This is a great idea! I have used it on several of my g scale freight cars with very pleasing results. You can simulate rust/dirt/grime/dust. It is so fine and textured, which seems impossible to duplicate with paint. This is the only way to go! Thanks for sharing.
G`day JR, Glad to hear you got some good results from this method. A bonus with it is that it`s reversible ........it should just wash off if you`re not happy with the result. Cheers Gormo
Great things those pastels Gormo, I 've been using them for years but never with hairspray. Your results are looking very interesting so I'll give it a try.............................John
Excellent "how to" Gormo, looks very effective. I am never sure if I can bring myself to weather some of my locos and rolling stock, when I eventually get around to it...Simon
I know what you mean Simon, but once you get the hang of it????.....it`s like having a chain saw.......you want to cut everything down....,or in this case......you want to weather everything......lol Cheers Gormo
Hi Gormo. A really good effect of a weather beaten wagon. I think I would go with the spray matt lacquer as you suggested toward the end of the video. I like it and definitely going to try it out.
Yes John......we`re really heading into weathering powder techniques with the matt laquer, however, have you ever wondered what they make weathering powder from.????.....I`m not sure myself, but it can`t be too far removed from pastels or chalks.?????? Cheers Gormo
I have a great western brake wagon to weather for my disused section so will give it a go ,it's odd seeing something with Shrewsbury on it in in Australia as I live just 10 minutes away from Shrewsbury
Wow and to think I have been watching videos saying you MUST use matte clear spray and the ONLY way to weather is by investing money in an air brush. GREAT VIDEO!
G`day Mr. Victorian, There is nearly always more than one way to do most things in railway modelling. Lots of videos on UA-cam are about just that. People tend to experiment to achieve results the same as the known method for a fraction of the cost. Thanks for your comments and stay safe. Cheers Gormo
Hi mate! Just found your site and subscribed to it and a brilliant `how to` video may I say using the scarpering method and hair spray!! Thank you.....John
Another great tutorial Gormo...maybe some shades of green to represent moss type growth on roof? There's no end to what you can do thanks again for some tips love it
Hi Unguras, Hairspray.........same as used on your hair available in pressure pack cans from the supermarket. aldimum.com.au/protane-hair-spray-extra-firm-hold/ Cheers Gormo
Thanks David, Yes correct...it will wash off.....plus masking will help keep areas free of weathering over spray. These demos are done in a hurry to get across the basic concepts. I leave it up to you guys to work on the detail. Cheers, Gormo
Hi Lotfi, I am not sure if it will work on gloss lacquer, I have not tried that sort of surface. The pastel may not cling to the surface. There are other methods though with weathering powders and Isopropyl Alcohol which may work.??? You could try Googling for further information. Cheers Gormo
Great Chesterford Junction Model Railway ....hi Gormo ....yes when mixing the paint with pastels it gives a gritty texture on stock or metalwork then I add rusting on top ...but I guess it all ends the same as yours which I've not tried , only a base coat of rust paint over the grit surface then hairspray and a topcoat of colour then rub away surface where required. But I like your method seems more effective for small areas , more control I think....regards fred
Thanks for that Fred, That`s interesting..?????.....because my friend Gary suggested a similar method with Talcum powder, for when I paint the cobblestones in my engine shed yard. The idea is to give that gritty texture and apparently the Talcum powder absorbs the paint colour. He also said that if it doesn`t work.....at least it smells nice....lol Thanks for the exchange of information.!!! Cheers Gormo
That`s right Martin, any cheap hairspray, I tend to go for the extreme / mega / firm hold stuff, but I get my own supply rather than upset the missus.....lol Cheers Gormo
Great tutorial and love the fact it's my hometown guards can 👍👍
A very good tutorial, nicely explained and motivating. I can't wait to have a go with the chalk pastels. Thanks for posting. - Angus
No Worries Angus,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Gormo
This is a great idea! I have used it on several of my g scale freight cars with very pleasing results. You can simulate rust/dirt/grime/dust. It is so fine and textured, which seems impossible to duplicate with paint. This is the only way to go! Thanks for sharing.
G`day JR,
Glad to hear you got some good results from this method. A bonus with it is that it`s reversible ........it should just wash off if you`re not happy with the result.
Cheers
Gormo
Im guessing its a bit like using those ready-made weathering powders you can buy for model-kits ?
Great video. Well explained and pretty useful. Thank you.
That was an excellent and useful vid, thank you very much!
You`re Welcome Andrew
Cheers
Gormo
Very good video. Thanks for sharing.
Great things those pastels Gormo, I 've been using them for years but never with hairspray. Your results are looking very interesting so I'll give it a try.............................John
Nothing ventured nothing gained John.......but as I suggested in the video.....try it on some old stock first to get the feel of it.
Cheers
Gormo
Thanks for the tip, I've tried all sorts including make up, I'll keep watching 😃👍
Excellent "how to" Gormo, looks very effective. I am never sure if I can bring myself to weather some of my locos and rolling stock, when I eventually get around to it...Simon
I know what you mean Simon, but once you get the hang of it????.....it`s like having a chain saw.......you want to cut everything down....,or in this case......you want to weather everything......lol
Cheers
Gormo
Hi Gormo. A really good effect of a weather beaten wagon. I think I would go with the spray matt lacquer as you suggested toward the end of the video. I like it and definitely going to try it out.
