rusting a u-boat

[bb-56]

I am almost done with my nichimo. has anyone ever tried making a basin full of rust water and dipping a whole sub in it? I have never weathered a whole boat before and do not have pastels or things just acrylic rust paint.

[HMAS]

DON"T DO IT!
How many subs have you heard of complety covered in rust? Now how many photos have you seen to support the fact?
Possibly 1 the German sub raised after 40 yrs & put on display in the UK. But not any sub that was in constant use
Marine growth would show more likely.
The paint & anti fouling coatings will stop most rust but some will occur at paint breaks where the hull has hit/rubbed against something, etc
These 2 piccys, used with permission, of a new paper model kit ( must put something in the forum about it) released last week show the small amount of rust that is required.
A little bit goes a long way with rust, also old tea bags allow for a rust look just run the liquid from the used teabag onto the surface.
Tony

[bb-56]

Thanks, my first plan was to just do those streaks on the openings and rivet areas with a small brush.