Article updated: 2020.03.26
This is a collection of articles about painting miniature terrain and miniature vehicles. I've collected the resources, terrain and vehicle tutorials I've found interesting.
Painting terrain
Rocks & hills
TheTerrainTutor: Realistic scenic rocks - Acrylic stippling technique: Tutorial video.
Sand
James Collard (BrushStroke): Tutorial: Sand Base (Facebook): Tutorial article about creating and painting sand.
Wooden surfaces
David Damek (from PLASMO - plastic models): Jak imitovat dřevo na plastikovém modelu (in Czech): Painting tutorial video.
Painting special effects
Painting special effects includes weathering, rust, scratches etc
Ede Kis: Using effects, tools, tips and tricks (in Hungarian): Tutorial article with lots of useful advice.
English version by Google Translate
Rich Dando (for Warlord Games): Painting: How to apply Winter Whitewash to your Bolt Action vehicles: Tutorial article about using Winter Whitewash.
Painting special effects - Method: Hairspray weathering
The Painting Frog: Hairspray weathering – Imperial Bastion painting tutorial: Painting tutorial article.
Painting special effects - Method: Salt weathering
The Painting Frog: Salt Weathering – Tutorial: Painting tutorial article.
Painting special effects - Method: Aquarelle crayons
David Damek (from PLASMO - plastic models): Weathering using aquarelle crayons- Great Guide Plastic Models: Tutorial video. (2020.03.26: The video is offline.)
Painting special effects - Type: Rust
Alex (from MyCustomHotwheels): How To Rust Hotwheels & Diecast Cars: Tutorial article about rusting miniature cars. Some of the methods are specifically for diecast metal cars and involve real rusting instead of just painting it rusty.
David Damek (from PLASMO - plastic models): Různé techniky, jak imitovat rez (rust techniques)(in Czech): Tutorial video.
Painting buildings
MiniArt Models: HOW TO CONSTRUCT AND PAINT BUILDINGS & DIORAMAS TUTORIAL: Tutorial video about painting buildings.
the video on YouTube, in Russian
Painting polished marble
Peter Cooper (on Facebook): Marbling: Tutorial article about creating marble surface.
Painting brick and rock walls
The Army Painter: How to Speed Paint a Dungeon: Tutorial article about painting brown walls.
Tutorial: Painting Brick Walls: Tutorial article about painting red brick walls.
KorNat (from PinAtWar): How to build a castle: part IV - bricks&colour testing (in English and Polish): Tutorial article about painting stone bricks.
James Collard (BrushStroke on Facebook): Tutorial: Sandstone: Tutorial article about painting sandstone buildings.
Painting modern, high-tech and futuristic scenery
Janene (from MiniWarGaming): How To: Paint Control Panels: Painting tutorial video.
Painting props and scenery
Janene (from MiniWarGaming): How To: Paint a Dark Parchment Scroll: Painting tutorial video, using brush..
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Do you know further methods on painting miniature terrain and vehicles? Do you know other good sources? Tell us in the comments!
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