anyway. If they come out exceptionally well, then you can over-
look the fact that they lack great detail and run them anyway
because they look so cool.
Pick your favorite weathering techniques and go at the cars.
Some of these might include: Chalks, powders, paints (airbrush
and/or brush applied), washes, and products such as Rustall.
Remember that you have spent a lot of time building your
models, so take your time weathering them.
Let’s take a look at some general weathering concepts, fol-
lowed by a few examples of common techniques.
Weathering concepts:
Weather the opposite
Dark colors weather lighter, and light colors darken as they are
exposed to the elements.
19: This heavily weathered boxcar was brush-painted
with acrylic washes and is right at my limit for
acceptable weathering. The washes were applied in
vertical streaks down the car and then blended. The
trick with acrylic paint is to keep it from pooling or
creating hard edges as it dries.
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