"Using Beauty Sponges" Topic

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Artilleryman	06 Oct 2025 12:19 p.m. PST
I recently read about using beauty sponges for creating blurred camouflage schemes on vehicles. However, I can only find advice on painting Warhammer models on the net. Can anyone point me towards a good article or advice on using this technique on WW2 vehicles?
Striker	06 Oct 2025 2:21 p.m. PST
I haven't seen an article on it but could you use the sponge to stipple the paint on? Dip sponge in paint, blot most off then fab on the piece gradually building up color?
Dal Gavan	06 Oct 2025 2:27 p.m. PST
Here you go, gunnie: link Used for weathering. link For camouflage.
T Corret	06 Oct 2025 7:01 p.m. PST
They're also good for soaking up runny mistakes.
Artilleryman	07 Oct 2025 1:33 a.m. PST
Thanks for the sources Dal. Seems more concerned with weathering. As Striker says, that seems to be the principle, but as yet I can find no specific instructions.
Dal Gavan	07 Oct 2025 2:49 a.m. PST
I had a look around, mate, and those were the two that actually described some of the technique. It seems most use it for weathering, usually with the hairspray chipping technique. I did find one on Britmodeller, but it just gives the basics for WWII German aircraft mottle. It may be worth a look- link
Martin Rapier	07 Oct 2025 11:35 p.m. PST
I've used a stippling brush for decades (it was a staple of plastic modelling before airbrushes were invented) which is much the same thing. I learned how to do I from Airfix Magazine in the late 1960s. You just stab the paint on, gently. As Striker says, you need to wipe most of it off to avoid it going on too heavily. Id practice on some spare plasticard or an old vehicle first. It is definitely an art not a science.
Artilleryman	08 Oct 2025 1:13 a.m. PST
Thanks Martin. I think I am happy to give it a go now.

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