Opinions Please - Does This Weathering Look Right

[malvern_man]

Hi all,

I've just finished building and weathering my 1/35 scale AK Interactive boxes/crates ( they're the laser cut wood ones that you have to build yourself )

I've just finished the weathering on them, my first time weathering wood and I was wondering if you think that they look ok or do they need anything else adding weathering wise before I remove them the wooden sticks.

Regards, Chris.

 

[minitnkr]

Well done, but IMHO they look to be left by the roadside, unopened, for an extended period. Less is better for "in transit" loads,

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Nothing wrong with them as old weathered boxes. For new ones I first paint the box with a Buff colour and then once dry brush on so Burnt Umber oil. Then use a bit of sponge to wipe off the oil along the grain. This leaves a natural wood effect.

 

[Jakko]

I agree with the above comments: they look like old and forgotten boxes, rather than ones that are fairly new and actually in use. If you’re after the former, the paintwork is fine

 

[malvern_man]

Hi all,

Thank you for the replies and for your opinions.

They did actually come out a little darker than I really wanted. I've got another set of crates on the go at the moment so I'll make sure these end up a lot lighter in colour.

Regards, Chris.

 

[malvern_man]

Hi all,

Second attempt at weathering some AK wooden boxes, I think these look more like ' in use ' boxes.

Base coat was AK Interactive Wood Base then I just went over them with Vallejo Sepia Wash.

Regards, Chris.

 

[minitnkr]

Bingo. Much improved.

 

[Jim R]

Much improved.

I reckon Paul's right. There would be a difference between boxes in use and those left lying around for a while outside.
You have the look for both

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Mix them up both will compliment each other, well done.

 

[malvern_man]

Thank you all for the comments, I'm very happy with how my second attempt turned out.

Regards, Chris.