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Isn't there a way to make rust from modeling supplies alone (i.e. not using actual rust)?
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There are many varieties of rust - and most of them look different depending on the scale we're talking about. In most scales all but the most severe kinds of rust are practically smooth. My take on them is to mix gun-metal and brown paints - and most of the mixixng is done on the painted object itself - and that's good enough for me. Of course you can modify that in many ways - just try for yourself and the best thing to do here is to watch the real thing closely and try to model what you see. Hope it helps - good luck and have a nice day
Paweł
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Some lines of hobby paint have a rust colored paint- Testors does for enamels. I find dry brushing paint does a rust film nicely, a rust wash made from paint works well for gravity streaked rust.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Micromark has this product:
www.micromark.com/rust-n-dust,9562.html
Related article from that link:
rrmodelcraftsman.com/.../cm_craftsmantoolchest_02.php
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I have a question. Anyone have any experience with using pastel chalks or eyeliner make-up for this application? How well does it work?
Comanche pilot Bump. I have a question. Anyone have any experience with using pastel chalks or eyeliner make-up for this application? How well does it work?
Ive used the Tamiya compact type stuff for rust on a few projects. I like how that stuff works.
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Turpenoid wash with Burnt Sienna.
Go sparingly.
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Modelers having been using pastels for ages. It works well, some complain that is blows off when the try to seal it. I dont see how that could happen unless your spaying at 100 psi.
When rusting up parts like exhaust pipes and the like, I followed a tip from another modeler by mixing baking soda into my base coat of flat black. The texture of the baking soda then "grabs" dry brushing very well. After that dries, you then can dry brush various coats of colors onto the parts. I used Testor's enamels because they seem to dry brush better than acrylics for me. I used rust, dark brown, red and copper one after another with out letting each coat to dry.
Here a pic of a 1/48 Avenger engine exhaust I've done this way.
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I assume you apply the baking soda on a brushed on finish?
Yes, just mix the baking soda with flat black and brush it on the bare plastic.
For those wanting to use pastels or such powders, many larger hardware or paint stores sell powder pigments for tinting plaster, concrete and such. These include many earthy colors including rust-like reds. They are far cheaper from a hardware store than from hobby shops or vendors, though they come in large packages which may be a lifetime supply.
Rouge is basically finely ground "rust" and also can be used to create rust weathering. The purest and rustiest looking is what is known as jeweler's rouge, used for polishing metal jewelry.
Could you elaborate on where I could find these pigments? I have searched Home Depot and Lowes and could not find them.
Here's a suggestion:
http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-Powdered-Concrete-Plaster-Cement/dp/B001TDQFQA
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I thought the goal was to get this stuff locally.
JMorgan Could you elaborate on where I could find these pigments? I have searched Home Depot and Lowes and could not find them.
Try an Ace hardware. They have more freedom in what they stock.
JMorgan I thought the goal was to get this stuff locally.
Sorry, I just assumed the goal was to get some.
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