Video: Sealing powdered pastels

Learn how to weather freight car models with powdered pastels and clear sealer

Published: September 11, 2012

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Powdered pastels are very useful for model railroad weathering projects. However, it's also important to keep the pastels in place. In this expert tip you'll learn how to properly use clear parts sealer when weathering models with powdered pastels.

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AARON PEAVLER from BLISS said:

thanks Cody I have some N Scale cars that were weathered with pastels one thing I learned when working with a dark car is to mix brown and black to make the car look like it has rust on it then seal it.

Submitted: 4/4/2013 1:05:57 AM (CST)

WILLIAM J STIXRUD from MINNESOTA said:

One nice thing about using powdered charcoal when darkening a car is that it doesn't dissolve when sprayed with flat finish.

Submitted: 10/7/2012 3:37:14 PM (CST)

ALLEN SABO from INDIANA said:

Yes, It is an important tip! I will REMBER this.

Submitted: 9/20/2012 6:17:08 PM (CST)

CODY GRIVNO from WISCONSIN said:

Pascal,

The Ciment Quebec hopper was offered by the South Shore Model Railway Club. I checked the club's website (http://www.ssmrc.org/past_cars.aspx), and it appears the car is sold out.

Take care,

Cody Grivno
Associate editor

Submitted: 9/18/2012 2:34:21 PM (CST)