Weathering

[chevyfever2009]

I want to weather a few cars one for the derby cb build. I was looking at weathering kits and wanted to know which one was better and easier to use thanxs.

Edited September 9, 2013 by chevyfever2009

[chevyfever2009]

Any advice on which one to get or use ??

[Adam144]

The Tamiya sets are nice to work with, really user friendly. The brush is easy to use. I forget which ones of theirs I have but it makes brushing rust onto the parts extremely easy.

[Chillyb1]

I have all four (there may be a fifth now) Tamiya sets and highly recommend them. There is a great range of colors that are excellent for automobile modelers. I also have a couple sets from Bragdon Enterprises, which are sold under the name Weather System. They look like the stuff in your last photograph. Here's a link to some I found on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bragdon-Weather-System-Rust-Weather-Color-Kit-BRE-12-/400490208603?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5d3f139d5b

They offer some tones that are not available from Tamiya. Moreover, they go on differently: they are a kind of self-adhesive powder.

If I had to choose one over the other, then I'd probably go with the Tamiya. They are easier to apply and not as messy. But I don't have to choose; I prefer to have lots of weathering supplies to be able to create a wider variety of weathering effects.

[ronr]

Tamiya, Bragdon,Ak, Doc`s are all good weathering materials. But if you are looking for the mud look you can`t beat the real stuff thinned with water and flicked off a toothbrush. Quick tip: if you do not want it to come off with handling add a little white glue to the mix.

Check these out;

http://z8.invisionfree.com/Scale_Racing_Lobby/index.php?showtopic=39

http://z8.invisionfree.com/Scale_Racing_Lobby/index.php?showtopic=38

I sift my dirtand then put it in Blender. You can make it as fine as talcum powder if you want. It can be used as is for dusting engines, tires and interiors.

Edited September 15, 2013 by ronr