External tool storage on AFV's, how do you weather the tools?

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Don’t be modest - your tools on this Sherman are the best I’ve ever seen:

Making a folded-back canvas tarp

Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated! At this stage they were still very “clean” and “contrasty.” There were a couple more weathering steps to go: additional washes and dust glazes. Unfortunately, this is the best photo I have in the build folder of the final weathering and finish. The intermediate finish has now been toned down and muted along with creating better continuity with the rest of the model. [Cropped-Finished-Tools] These are the OOTB tools on the M10 in their finial fini…