As there's always a lot of weathering powder at the base of whatever I'm working on, one would think it prudent to try to re-use it on the next pass.
But no - the brush won't pick it up! It seems that whatever could attach to the model, did; and this stuff is the dregs.
Is there a way to give it back its cohesion & sticking ability? Or is this just the way it is?
All and any suggestions and advice appreciated.
Thanks, Paul
Paul, I'm not sure if this would solve your problem or make it worse...
bragdon enterprises has weathering powders with adhesive in them. They stay put so that's the good/bad news, but you'd likely have no "dregs" sitting on the base afterwards. You have to be more careful than with chalks, etc. because what you put on your model is very hard to remove. Just thought I'd mention this product in case you hadn't heard of it.
The owner of the company has the best rock molds in the hobby too and is VERY helpful via emails or phone calls.
Hope that helps some...
Jim
Raised on the Erie Lackawanna Mainline- Supt. of the Black River Transfer & Terminal R.R.
Tim mentions the use of Braegdon weathing powders, this is what I use. They have an excellent adhesion. When using the powders, I do the weathering over Sheet plastic or printed cardboard, where the excess is easy to pick up w/ the brush or "make-up" pads, many times I will use the surface as a "pallet" w/ differing colors, mixing in the center of the ring of shades. The small piles can be brushed back into the bags, but many times I will just leave the powders covered for an additional use. This is usually done when doing mutiple cars of similar weathering. For a simple "quick"application, small plastic bags or a block of wood will suffice. Any excess that falls on the work/ powder suface is reused or saved.
Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
try wetting your brush with alcohol and picking it up. Many times I mix the powder with alcohol and make a wash, once the alcohol evaporates the powder is adhered pretty good
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