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Cody, This is a great idea and looks even easier than trying to do the same thing with the old Floquil enamels. Have you figured out a way to do oil leaks and spills?
This video is a great start – but I'd like to see more along these lines. When I've asked about some of the most amazing weathering jobs I've seen at shows I often get the response "oils". It'd be nice to see a video that runs through the whole process start to finish. Do the oils need to dry between colors – or can you put all of the colors of rust on at once to let nature take it's course with the weathering?
There's no reason you can't do this with common model enamels which dry quicker. Of course they are more permanent as well, where artist oils can be cleaned off completely in most cases well after you've had a chance to "live with" your work and "sleep on it". Also remember that unprotected decals can be destroyed by techniques like these. Make sure any of your own work or stock features that you cherish are sealed or impervious to things you will apply over them. Remember, if you're not sure how something will be affected, experiment on as small or unseen of a location as possible before committing to a large un-restorable area.
Very good—will give it a try
I look forward to trying artist oils for weathering. Thanks for the video.
I will try this technique
Thanks Cody, I'll try this technique.
Thank You 🙂
ware do you get turpinoid cant find it any ware? thanks for your help.
Another great vid , Cody . I would like to know what you would recommand for the dark color piece ( black 55 gal drums , for example ) in simulating rust and spills of oils , acid , or other toxic waste ??? Again , thank's for those good tips . Pierre from Canada
Interesting, can the same effect be made with Artists Acrylics and alcohol?
Ok, I went out, bought supplies & attempted to emulate Cody.
As soon as the paint dries, I'll post a pic in the forums for critiquing.
Thanks Cody
Most folks act like this is some kind of wizardry and it really isn't – Thanks Cody for making it so easy and good looking.
That looks great and nice video
I have also used acrylics for weathering especially with the drybrush weathering technique from a different "Expert Tips" video.
I just purchased the same materials Cody used in his video including a 4 ml bottle of Turpenoid, artist palette, and brushes for under $30. The artist oils were $4 and the Turpeniod was $6.
Since you are using a very small amount and the oils have a long shelf life, these materials will last many years to come… especially in N-scale!
thank you cody for the weather ideal .are the paints exspeny? the reason why i ask is some of us old people are on budget.
This video is golden. I use to apply a huge gray wash and I'd call that weathering, but since the weathering special in the April edition of Model Railroader, I redid some rolling stock of mine, and I'm really happy with the results 🙂 All I use, however, is water and some acrylics, so to answer to Jacob, yes, it's quite possible 🙂
Fantastic. Nicely done and thank you.
Thanks Cody, I have always been a bit scared to try weathering, but now I will be confident enough to give it a try
Cody, Good video, I've used this technique.
Keep up the good work.
Frank
Artist oils do work really well. Some of your viewers have wondered about using acrylics but I think they dry way too fast for this technique. I have recently begun using WATER MIXABLE oils. They work like the regular oils but dry a little quicker. The best part is that you can use alcohol or Windex for thinner (much cheaper than turps) and clean your brushes with soap and water.
Great video wish it was a little longer but you can,t have everything. Will give this ago as i have already and only used pastels up till now.
Thanks Cody
Thanks for the tips, really looks good . keep the ideas comming how we all can get the most out of our hobby
Thanks again.
Once again, great video! However, could you do this with acrylics and water?