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| parkerlegend |
Posted - 04/30/2012 : 11:02:37 PM
I just wanted to start a nice an easy topic about basic weathering and explain just how simple and easy it is to get started. I just did a clinic/presentation on weathering a week ago in my area and one of the things I talked about was how easy it is to get started and to get quick "generic" weathered models by investing in a $50 2 gallon air compressor from your local pawn shop and a $30 double action airbrush off of Ebay. At that point all you have to do is buy a few acrylic paint colors and then you are ready to do some very easy simple weathering.
Basic weathering steps ANYONE can do:
1. Spray the model with a coat or two of the "fade mix" Which is just a milk like mix of water with white and a few drops of brown. This will take the shine of the plastic model away.
2. Spray the whole model with a "brown mix" lightly
3. detail spray the brown mix on the bottom part of the model including the trucks.
4. Weather the trucks, wheels and couplers too.
DONE.
That is basic weathering. That model will look better than a shiny new plastic model on any layout. and WHEN you are ready to do more weathering you can get into doing crusty rust, graffiti and bleeding rusty models. The best way to start is just very basic and lightly until you ready to step up and do more.
Well take a shot at it, and most importantly remember to
HAVE FUN WITH EVERYTHING YOU DO!!!
peace out Ladies & Fellas! |
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| George B |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 4:33:08 PM
Thanks for the weathering tips Al !
Gotta try them out !!! |
| desertdrover |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 1:50:06 PM
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Originally posted by LandNnut
How bout a link to the videos?
L&N nut
Jon
Jon, You will find very informative how-to's and ideas there.
You could go to his user profile page for his website, or go straight here; http://www.youtube.com/monsterrailroad or http://www.custom-monster-pieces.com/featured-videos/ |
| LandNnut |
Posted - 05/02/2012 : 11:56:29 AM
How bout a link to the videos?
L&N nut
Jon |
| brakie |
Posted - 05/01/2012 : 07:02:02 AM
I have watched some of your videos and found them to be informational..I really like that weathering dip you use.
Maybe my old ears didn't hear or my mind failed to register( both probably) the information but,what was the mix ratio? |
| LandNnut |
Posted - 05/01/2012 : 06:22:02 AM
Thanks for the tips. That sounds a lot easier than anything I have heard before.
L&N nut
Jon |
