I’m going to try, for the first time, my hand at weathering. I’m going to try it on a box car, before I even get close to one of my steam loco’s… I’m sure you’ll agree!!!
I have heard that I must spray something on the car, before I do anything. Then add rust and mud and such. Then pastel chalks, that I like very much, makes it look great. Then I’m to seal all of that with something. I have a air brush, and will be using Floquil solvent base paints, with pastel chalks that you may recomend.
If you can please fill in the blanks for me, such as brand names, and in what order I should do this, it would be great. I don’t think I want to trial, and error this part of our hobby. Also, will it be the same process on building?
I think you are looking for something like Dulcote. Comes in either spray cans or in liquid for air brushes. For a cheaper alternative, try Krylons crystal clear flat from Walmart. Youtube has a bunch videos that you can watch that you may find helpful
If this is your first attempt at weathering, instead of using Floquil, or any other solvent based paint, I’d use a water based acrylic. It’s easier to remove and start over if you "don’t like the results" (PC expression for “really screw it up!”).
Some individuals spray their rolling stock with a primer coat of paint, usually primer gray. If you clean the car before tackling the painting, you may save some time. I would use warm water with a few drops of Dawn and an old toothbrush. For me this has eliminated the need for a primer coat. I use Floquil rust, weathered black, and mud for weathering. My favorite technique is pastel chalks. If you don’t like the results, you can always wash it off. I finish by sealing everything with Dulcote. Have fun.[<:o)]
I dont go for the extreme weathering that some folks like but I go more with the dirty car look. My method… Take your car that want to weather, give it a wipe down with towel to get any dust or dirt off, I mix up colors I want to weather with some water based acrylic paint from a craft store, I usually go with a dirty color, I drab my brush in the paint, let it dry for a minute or two, wipe most of it off and then go to town my car, then I go back over it with a paper towel wiping a good part of the paint off, reapply until I get the desired look. Then I hit with a coat or two of dullcoat and let it dry. Most of my cars come out aged and dirty.