This is brilliant thanks for sharing your process, being a beginner I have some N gauge buildings and this is a great way to remove that fresh plastic look. Ordering powders now to give it a go.
My wife suggested some time ago, since I’m using cosmetic brushes, why not go to the Dollar Store and get a pack of lady’s makeup as your weathering powder? I did and for a modeler on a budget it worked good. Sealed with hairspray.
People don’t have any idea how versatile cheap mica powder mica can be! This sort of stuff, clay projects, plastics/resin, wood... etc... hi5 to your wife!
Cool Im a beginner also. I have a little layout with the Pennsylvania Flyer Lionel train set and i will definitely send you a link of my project when im in the process of adding on to my layout.
Hi SlyDrJ! That's a great question. We are currently out of stock in the chalks. However, you can order directly from Walthers Model Railroading, which is a national model train distributor. As youtube doesn't allow links in the comments, I'll send you a message with the information shortly. :) Hope that helps!
There's really no difference between shaved and powdered chalks and weathering pigments. "Weathering Pigments" is a way to get you to pay retail for their marketing.
No, you'll just get a smearing effect that doesn't work the same. However, try ANYTHING, you can't really go wrong, and in most cases you can just wash any "mistakes" away before sealing.
Justin, oil base chalk should work just fine. Try shaving a piece with the edge of a razor blade or hobby knife and if you can get a fine dust, it will work. The cheapest chalk from your hobby or art store is as goos as any for weathering and detail.
Ya know I've found that eye shadow make-up that ya get at the Dollar Tree store sticks better than any weathering powders (chalks and pastels) I've ever used and it only costs $1.00. Ya get 12 different shades of earth colours ranging from light brown to dark earth including a rust colour. Did I mention it only costs $1.00? I've been using this quite extensively and they work better than any weathering powders.
Never pay for branded model weathering items. I've done same W. It's what makes the hobby so much fun, finding and developing interesting ways to do things in scale that wouldn't make sense otherwise. You can find bags of new and nused make up and powders and chalks in surprising places!
You should use red chalk on the red walls. Not the grey color! Now it´s too much dirt. Next time you build the plastic kit make sure to paint all details first with base ground color. It´s more easier to add the chalk after if you like dirt some where on the buildings.
Here are some constructive comments. I may sound a bit harsh at first, but I'm only trying to help. Before you start weathering a scale model, wouldn't it be a good idea to learn how to build AND PAINT a model, decently? You can throw chalk all over the place in thick layers, but the transparent plastic is still transparent. And there is too much white, on this model. Not true to life. Learn how to assemble a model. I can see an awful lot of flaws. Glue is everywhere and parts are not flush with other parts. First, paint the model decently, then add chalk SPARINGLY and in the correct place. This way, you will get a far better looking model. More realistic and for sure more pleasing to look at. I know, this is only a demonstration, but next time, make a better video. Chalk has a lot more potential than what's shown here.With all due respect, this model just looks bad.
It is bad when you are up at 1:00 am trying to learn new techniques in modeling only to find someone who is learning and does a horrible job on a video. Refine your work, then make a video. This is a total waste of time, would not look good on any layout.
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This video is 11 years old, but it answered a lot of my questions very quickly! Thank you so much!
This is brilliant thanks for sharing your process, being a beginner I have some N gauge buildings and this is a great way to remove that fresh plastic look. Ordering powders now to give it a go.
Awesome method. Enjoyed the video. Cheers.
Thanks for taking the time to share. It was very helpful.
[thank, you for you're helpful video.👍 I, found a metal box of hobby weathering chalks. so now that I found you're video I'll know what to do]👍🙏
My wife suggested some time ago, since I’m using cosmetic brushes, why not go to the Dollar Store and get a pack of lady’s makeup as your weathering powder? I did and for a modeler on a budget it worked good. Sealed with hairspray.
People don’t have any idea how versatile cheap mica powder mica can be! This sort of stuff, clay projects, plastics/resin, wood... etc... hi5 to your wife!
Cool Im a beginner also. I have a little layout with the Pennsylvania Flyer Lionel train set and i will definitely send you a link of my project when im in the process of adding on to my layout.
if you spray the dullcoat on BEFORE applying the chalk you don't have to spray it on after.
[looks, great]👍
Thanks a ton!! Got a WW2 Tiger two that i'm gonna try this technique on. Thanks again !!!!! I'll send you a link of my project once complete. :)
THIS IS A BASIC INTRODUCTORY VIDEO, everyone take all of your centuries of modeling experience elsewhere. He gets the points across clearly.
