66 FineScale Modeler October 2019T
he hairspray technique: The process of sandwich-
ing the styling product in between layers of paint,
allowing the top color to be scrubbed off easily,
creates a weathered, rusty look — be it on a
model or, in this case, a galvanized steel bucket.
Aaron Kuck from Hilliard, Ohio, built Meng’s
World War Toons Panther, which he converted to a
Bergepanther recovery vehicle using Evergreen
styrene sheet. For the three-color
camo scheme, he airbrushed
Mission Models paints. Oils and
pigments weathered it.
For a fitting and unique
base, he built groundwork in
a small pail. Not wanting a
dusty tank on top of a shiny
stand, he turned to hair-
spray to help him rust the
steel. Static grass and a
dirt road gave the model
a sense of place.
Aaron says that he
enjoys building Toon
tanks because their
compact size makes
them perfect for
practicing new
techniques. FSMBy Elizabeth Nash
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Practice makes perfect, even on tiny subjects
It’s in the bag, er, pail!
Toon tanks are a great
way to work on your
modeling skills. Just ask
Aaron, who practiced the
hairspray technique while
weathering this compact
diorama.