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A First Attempt at Weathering - CNR5103 - 01-18-2022
Saying that I was reluctant to weather my cars is an understatement. I was simply horrified at the idea to take a new car out of its box and make a mess of it with paints or chalks, not to mention a car made from a resin kit and painstakingly painted and lettered. I had read magazine articles but couldn't decide to go ahead. And I must admit that I didn't always like the the results I saw.
After reading advice from Doctorwayne many times and seeing his nice weathered cars, I finally decided to go ahead. I grabbed a car I had planned to modify and used an airbrush to follow Doctorwayne's advice. For this first attempt, I did three different things :
- a light coat of Red Brown acrylic paint all over the car so the lettering was not so obvious;
- a light coat of Earth color acrylic paint on the bottom of the car and trucks to simulate dust;
- a light coat of Black acrylic paint on the roof and top of ends to simulate soot.
All of those paints were well diluted with water.
Here are some photos.
Before
After
Left : Weathered car. Right : a similar car unweathered.
Top : Weathered car. Bottom : a similar car unweathered.
It was easier than I thought and I am pleased with those results. I should have been more generous on the coat of dust on the bottom of the car and trucks though. I don't like heavy weathering and I tried to stay on the light side, maybe too light. I will have to practice a lot more before taking one of the kits I have built myself. There are also other techniques described by Doctorwayne which I should try.
It's just the beginning of a new journey.
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - cn nutbar - 01-18-2022
I've often heard that facing a challenge is to take the first step---it appears your successful journey has begun Guy.
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - ezdays - 01-19-2022
Yes, it does look like it's been out in the elements for a while. Nicely done.
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - scribbelt - 01-19-2022
Nicely done Guy!
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - Tyson Rayles - 01-19-2022
A great first job!
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - tompm - 01-19-2022
Looking good!
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - doctorwayne - 01-27-2022
Nice results for your first attempt, Guy.
I knew that your attention to detail would stand you in good stead when you decided to give it a try.
Wayne
RE: A First Attempt at Weathering - CNR5103 - 01-29-2022
(01-27-2022, 10:07 PM)doctorwayne Wrote: I knew that your attention to detail would stand you in good stead when you decided to give it a try.
Wayne
I had a good guide.
Guy.