Weathering a CYMA M1A1 Thompson

[whiterook]

Hello Everybody!

I just thought I share some of my pics on my weathered CYMA M1A1 Thompson. All of this was accomplished with a dry brushing technique I use on my 1/35 scale armor plastic models.

1st - Metal was weathered:


2nd - Out of the Box Plastic Stock:


3rd - Plastic Stock "Weathered"


Completed Project:

[nkronsch]

looks good

[2nd Bat]

I think it adds a lot and do it with all my rifles and guns. Thanks for sharing Whiterook and looks like you did a really great job.

[freelancer]

Very nice work. looks great

[deacon]

Looks good, but for future reference to others. Don't weather the metal past what whiterook has done. You may not realize it, but a very large percentage of the weapons issued to soldiers were either brand new, or rebuilt. Which means they are still going to have a very good amount of bluing, or parkerizing still on the weapon. Not to mention, that bluing, and parkerizing, isn't easy to take off. My 2c, But whiterook, that M1A1 looks very nice.

[FlyingSquirrelcat]

wonderful job lad

[KillJoy]

what paints did you use? and how would I paint this?

[whiterook]

It is really easy ...

Testors Burnt Umber Acrylic
Testors Dullcote Spray
3/4" Paintbrush
1 roll of paper towels

Step 1:
Take all the wood off the gun

Step 2:
Using the paintbrush, paint some broad strokes of Burnt Umber

Step 3:
Before it gets dry (almost as soon as you put it on), wipe it off with a paper towel. The Burnt Umber acts like a wood stain.

Step 4:
When you are done with the paint give it a couple of coats of Dullcote to protect it.

[KillJoy]

so how do you paint the metal? what colors? (im sorry if im being annoying)

[2nd Bat]

I have simply sanded the edges of the Thompson metal to create the field use look although you can alo use those silver tip applique pens. Once you're satisfied with the look coat with the dull coat finish along with the simulated wood.

I'll await what was done in the case of the gun shown which I think looks great! The field aging in my opinion adds a lot. Weapons once fielded age quite quickly and are passed from tropper to trooper as they get wounded (Especially a desireable weapon like the Thompson)

Replacements naturally come up with their own weapon and as mentioned are often in great condition either new or refurbished. Two weeks in campaign conditions and they no longer look new believe me.

[whiterook]

Nov 17, 2010 21:40:38 GMT -5 2nd Bat said:

I have simply sanded the edges of the Thompson metal to create the field use look although you can alo use those silver tip applique pens. Once you're satisfied with the look coat with the dull coat finish along with the simulated wood.

While this is a very good method, I tried it once and my gun started to rust up on the sanded, exposed parts ... it was an all metal gun. Keeping it oiled help a lot.

I prefer painting for a couple of reasons.

#1 - Guns are not black. They are either "blued" or parkerized. Blued guns have a deep dark blue tint and parkerized is a grey green color. I apply testors gun metal using both a wash & dry brush technique.

#2 - No maintenance - oiling.

Here is an M1911 I just finished:


I then go over it again drybrushing with Testors oil-based Steel.

Here is a link to the drybrushing & wash technique:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkzzmrcHc04&feature=related

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7geDxKkI4k

I hope this helps!

Best to you,
WhiteRook

[WhiteRook]

whoa another WhiteRook on here...but I just wanna say it looks good.

[Sgt_Tom]

Looks amazing. Metal finishing is definitely tricky. I just bought some gun metal blue paint and will see how that works out. Your worn metal technique looks amazing though along with your wood job.