The Weathering Magazine. Heft 32: Accessories

The latest issue of your favourite magazine concentrates on an important aspect of any build: accessories. The details and optional accessories that bring realism into your modelling projects, add narrative, or complete a diorama. These accessories present interesting painting and weathering opportunities. For example, few WWII German projects are complete without "German Jerry Cans", stowage and sandbags are a popular subject with armour modellers, tank ammunition and ammo crates including the different metallic areas and textured woods. Mig Jimenez, explains the processes behind painting and weathering a large fabric gun mantlet: adding interest and texture to the material. Each technique and effect explained in this latest issue can be applied to a range of subjects: whether a beginner or experienced modeller this issue will leave you inspired for your next project!

For example, few modelling projects based around the German troops of World War 2 are truly complete without the presence of German petrol cans. Supply bags and sandbags are a popular topic with tank modellers, as are tank ammunition and ammunition boxes, which can add a lot of variety to a model with their different metal areas and wooden structures. Mig Jimenez explains, for example, the processes behind painting and weathering a large fabric cover for a gun. Every technique and effect explained in this issue can be applied to a range of subjects: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced modeller, a careful reading of this issue can significantly improve the outcome of your next modelling project.