Boot Leather

Is there a way to 'weather' a figurine's boots so they have that look of 'worked leather'; not a parade ground spit shine but not so bland as most flat black paints. This type of boot would be the most common issue worn by the German Army between 1939 to 45. Mike IPMS

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Michael Keown
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Drywash with white "artists' tube acrylics" or some earth tone acrylic.

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klmok

Sounds like another good application for Testors MM Aircraft Interior Black.

I'd try painting the boots brown (leather) first, and then spotting them with Interior Black with an airbrush, or dry brushing that color - letting the leather color show through a bit to simulate scuffs through to the raw leather.

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Rufus

Also same technique but wipe your finger on the end of your nose (not the inside) first to get some oil, then burnish a bit. That makes a very convincing leather look.

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Stephen Tontoni

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dave999

The thing to remember is that there is no such thing as black leather. It's all dyed that color and any wear will be a raw sienna color.

Also, instead of starting off with a black base, use a very dark gray.

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Matt Clemons

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