Guys, I got bored earlier this week, and decided to give weathering with chalks a try. To start with, I used an Athearn Blue Box 86' auto Parts boxcar, an 8 door PRR model. I have an untouched one in the club room that I didn't bring with me, home. However, here's a photo I stole off vowel-bay.. http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/insanerocketkid/3a77_1.JPG After playing with chalks, a 2" wide paintbrush (to encourage streaking), and 70% rubbing alcohol, a few coats of dullcote, I have THIS... wtlx2012.jpg photo - mrw5390 photos at pbase.com does anyone know why rubbing alcohol reacts with dullcote, and how it can be remedied? I had the stuff white-out on me! Dullcote made it go away, then some of it would come back... Talk about scary! I thought I'd for sure wasted a car! Now, to weather the other TEN 86' boxcars I have.... I'll try to remember to check back here. I hardly ever log into here, but whenever I do, there's always good information to be read! Regards, Mike Walsh
That is common and it can be remedied. You just respray with dullcote to reverse the process. Here is a website by Mike Rose that shows how to use this dullcote - alcohol white effect for weathering. Your weathering looks great! :thumbs_up: I had not thought of mixing alcohol with the chalk to cause streaking. Do you have some procedures or techniques on that? Thanks.
I used to know a guy that used the dullcoat/alcohol combo to simulate ice or frost on some cars that he had on a winter scene diorama. I use chalks (Reeves Soft Pastels) for my weathering. I don't "fix" my weathering permanently with an overcoat - I just handle my stuff carefully, and if I want, I can wash the weathering off when ever I want.
Mike, Those 'scribbled on' reporting marks are a unique touch. You've done a great job here, I don't believe there is a 'etched in stone' approach to weathering. I am always reading about new techniques, but it's all about what looks good to you. Well done! 2slim
Love the weathering, Mike. No one approach to weathering is the correct way, we find this on the prototype too. All of the variations in rust, fading, peeling paint, damage, etc....
I like it the way it is. It looks beat up. The hand applied reporting marks look beat up. Leave it the way it is. If anyone asks, paint that is sun sensitive was used on the doors by the railroad.
