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I've noticed the way paint fading is done recently on the weathering jobs that really float my boat, and intend to try for the effect in Photoshop to apply to my latest 3D mess. Spot rust I am usually pretty decent with, but it does often end up as something else when I get carried away. I get off e...

Is it simply a subjective thing? I've read critiques here and there where the reviewer/enjoyer mentioned how the modeler/craftsman didn't go over the top with weathering - it seemed to be a no-no. Would many/most of you consider the crazy-good weathering on the Falcon/X-wing, etc models featured her...