Short/Medium Scratches Stencils
Reusable metal stencil for adding realistic short and medium-length scratches to tank and vehicle surfaces. Recreates the kind of paint scratches that real military vehicles accumulate from branches, equipment contact, and combat damage — far cleaner and faster than scratching with a hobby knife or hand-painting them.
This stencil focuses on short and medium scratches. For the full range including longer scratches, see our complete scratches stencil. 80×80mm stainless steel works across all common scales.
Works great for:
- Tank and AFV weathering — surface scratches on turrets, hulls, and stowage
- Aircraft weathering — paint scratches on walkways and high-traffic areas
- Sci-fi and Gunpla — battle-damaged armor surface detail
- Civilian vehicle weathering — older vehicle wear and tear
- WWII and modern military dioramas
Key features:
- Reusable metal stencil — 80 × 80mm
- Short and medium scratch patterns
- Compatible with 1/16 to 1/100 scales
- Stainless steel — clean with water or thinner
- Apply with airbrush or hand-paint
How to use:
- Tape the stencil over your base-coated model with masking tape
- Airbrush a contrasting color (bare metal silver, dark grey, or rust brown) through the openings
- Lift the stencil and reposition randomly for natural variation
- Vary the angle and position so scratches don't look mechanically repeated
- Seal with a matt topcoat
Tip: For dramatic variety, use this stencil alongside our full scratches stencil set (which includes large scratches) and combine with paint chipping stencil for complete surface wear effects.
We pride ourselves on fast service—orders are processed in less than 24 hours and shipped within hours after that, Monday through Saturday. Most deliveries arrive within 1 to 2 weeks from placing your order, so you won’t have to wait long to start enjoying your purchase.