hey, i just wanted to get your opinions on these three weathering products, as they seem the easiest to get started with:
Tamiya's A, B, C, and D weathering sets
Bar Mills weathering powder
Sierra Scale Modes instant weathering powders
i really like the Sierra Scale Models colors, and it says that brushing them on activates the adhesive that is built into these powders.
thoughts? thanks a lot guys
A true friend will not bail you out of jail...he will be sitting next to you saying "that was friggin awesome dude!" Tim...Modeling the NYC...is there any other?
is Dullcoat available in a spray can, or is it something that must be airbrushed on?
Greg, check out the Bragdons if you can get your hands on them. This was recently discussed in a thread but the Bragdons has adhesive mixed into the powder. I was very intimidated the first time I weathered a structure but it turned out to be easier than I thought. I am very pleased with the results. Also, I don't want to sound lazy by adding this, but I don't seal anything that I weather with Bragdons. I haven't had any problems with the structures either after almost 3 years in place for some of them.
www.bragdonent.com/weather.htm
Just an old brush with the bristles trimmed is all you need for this method, it's worth checking out. Good luck.
Dan
I found that makeup brushes and sponge wands work GREAT for weathering with chalks. I found a pack of chalk sticks at Wal-Mart. I use the blade of a hobby knife to scrape the chalk into a pile of powder.
Marlon
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DeadheadGreg wrote: is Dullcoat available in a spray can, or is it something that must be airbrushed on?
It can be done either wasy. Most using Dulcoat, however , are using the small spray can.
I actually prefer to airbrush Floequil flat finish. In a pinch, I'll shoot a model w/ testor's spray. It usually goes on in a fairly decent layer but nothing compared to airbrushing especially the Floequil flat. Once Testor's is dry the flat finish will hide any imperfction in a sometimes heavy or rough coat. I may just be too picky as many have no problem using Testor's can all the time. Your choice.
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