Sheet metal building...How to..??

[ocalicreek]

Ditto to what Russ said. I rec'd one of these kits from the fellow who is now running Alpine during an open house/layout tour. He was very friendly and was bringing one of his kits to everyone on the tour that day. I regret to say I have not touched it since I examined it then, nearly 4 years ago now. HOWEVER, I have the feeling its simplicity in shape and materials belies its true nature as a beautiful structure when completed.

It's caustic stuff, but what about using circuit board etching solution? That's an old Campbell corrugated metal trick I've seen used to great effect. Just be careful to protect your eyes and skin, and work in a well ventilated area (like a spray booth or outdoors). No model is worth your health.

I'd choose the distressor's friend, drybrushing rust. Start as dry as you can possibly get and add layer by layer, varying the color from darker to lighter as you go along. And I've never tried it, but some folks swear by Bragdon's adhesive powders painted on with alcohol. I use them straight and have applied them wet with water, but I'd guess you could do that with Dr. Ben's or other chalks.

Galen