Yes John......we`re really heading into weathering powder techniques with the matt laquer, however, have you ever wondered what they make weathering powder from.????.....I`m not sure myself, but it can`t be too far removed from pastels or chalks.??????
Cheers
Gormo
Looks great!
Very good job! Congrats! :)
That wagon looks like it's ready for the scrapper's torch!
Yep !!!......where`s my blowtorch..????
Cheers
Gormo
Fabulous result!
Woow...great video....thanks from Brazil
G`day Gustavo,
You are welcome
Cheers Gormo
best i have seen in terms of DIY weathering and the effects.
Thanks Galacticmaster,
Cheers Gormo
I have a great western brake wagon to weather for my disused section so will give it a go ,it's odd seeing something with Shrewsbury on it in in Australia as I live just 10 minutes away from Shrewsbury
It`s a small World these days.....LOL
Cheers
Gormo
Wow and to think I have been watching videos saying you MUST use matte clear spray and the ONLY way to weather is by investing money in an air brush. GREAT VIDEO!
G`day Mr. Victorian,
There is nearly always more than one way to do most things in railway modelling.
Lots of videos on UA-cam are about just that. People tend to experiment to achieve results the same as the known method for a fraction of the cost.
Thanks for your comments and stay safe.
Cheers Gormo
Hi mate! Just found your site and subscribed to it and a brilliant `how to` video may I say using the scarpering method and hair spray!! Thank you.....John
Thanks John,
Glad you enjoyed the how to.
Cheers
Gormo
Hi Gormo. You could also try using a coarse grade emery/sandpaper instead of the blade to get finer particles.
Thanks Ray.....I haven`t tried that method but I`ll give it a go.
Cheers Gormo
Another great tutorial Gormo...maybe some shades of green to represent moss type growth on roof? There's no end to what you can do thanks again for some tips love it
Thanks Paul,
Yes some greens would be a good idea.......thanks for the suggestion
Stay safe
Cheers Gormo
great video I will give it a go but with weathering powders sea if that works Anthony
It should work fine Anthony....good luck
Cheers
Gormo
Your other colours would be good for representing faded paints eg pinks on faded red paint. Great video!
Thanks Christopher,
Yes.....good suggestion there....I will use that.!!!!
Cheers
Gormo
Awesome! Sorry, with what solutions did you spray (than you added pastels)? I didn't understand properly. Thank you!
Hi Unguras,
Hairspray.........same as used on your hair available in pressure pack cans from the supermarket.
aldimum.com.au/protane-hair-spray-extra-firm-hold/
Cheers
Gormo
Will be having a go at that
Good idea apart from the 'rust' texture on the wooden planking, for obvious reasons. I imagine it being hairspray the whole lot will wash off.
Thanks David,
Yes correct...it will wash off.....plus masking will help keep areas free of weathering over spray. These demos are done in a hurry to get across the basic concepts. I leave it up to you guys to work on the detail.
Cheers, Gormo
does it work on a diecast model that's finished in gloss lacquer ?
Hi Lotfi,
I am not sure if it will work on gloss lacquer, I have not tried that sort of surface. The pastel may not cling to the surface. There are other methods though with weathering powders and Isopropyl Alcohol which may work.???
You could try Googling for further information.
Cheers
Gormo
Hi Gormo....great weathering I like the heavy rust effect ! ...do you use any pastels mixed with paint ... fred
Hi Fred,
No.....I`ve never tried pastels mixed with paint............is this another weathering method,..?????
Cheers
Gormo
Great Chesterford Junction Model Railway ....hi Gormo ....yes when mixing the paint with pastels it gives a gritty texture on stock or metalwork then I add rusting on top ...but I guess it all ends the same as yours which I've not tried , only a base coat of rust paint over the grit surface then hairspray and a topcoat of colour then rub away surface where required. But I like your method seems more effective for small areas , more control I think....regards fred
Thanks for that Fred,
That`s interesting..?????.....because my friend Gary suggested a similar method with Talcum powder, for when I paint the cobblestones in my engine shed yard. The idea is to give that gritty texture and apparently the Talcum powder absorbs the paint colour. He also said that if it doesn`t work.....at least it smells nice....lol
Thanks for the exchange of information.!!!
Cheers
Gormo
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Can it be “fixed” with Matt varnish spray, perhaps?
Possibly Bobby.....haven`t tried that myself..????
Cheers
Gormo
NOT TO UNDERMINE YOUR WORK -BUT I USE MATT PAINTS TO DO SAME THING AND IS MORE PERMANANT...KEEP IT UP AND STAY WELL-YOU AND DOT.
Thanks for the tip Larry
Cheers
Gormo
Hi Gormo. So thats just ordinary hairspray borrowed from my wife, yes?
That`s right Martin, any cheap hairspray, I tend to go for the extreme / mega / firm hold stuff, but I get my own supply rather than upset the missus.....lol
Cheers
Gormo
Fomo, you must be a very caring guy
Well possibly?????.....but it`s better to have my own supply rather than risk the wrath of the little lady
Cheers,
Gormo
hummmm bastante improlijo e irreal los efectos....va con onda vieja....
Gracias........I think ..????
Cheers
Gormo