Well, what are your favorite techniques? Where did you learn them from?
Airbrushing here.
I used to do pastels, but never could get them to work out right. So I got the airbrush out and started to mess around. Getting better and better, but still no where where I want to be at. I’ve done one (or is it two…can’t remember) trains for a buddy of mine, who is modeling a 40’-50’ boxcar Kayde train.
I learned mine from a fellow modeler here in Colorado (O Scale modeler) who gave me some pointers.
That’s the great thing about this hobby. Many different backgrounds or specialties in different areas, that can help others out in learning new techniques.
Weathering? What’s that?
I’ve used like every technique ever in some combination. Drybrushing, wet-brushing, air brushing, tooth brush flicking, washes, magic powders, chalk, hand painting, whatever.
I’ll elaborate with some photos later.
BTW, welcome Mann!
I think the right color is extremely important. I spend a lot of time mixing acrylics. I also like pastels for splahing dirt. But then again, I too new at this to know what I’m talking about.
In reply to the question in the topic subject: Uhhh, yeah.
A search of this forum for the word ‘weathering’ in the past month got around 200 hits.
Happy reading.
[:)]
Chuck
PS: Welcome to the forum, Tom.
[#welcome]
Surely you jest!!! Oh, sorry, it’s Tom, isn’t it? Didn’t mean to call you surely. [:D]
Yes, many of us are into weathering, some in a renowned and wonderful way (Aggro for one), and others, such as myself, dabble in it from time-to-time just to say we know what it’s all about. Of course, my results show my dedication. [:(]
I have used dry brush (ugh!), acrylic washes (some pretty good results), and chalk fixed with Dull-coat (not bad, need a lot more practise). So far, acrylic washes have turned out the best for me.
I’m sort of a newbie in the weathering world, but what i’ve tried so far has been mainly drybrushing, wet brushing, airbrush, and chalks. I will post my pics later today, although they’re not so good. Welcome to the forums, Mann.
I like simple chalk and Dull Cote. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a few examples…
I have a question about weathering what paint is best for plastics, or should i use chalk
Grande Man
That is one of the best chainlink fences I have seen done. Did you use wedding veil (sp) fabric? I have a web site that says to use that, what did you do or use, a small how to would be great!
Thanks. It’s a Builders-in-Scale kit. Check it out here. http://builders-in-scale.com/bis/ee-kit.html
I’ve tried some weathering, mainly my locomotives, and I’ve used a dry-brush method with Bragdon self-adhesive chalk. it’s turned out okay, but nothing like some of the other weathering jobs I’ve seen posted on this forum. I’ve gotten some ‘weathered’ locomotives from brass estate sales, and I like them, but I don’t think that weathering is my strong suit. Maybe when I get the whole railroad running to where I’m really satisfied, I’ll start doing some serious weathering of locos and rolling stock, but for me, right now, it’s not a very big priority.
Tom [^]
yes,everything in some degree, I use everything,airbrush, dry brush, acrylic,oils, india ink,chalk, dullcote, pencil, etc.
i weather quite often i usually use a mix of floquil paints and chalks, and put them on with a brush, then dull cote the model, i have done a couple of cars with an airbrush and they turned out nice, one car i spent 1.5 hours airbrushing it with thin coast to look good
This is some of my recent work:
I follow the method outlined by Rich Yourstone. Have you heard of him?
Yourstone that N scale guy?
BTW, very sharp. [tup]
cool looking up car!!!
one weathered,one waiting for rest of lettering;
Somthing i’ve done recently.
I’m relatively new to this modern freight car weatherting.
Most of my focus has been in the transition era.
I’m known (or at least I think I am [;)] ) for STEAM.
Old-school freight is another area I focus on.
