Adding streaked effects to the base of your model's finish greatly contributes to the depth of the overall look, and sets a foundation for further weathering. In this video, I demonstrate an easy way to do this with an airbrush. Part 2 of the Bandai AT-ST Scout Walker series from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi!
0:00 Start
0:12 Examining the parts breakdown and the plan
1:52 Base coating
3:36 Airbrushing the first gray layer
4:25 Making things a bit lighter and adding the first streaks
5:34 Shifting to pure white
5:51 The key to it - adding in some dark streaks
6:27 Thoughts on the process and some alternate methods
8:23 Clear coating
10:10 Adding oil washes
13:15 What about the Bandai plastic bug?
17:06 Cleaning up the oils
20:54 Wrapping up
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