Hi SlyDrJ! That's a great question. We are currently out of stock in the chalks. However, you can order directly from Walthers Model Railroading, which is a national model train distributor. As youtube doesn't allow links in the comments, I'll send you a message with the information shortly. :) Hope that helps!
Awesome! Glad I could help. I definitely look forward to seeing it!
Hub Hobby need the telephone for IMO trains O gauge I just got to know how much I'd cost
Hub Hobby Center go to his shop
Great video, very insightful!!! New sub!!!
What size and type of brush did you use?
A nice job.
Great tutorial. When you touch the building, will your fingerprints show up on it. If so, ho can i prevent this?
The dollar coat will help you with that. Once you seal it, your fingers won't disturb the chalk anymore
I have a question: which CIAK have I to use for the ROUGH? :-)
Quickie question?? Are these actually chalks or weathering pigments? Just never heard of anyone using chalk before although why ever not huh?
There's really no difference between shaved and powdered chalks and weathering pigments. "Weathering Pigments" is a way to get you to pay retail for their marketing.
are you wetting those sponges or brushes at all?
No, you'll just get a smearing effect that doesn't work the same.
However, try ANYTHING, you can't really go wrong, and in most cases you can just wash
any "mistakes" away before sealing.
Is this oil based chalk or what kind of chalk would you say if I was to get from a art store and smash up.....?
Dafuq is oil based chalk? Lol
Justin, oil base chalk should work just fine. Try shaving a piece with the edge of a razor blade or hobby knife and if you can get a fine dust, it will work. The cheapest chalk from your hobby or art store is as goos as any for weathering and detail.
Ya know I've found that eye shadow make-up that ya get at the Dollar Tree store sticks better than any weathering powders (chalks and pastels) I've ever used and it only costs $1.00. Ya get 12 different shades of earth colours ranging from light brown to dark earth including a rust colour. Did I mention it only costs $1.00? I've been using this quite extensively and they work better than any weathering powders.
W. Rusty Lane ......do you still seal it when done? I’m assuming you do
Never pay for branded model weathering items. I've done same W. It's what makes the hobby so much fun, finding and developing interesting ways to do things in scale that wouldn't make sense otherwise. You can find bags of new and nused make up and powders and chalks in surprising places!
wouldn't have been better to have painted the blacksmiths shop before adding the chalks. and to mask the windows as the dull coat will frost them.
@Royal Onyx Yup, have been watching on flixzone for since november myself :)
@Royal Onyx Definitely, been using flixzone for since november myself =)
I was looking for a dog on this model as he mentions RUFF a few times 🤔
very informative
You should use red chalk on the red walls. Not the grey color! Now it´s too much dirt. Next time you build the plastic kit make sure to paint all details first with base ground color. It´s more easier to add the chalk after if you like dirt some where on the buildings.
Sorry. I made he first comment in the middle of the video. I hadnt seen the part about dullcote yet.
use tobacco ashes,it works like magic,it does not come off.and the model does not smell like a stale ashtray!!
Here are some constructive comments. I may sound a bit harsh at first, but I'm only trying to help.
Before you start weathering a scale model, wouldn't it be a good idea to learn how to build AND PAINT a model, decently? You can throw chalk all over the place in thick layers, but the transparent plastic is still transparent. And there is too much white, on this model. Not true to life. Learn how to assemble a model. I can see an awful lot of flaws. Glue is everywhere and parts are not flush with other parts.
First, paint the model decently, then add chalk SPARINGLY and in the correct place. This way, you will get a far better looking model. More realistic and for sure more pleasing to look at.
I know, this is only a demonstration, but next time, make a better video. Chalk has a lot more potential than what's shown here.With all due respect, this model just looks bad.
Wow, so this is what respect, due respect, looks like.
It is bad when you are up at 1:00 am trying to learn new techniques in modeling only to find someone who is learning and does a horrible job on a video. Refine your work, then make a video. This is a total waste of time, would not look good on any layout.
I know you are American, but please learn to pronounce your words properly, it's CHALK not Chuk, and it's Roof, not Ruff !!
Americans pronounce those words correctly. This is a special case.
If they are Canadian they add “AY?” after every sentence Ay.
you don't have to be an ass.
Sounded ok to me! I ain’t as edjucated as you though!
You arrogant SOB!