Join the discussion on the following article:
Video: How to weather with drybrushing
Another method that I’ve used successfully is a wash of watercolors. The dry brushing hits mostly high spots, unless you use a microbrush, but to get to the lower or deeper spots a wash of watercolors works great. A paper towel can blot off extra or upper surfaces, where the drybrush works better. Mix it up, have some fun.
I’ve always used artists burnt umber & umber oil paint. I think this will work too.
I’ve been looking for some simiple wheathering techniques to use on cars. Thanks!
Really useful stuff here. Thanks for the videos. Seeing it makes it easier to do…well!
I like the way this techniques gives you better control over the amount of paint you can use thus leaving a more realistic appearance.
I have used this method for years, and I also use some pewter gray chalk as the last step over the dry brushed rust colors on a silver roof, it blends it all in and really gives the roof an aged look. Good stuff Cody!
I really like this way of doing cars. Thanks for sharing. Your tips have helped me a lot. Question, on the Mr&T how did you do your decals?
Thank you.
This is how every single freight car on my layout is weathered
Keep the good tips comoning.
Thanks, Cody. Until now I always lacked the confidence to do this. Keep up the good work.
I really wanted to see how his finished product looked.
Thank You 
nice. i haven’t had much success with drybrushing but i think I’ll try again now!
Another really good medium to use when drybrushing are MIG pigments. You can get all kinds of weathering colours and they will adhere to the carbody very well. Even ones with a slight gloss. Check out the military section of most hobby stores and you should find them.
Looks easy Cody! I’ve been wanting to try this method for a long time. Guess it’s time to bite the bullet!!
Great video. It’s one of my favorite techniques.
Keep them coming !!! they are very helpful!
I’m glad that cody showed how to drybrush a roof; so much has been said about how to weather car sides with realistic patterns. one realistic pattern of rust that i’ve seen on flat-roofed cars, such as auto parts cars, is x’s (cross hatching)on the flat areas between the ribs (i guess it comes from the cars being shuffled in the rain?)
THESE SHORT LITTLE VIDEOS ARE JUST GREAT FOR US TRUE AMATURES AND NEWBY’S. THANKS AGAIN.
these shot videos are really usefull and this one is great for people who cant afford aifbrushes.