Wool - alternate wet and dry, and beat it with a stick.
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Post by jimmiroquai on Dec 15, 2009 8:24:30 GMT 8
Weathered my gear last night. I think i might've gotten carried away. Too much? Used paint, chalk pastels, and even spraypainted portions of my zelt. Though i was thinking that gear weathering would be pointless if your uniform was spotless...any thoughts on permanently weathering a uniform?
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Post by kalbs on Dec 15, 2009 8:33:31 GMT 8
Try those green pot scrubbing pads on all fabrics (other than wool) and then wash. Scrub on the seams. This works on web gear, HBTs, zelts, smocks and pouches.
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