FineScale Modeler Skill Building: How to make and apply scale model filters

Visit us and see more videos, reviews, and how-to articles at In this scale model skill building video, Kenneth Childres shows you how to make filters for scale models from oil paints. Then he walks you through how to apply filters to scale models and get the consistency you’re looking for. Make sure you have a soft paintbrush, paper towel, oil paint, and plenty of thinner on hand. And remember, a filter is NOT a wash. 0:07 Explaining filters 0:48 How to make filters for scale models 2:42 Applying filters to scale models 3:44 What you don’t want to do with a filter 4:50 You can buy pre-made filters, but making them is easy and cheaper Sign up for FineScale Modeler’s newsletter and never miss and update: Subscribe and save here: