Post by tex50613 on Apr 22, 2014 22:03:57 GMT -5
this is a little weathering tutorial I did back in '09 for a scale RC forum that applies to all scales and was done on a 1:25 scale model body conversion rc truck.
Difficulty- 2-3
here's what you will need:
Dullcoat (I perfer Testors dullcoat)
Pastel chalks (not oil pastels) and there are a couple of pre-ground options on the market that I haven't tryed yet
Fine sandpapper
a medium bristled paintbrush
the body or item you plan on weathering (I will be using my Project Double Nickel for this tutorial)
KEEP IN MIND THIS TECHNEIQUE IS MESSY
Choose a brown red (rust), a white and grey (Dust), black (grime), and a color close to the item you are weathering if you choose to fade the original color (I did not fade this truck)
first dullcoate the item you wish to weather (if there is any clear plastic or windows that you still wish to be transparent either remove or mask them off the dullcoat will fog them over and it is irreversable)
next grind up a small amount of chalk (s) on the sandpapper
load your brush with liberal amount of one of the colors of chalk (if you are fadeing ust that color first)
then apply the chalk to your item with a pulling and pushing motion to your liking (repeat this step with any colors you like untill you acheive what you want)
draging the rust color from any bolt heads, welds, or trim peices will creat a added realism to your finished project
Black grime around tailpipes, oil breathers, or anywhere oil or fule has been spilled is usually a natural choice
remember that there are dust patterns that are created while driving, these usually radiate from the front tires rearword
add a light coat of dullcoat by spraying from 10 to 12 inches away
at this point it may be desireable to follow all of the previous steps again if your weathering cleared up too much ( I did this 4 times until I was pleased with the results)
and finaly install or un-mask any parts you wanted left clear and enjoy your finished product.
if youy have any questions on this proceadure please feel free to ask, thanks for taking the time to view this Tutorial and I hope it helps anyone who uses it.
Difficulty- 2-3
here's what you will need:
Dullcoat (I perfer Testors dullcoat)
Pastel chalks (not oil pastels) and there are a couple of pre-ground options on the market that I haven't tryed yet
Fine sandpapper
a medium bristled paintbrush
the body or item you plan on weathering (I will be using my Project Double Nickel for this tutorial)
KEEP IN MIND THIS TECHNEIQUE IS MESSY
Choose a brown red (rust), a white and grey (Dust), black (grime), and a color close to the item you are weathering if you choose to fade the original color (I did not fade this truck)
first dullcoate the item you wish to weather (if there is any clear plastic or windows that you still wish to be transparent either remove or mask them off the dullcoat will fog them over and it is irreversable)
next grind up a small amount of chalk (s) on the sandpapper
load your brush with liberal amount of one of the colors of chalk (if you are fadeing ust that color first)
then apply the chalk to your item with a pulling and pushing motion to your liking (repeat this step with any colors you like untill you acheive what you want)
draging the rust color from any bolt heads, welds, or trim peices will creat a added realism to your finished project
Black grime around tailpipes, oil breathers, or anywhere oil or fule has been spilled is usually a natural choice
remember that there are dust patterns that are created while driving, these usually radiate from the front tires rearword
add a light coat of dullcoat by spraying from 10 to 12 inches away
at this point it may be desireable to follow all of the previous steps again if your weathering cleared up too much ( I did this 4 times until I was pleased with the results)
and finaly install or un-mask any parts you wanted left clear and enjoy your finished product.
if youy have any questions on this proceadure please feel free to ask, thanks for taking the time to view this Tutorial and I hope it helps anyone who uses it.