Videos: Five ways to weather
How to simulate dirt, rust, faded paint, and more
Published:
February 21, 2011
Associate editor Cody Grivno demonstrates five weathering techniques to
make your models look realistic. Click each image to watch the video.
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Airbrush
- Give your freight cars and locomotives a general coat of grime
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Artists' oils
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- Makes it easy to apply weathering washes and simulate rust patches
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Powdered pastels
- A popular choice for weathering locomotives, freight cars, and buildings without using an airbrush
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Drybrushing
- The easiest of the five weathering techniques shown here
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Cosmetic applicators
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- Use these to apply paints so it will simulate rust and paint wear or add grime and soot stains
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