barry_hhh Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hi all , i need some info on weathering powders , i have never used them before so im wanting to know what brands you have used and have gotten good results with , i guess im mainly looking for rust and damage effects , any ideas ? thanks in advance! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227882-weathering-powder-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Rust; I like the forgeworld 'aged rust' and 'orange rust' powders. They're nice. Soot; I like Secret Weapon Miniatures powder. Verdigri: Secret Weapon again. The general trick with them is to stipple them with an old detail brush where you want them. Blow off excesss. For streaks, pull the brush down with them. You can also put a little alcohol / spirit on the model and tamp the powder into that to crust it up. The main thing is to practice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227882-weathering-powder-help/#findComment-2730056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 cheers for the feedback , i have just been to the local hobby store and found some mig pigments , i got the light rust to practise with , ill give your techniques a try , ill look into getting the forgeworld powders after i get a decent result with this one , do you use any alcohol or anything with the pigments? or just brush them on and be done with it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227882-weathering-powder-help/#findComment-2730219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Depends on the effect - a lot of the time you don't need to use anything. You can use white spirit, but I tend to use plain ol' Tamiya thinners if I need to wash them down. The best visual results are usually from brushing on dry pigment after the flatcoat stage. However, this can mean the pigment wears off and (worse) gets spread around on your fingers. Putting a drop of alcohol or spirit on makes the pigment behave a bit like a wash and bed down closer (making it a bit more robust). This can move it though (which you want if you're after a rain-streak effect). When sealing (varnishing) use a REALLY light spray to avoide dislodging the pigment. Any sealant at all will have an impact on colour and texture. In fact, I probably wouldn't risk using a rattlecan as you can't control the pressure very well - I tend to airbrush my varnish coats. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227882-weathering-powder-help/#findComment-2730577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 great advise , thanks very much. you taking the time out to answer in such a manner is what i love from these boards , quality help that will make a difference! by the way , your termie commission is a sight to behold!! love it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/227882-weathering-powder-help/#findComment-2730597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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