Weathering gives a mould castigate machine appearance and realism.
Instructions
1. Spray on a indubitable bright coat of Testors Dullcote or akin lacquer to diminish the plastic blaze of a against machine. Dominance the can approximately 12 inches from the automobile so it sprays on nearly dry. Spray two or three coats, letting the Dullcote dry between Everyone spraying.Weathering is the representation method that model-railroad hobbyists convenience to accord their castigate cars a well-worn, realistic study. Modelers bag it on latest and classic rolling inventory, on the contrary when it's used on box cars and locomotives from the steam Period, weathering can obtain shiny plastic cars and confer them a moneyed attribute. That additional touch of detailing transforms a daily off-the-shelf example into a well-worn showpiece from a bygone generation.
2. Operate a rust colour on parts that act as metal protrusions from a freight car. Eric Hansmann, writing on the National Model Railroad Association website, explains that rust comes in many colors, but suggests mixing ochre, raw umber and a bit of white. Use a dry-brush technique: Barely dip the end of a stiff bristle brush into the paint, brush most of it off on a cardboard, then lightly color edges of grab irons, stirrup steps, ladders and door hardware. The effect is supposed to be rough and uneven.
3. Highlight the texture of the car, particularly a model of a wood-sided car, with washes to symbolize dirt and grime. The website Building Your Model Railroad calls for mixing one part Polly Scale paint to 10 parts airbrush thinner. Brush in the direction of the wood siding or door rails. You may need only one thin coat for a subtle effect, with the wash settling in crevices. Hansmann suggests using black or brown shoe leather dye mixed with isopropyl alcohol, in thin and weak concoctions depending on the desired effect, and sprayed on lightly with a pump bottle. He also uses a brush to dab the mixture along the roof line and lets it drip down, dabbing up the excess with paper towels.
4. Dust the car with earth-toned and gray chalk, or just some dirt from the yard, rubbing it into the car's sides. Brush off the excess.
5. Double-check the effects, and touch up highlights as needed. Weathering takes an artistic touch to create a satisfying look, but it's also a very forgiving technique.
