Most of my freight cars are new and not been weathered. I have tried to weather some using Floquil paints with limited sucess. I would like more information on weathering using dry chalks and India ink that I have seen mentioned in a few articles in MR. Thanks for your suggestions.
Try the “Search Community” function on the right of this page and enter “Freight car weathering”. Several threads that contain the information you want are listed there.
Joe
There are several methods used for weathering: chalks and powders, dry brushing with paints or washes and airbrushing are a few popular ways. You need to experiment and decide which is best for your situation. There are several books and online video materials you can get tips and ideas from, several available right here in MR. Last month Cody did a couple of segments on freight car weathering techniques .
http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=3603
http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=3575
If you are interested in trying an airbrush, take a look at this:
http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=3578
You can use all these same techniques for structures and locos too !
In Jan10 Model Railroad Mag, there is an article titled Zephers across the Prairie, Mr. Wolter tells us his method of weathering rolling stock. (page 75). Might help you out.
I searched for pigments and received a slew of threads, even some over 30 pages in length. Could not find a specific answer - can you seal MIG pigments with Dullcoat as you would chalk? My understanding is MIG is not self adhearing/sealing.