Vietnam Red Dust Effect?

[iambrb]

hey FINALLY getting to the weathering on my T-54....and curious as to how y'all achieve the red-dust effect that covered VN vehicles??

 

[Sherman 18]

I'm thinking that the red dirt in Vietnam turns to a light sand/white color when dry and in dust form. If it is wet it becomes red again.

I recommend using a mix of pigments and washes for the possible look your going for.

 

[moon puppy]

You have it in your back yard. Or red clay is a lot like that, rich in iron oxide. That being said, iron oxide pigment maybe?
I thought one of the migs or armor made a pigment "Vietnam red" or some such.

 

[phantom II]

hey FINALLY getting to the weathering on my T-54....and curious as to how y'all achieve the red-dust effect that covered VN vehicles??

 

[iambrb]

hey FINALLY getting to the weathering on my T-54....and curious as to how y'all achieve the red-dust effect that covered VN vehicles??

Thanks man! I went with Vantage Modeling Solutions stuff:

https://www.vms-supplies.com/spot-on-red-earth-colours

 

[JamesOLeary]

I usually mix other pigments to the red earth color to match the particular area of Vietnam I am modeling and sometimes I might not even use the red earth tones as some areas did not have the red clay.

You'll have to let us know how you like the Vantage Modeling Solutions stuff. It might be something better than what I am currently using.

Cheers,
James