Basic Rusting and Weathering - Q & A

[eastrock]

T, I got some query regarding with the hair spray / salt tech, its ok to leave it a few days or I need to scrub off the following day?

Thanks!

[bullardino]

As I told you, I started to mess with the M151. I applied some damage to the hull (no pictures yet), and I started the engine:




I painted it with tamiya flat brown, then added some tonal variations with lifecolor rust set, added some texture with TE spread rust and finally added some oil paint in a dark greenish hue to give it a greasy look.

How does it look and what should I change(improve?

[TRM]

Looking good Luigi! I like the base color, can't go wrong with Flat Brown ever!! My one question is the shinny...is it still wet in the pics? It's OK if it is! I will have an update soon on the motor here. I will be showing the placement of dirt using pigments into the nooks and crannies. Hang in there!!

EDIT:

Just updated the main thread Luigi. A little motor work.....

[bullardino]

May 19, 2012 17:34:59 GMT -5 TRM said:

Looking good Luigi! I like the base color, can't go wrong with Flat Brown ever!! My one question is the shinny...is it still wet in the pics? It's OK if it is!

Yes ,it's soaking wet in the pictures. It has already lost a lot of the shiny look as it dries.

I saw your progresses, they are stunning.

[spud]

very cool T engine is looking well neglected

[johnt]

T, I just caught your tutorial- Wow - gobsmacked mate!!! Just saved the link to my favourites, I gotta study this closely...

The complexity and depth of the paint and rust finishes is just magic!! I thought you said this was 'basic'.. ;D

A big thanks for taking the time to post this, it is both instructional and inspirational!!

[wouter]

T, I agree with JT mate, this is just awesome and will come in handy. Classy SBS work, I think this would suit a weathering techniques by T book!!!!

Cheers

[TRM]

Good to know Luigi!! Thinking you are right there with yours!! Thanks BTW!!!

Thanks Spud!!! Glad your hanging around on this!

JT...than k you for the kind words!! Most appreciated Sir! LOL, yeah, I did say basic, didn't realize how complex the basics can be!!

Wouts...thanks for stopping by!! LOL....let not get too far ahead of ourselves! Thanks for the kindness!!

[AndyArgent.]

Great tute T.

[TRM]

Hiya Andy!!! Thanks!!!

[tiking]

What kind of tissue is everyone talking about and where to get it? Btw, what is so special about this tissue and why won't just ordinary tissue work?

[TRM]

Hello Charles!! Tissue? Are you referring to the tissue from JT's Tissue tarps? This would be common household tissues...Kleenex or other brand. Great for tarps and covering plastic that would be cloth covered in the real world, like seats and headliners. I, as others, have been know to use the almighty empty tea bag as well. A different texture and a bit stiffer. Hope this helps!

Hello Richard!! Thanks you for those kind words my friend. Alternating products is easy and I am fortunate to be able to. Certainly for the "basics" I was trying to convey the message that there are a lot of items to use and that the possibilities are endless, especially when you combine them!! I did not forget about you....there is a GAZ out there with your name on it!!

[tiking]

Much thanks T.

[TRM]

LOL...you are correct Ken, thanks for the heads up! I use tea bags mostly, so, that would make sence as the standard Kleenex is thin and would break down easy if you got them wet.

[TRM]

LOL, Ken I hear ya!!

BTW...I did use a Kleenex and got similar results....thought I was going nuts....





Tea Bag results...





The washers were washers from a 1/35 flak 38 PE set. The ruffled edge was the natural knit line in the tea bag.

So, it is possible to use the tissue, just some care in handling when they are wet. A little water mixed with PVA Glue and mold and set in the shape you want. The tabs on the duffel were small tabs of masking tape.

[406 Silverado]

yeah yeah ....me and my tea bags. LOL Been using tea bags for ages....seams like 25+ years now.

[TRM]

Thanks for hanging in there guys!! Just placed a small update on this. I hope to move onto some more weathering this week!!

Sneak............



Just click on the Pic!!!

[spud]

very nice T

[TRM]

Thanks spud!!

[bullardino]

Great progresses T

[TRM]

Thanks Luigi! Hope to have another update soon!!

[eastrock]

update looks great, T!!! Hope soon will be doing a full rust bucket after the things clear out

hmmm a HT on the way soon with a tree of course..

[TRM]

Thanks ER!!! BTW, looking forward to the HT/tree!!

Just adding another quick update to this project....hope you enjoy!



Just click-the-pic to follow along!

[406 Silverado]

I'm still digging this brotha , very nice indeed.

[bullardino]

Very nice, the leaves work well, gonna look sweet when done. I think I'll steal that idea too for my rusty mutt

[TRM]

Thanks Boss!!

Thnaks Luigi! Have at it!! All good. Plenty of ordinary things that can be added to many projects to add to the realism. Leaves are certainly one quick and easy way!!

[eastrock]

That's more like it, Buddy!!! I'll line up a DML HT after the CR2...

[spud]

you know after reading trough this i will have to repaint my Vw can and do a better job on it So T yu are gona have to take the blame if i ferk that up ;D

[TRM]

Thanks ER.....moving forward!!!!

LOL...I can take it spud!! You just want to play with the new spray thingy....thing when it comes in!!

[spud]

lol