How to weather a static display?

[Gator]

I know, confusing title. Let me explain. I found this photo of a captured V-1 on display in Alexandria, LA after the war. It has probably been painted US olive drab and then stenciled up with the US insignia. How would you recommend weathering? I doubt she would have seen much time out of the elements as she went from town to town but the paint doesn't look that beat up. Suggestions please.

 

[jknaus]

The U.S. took the Buzz bomb and built a number. In the States its called the Loon.

http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?object=nasm_A19650127000

James

 

[moon puppy]

Look at the wing tip Kenny, looks a bit beat up from here. Instead of weathering I think I would make it a bit dirty from ground crews handling it, maybe some light scratches and force the shadow and highlights some.

 

[Gator]

The U.S. took the Buzz bomb and built a number. In the States its called the Loon.

http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?object=nasm_A19650127000

James

I'm familiar with the Loon. The photo is listed as "captured". I'm thinking that they painted the standard USAAF olive drab and put a US insignia to keep the population from getting the crap scared out of them when they saw a German rocket pass through town.

 

[Gator]

Look at the wing tip Kenny, looks a bit beat up from here. Instead of weathering I think I would make it a bit dirty from ground crews handling it, maybe some light scratches and force the shadow and highlights some.

I think you're right about the paint. It does look a little mottled on the top don't ya think?