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How to weather your boats (Pier 51)

conclusion

Painting is not a perfect science for me and I am sure that there are those who can give better advice, but the overall effect is quite pleasing as I wanted a worn and hard worked craft being used to ferry kit and vehicles to a mother ship prior to D Day.

I can’t think of anything further to add at present, but I hope you have found this interesting.

Painting for me is always a big experiment and my advice would be work at it until you get what you feel looks natural and don’t be afraid to ask others to comment or for advice. Also don’t be afraid to experiment or to start again if it doesn’t work out right straight away, as I’m sure you are all aware, natural weathering takes place over a period of time, so there will be faded areas that were exposed to the sun/elements and other worn areas and some bit that look pretty new.

Above all have fun!

Paints used

Humbrol Flat 70 (For Red Lead)
Humbrol 54 (for Gold/Brass)

Vallejo Yellow Ochre (Base coat for wooden deck)

Tamiya:
Light Grey XF 66 (Base colour for LCP (R))
Neutral Grey XF 53 (Base Colour for LCM 3)
Dark Sea Grey XF 54 (undercoat both boats and for weathering)
Flat Black XF 1
Hull Red XF 9
Red Brown XF 64
Dark Green XF 61 (Water line and general stains)
Flat Red XF 7
Flat White XF 2
Metallic Grey XF 56
Buff XF 57 (Ropes/fenders)
Deep Green XF 26 (Hull colour of ‘Wee Boat’)
Gun Metal X 10
Dark Yellow XF 60 (Ropes/fenders)

Another note from the Editor:
You can check two Model On Display Features by Alan McNeilly and his Landing Crafts: The Boats of Pier 51 and Landing Craft Trio.

Enjoy