05-17-2010, 08:19 AM
Reinhard, I think that the weathering job looks much better with the fading than without. It only stands to reason that a loco which is rusting through the paint would already be faded, possibly quite severely, by the sun.
While a wash can be useful for simulating a build-up of dirt and grime, I find airbrushing more effective for fading, as it won't result in excessive build-up around raised details. Thin the paint severely - at least 90% thinner. If a single application doesn't give you the desired results, repeat until you get the effect which you desire. It's much easier to add more than it is to remove "too much".
Wayne
While a wash can be useful for simulating a build-up of dirt and grime, I find airbrushing more effective for fading, as it won't result in excessive build-up around raised details. Thin the paint severely - at least 90% thinner. If a single application doesn't give you the desired results, repeat until you get the effect which you desire. It's much easier to add more than it is to remove "too much".
Wayne