| Red Over Blue | 21 Mar 2015 9:22 a.m. PST |
I have posted a guide on how I do the mud on my tanks. Come take a look at my baking soda mud technique. If you enjoy it, please like on Facebook link facebook.com/redoverblue |
Frederick  | 21 Mar 2015 9:34 a.m. PST |
Very interesting – I am doing up some Soviet tanks and will give it a try, thanks! |
| cfielitz | 21 Mar 2015 9:39 a.m. PST |
I've used a technique very similar to this on my 15mm sci-fi mechas. |
| normsmith | 21 Mar 2015 10:37 a.m. PST |
Thanks very much, I was only thinking about how to do mud this morning, so this post is most timely. |
Rodrick Campbell  | 21 Mar 2015 11:31 a.m. PST |
That was enlightening. Thanks for sharing. |
| Zargon | 21 Mar 2015 11:59 a.m. PST |
Yes and I did the FB thing going to try this on my WH40K vehicles (a good way to learn before going onto real armour;)
Cheers happy gaming all |
| warhawkwind | 21 Mar 2015 12:51 p.m. PST |
Beautiful work! I have noticed that this technique is very easy to overdo though. Mud collects in the usual places, but not on the TOP of fenders, etc.. |
| MajorB | 21 Mar 2015 1:42 p.m. PST |
but not on the TOP of fenders, etc.. That's why we call them MUD guards! |
| Dynaman8789 | 21 Mar 2015 4:22 p.m. PST |
Bookmarked for later use! |
| Weasel | 21 Mar 2015 8:16 p.m. PST |
Very impressive and we always have baking soda around the house. May have to try it out. |
 Tacitus | 21 Mar 2015 11:05 p.m. PST |
Thank you, it looks great. |
| Ethanjt21 | 21 Mar 2015 11:38 p.m. PST |
Just did this tonight to some shermans. Thankyou for the tutorial |
| monger | 22 Mar 2015 5:12 p.m. PST |
Excellent! I have also used a mix of white glue, paint, and baking soda. The glue helps create a strong bond. Note I don't use water in the mix. Add some sand to add texture. Works as an alternative to "spackle" in case you run out! Another good "sealer" is watered-down white glue (about 50/50). |
| Yourbitterpill | 23 Mar 2015 7:35 a.m. PST |
I'd be very leery about putting a chemically active agent like baking soda on my miniatures |
| Troop of Shewe | 23 Mar 2015 2:43 p.m. PST |
as a suggestion, you can also try adding some static grass to the mix, gives a nice effect. |
| DS6151 | 23 Mar 2015 5:07 p.m. PST |
Would corn starch work as well, or does it have to be baking soda? |
| monger | 23 Mar 2015 5:09 p.m. PST |
Good idea Shewe! I have seen that done as well… forgot all about it. Really adds to the effect. |
| monger | 23 Mar 2015 5:13 p.m. PST |
Never tried cornstarch. I have tried flour and pancake mix! I am not sure they work as well. Key here is to experiment. So far I find Baking Soda works best. The flour I have used tends to "flake" more. sounds funny… but I am serious! Lol. I also use Orgeano and Dill weed to add texture to my bases (looks like sticks and leaves). Baking class is paying off after all these years! |
| monger | 23 Mar 2015 5:17 p.m. PST |
Felt textured with oregano, sand and flock:
MDF… again… Oregano and flock texture:
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| Lion in the Stars | 23 Mar 2015 7:59 p.m. PST |
Anyone tried this on 15mm minis? I think I have some Panzers (and halftracks!) in need of muddying… |
| monger | 24 Mar 2015 10:51 a.m. PST |
I only play in 15/20mm. Yes… all these methods work well on 15mm. |
| Andy P | 30 Mar 2015 8:50 a.m. PST |
I use talcum powder in place of baking soda. |
| monger | 30 Mar 2015 2:40 p.m. PST |
Andy… how well does that work? |
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