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AFV Weathering Skills Workshop

February 16, 2018 By Francis Porter

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AFV Weathering Skills Workshop

with Lester Plaskitt (your Tutor for the day)

Sunday 10 April 2022

TIME: 9.00 – 16.00
COST: £95.00 for the day and includes: tuition from your tutor, some materials and all refreshments: tea, coffee, lunch etc.
There are only 20 places available so please book now to avoid being disappointed.
LOCATION: Belton Woods Hotel, Belton Grantham NG32 2LN
(Note: a fantastic venue with great facilities that’s easy to get to from the Midlands, North and South! – just off the A1).
More information below.

SORRY : SOLD OUT!

Please read the Terms & Conditions including Covid-19 advice before making your booking


A note from Geoff C

This is a truly fantastic opportunity to spend the day with Lester Plaskitt, one of the world’s most skilful armour modellers and that’s no exaggeration – just look at the accompanying photos to see the kinds of effects that you will be able to master after working with him on your day – over to you Lester for more information and see some stunning examples of weathering below…


Course outline

A one day workshop covering AFV weathering effects with step-by-step interactive practical instruction on the following effects:

  • paint chipping and scratches
  • dust and rain marks
  • painting on vehicle equipment (tools / tow cables etc )
  • painting exhausts
  • corrosion and rust effects

Participants would be required to provide a painted but un-weathered model or models, base colour of model can be either green or German Yellow, ideally one model of each to use as a test subject for the weathering effects on the day.


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COURSE VENUE: Belton Woods Hotel, Belton Grantham NG32 2LN
(Note: a fantastic venue with great facilities that’s easy to get to from the Midlands, North and South! – just off the A1).
Why don’t you come for your workshop and your partner/family use the stunning spa/activity facilities for the day? :)
Or accommodation can be available if booked well in advance.
Venue website: www.beltonwoods.co.uk
Tel: 0845 074 0060


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