Weathering with Artist OilsWeathering with Artist Oils

Rick WatsonRick Watson

November 8, 2008November 8, 2008

BasicsBasics

This method is a simple way to quickly This method is a simple way to quickly weather cars with a rust like appearance.weather cars with a rust like appearance.

Identify the materials and show the Identify the materials and show the techniques for weathering with artists techniques for weathering with artists

oilsoils..

You cannot ‘over weather’ the You cannot ‘over weather’ the cars, if you think the weathering cars, if you think the weathering is too heavy, you can correct it is too heavy, you can correct it immediately and not ruin your immediately and not ruin your model.model. Each car takes 10 minutes or Each car takes 10 minutes or

less!less!

MaterialsMaterials 1 - Flat paint brush ½” wide1 - Flat paint brush ½” wide

You don’t need an expensive one – You don’t need an expensive one – average will workaverage will work

1 - Marble floor tile1 - Marble floor tile Go to Home Depot or Lowes and find one Go to Home Depot or Lowes and find one

that’s cheapthat’s cheap 1 - Tube of ‘Burnt Umber’ artist oil1 - Tube of ‘Burnt Umber’ artist oil

I only use oils, not acrylics. I cannot I only use oils, not acrylics. I cannot comment on results with acrylicscomment on results with acrylics

One tube goes a very long wayOne tube goes a very long way TurpentineTurpentine If you prefer, you can use If you prefer, you can use

Turpenoid which is odorless Turpenoid which is odorless TurpentineTurpentine

1 – Working container for 1 – Working container for TurpentineTurpentine I prefer a glass jar with lidI prefer a glass jar with lid

ToothpicksToothpicks A drop cloth or other material to A drop cloth or other material to

cover you working areacover you working area This can splatter!This can splatter!

Paper towelsPaper towels

PreparationPreparation

• Spread out your drop cloth to cover the working area. There is usually splatter. Wear some ‘splatterable’ clothes as well.

• Pour turpentine into the jar about ¼ full.

• Get your brush, paint, and toothpicks. Some paper towels are handy too.

• Lay your tile down in the center of your work area.

• Grab some rolling stock to weather!

WORK IN A VENTILATED AREA!

Get StartedGet Started

Apply a small amount of the oil paint onto the tile.

Load your brush with turpentine.

Using your brush, grab a very small amount of paint on the end.

Basic TechniqueBasic Technique

Using vertical strokes, drag the paint brush from the top to the

bottom of the car side.

Don’t worry about excess at the bottom.

Using this method, do this on all four sides of the car and the roof.

Basic TechniqueBasic TechniqueThis will be the initial

coat which will slightly dull the car’s paint.

Make sure your strokes are vertical as much as

possible.

** If the rust colored paint seems too thick, load up the brush with

turpentine and redo the vertical strokes. This

will lessen the effect of the weathering.

Wash ComparisonWash Comparison

The initial wash results have a subtle rust color.

The car color and lettering are toned down by the wash.

Adding Side RustAdding Side Rust

Lightly dip the tip of the brush in the oil paint.

Load the brush with Turpentine.

Blot if too wet.

Adding Side RustAdding Side RustDraw the loaded brush down to lessen the rust.

Continue on the sides and ends of the car.

The car body is complete.

Now, on to the roof.

Adding Roof RustAdding Roof RustDip the brush end in

paint and blot the roof in various

spots.

Load the brush with Turpentine.

Spread out the rust.

The Rust is CompleteThe Rust is Complete

Some additional options:- Use the same technique on the trucks.- Paint the wheels a rust like color. I prefer boxcar red.- Use an airbrush to add weathering to the trucks and underframe.

Keep the Rust from PoolingKeep the Rust from PoolingThe combination of Turpentine and Oil will collect at the bottom of the car

side.

Use your brush to absorb the excess.

Blot on a paper towel when the brush is getting

full.

Extra RustExtra RustUse a toothpick to

add specfic spots or horizontal lines.

Use the brush to draw the rust

streaks down.

The Rust is CompleteThe Rust is Complete

Questions?Questions?

Step up to the table to:

• View complete models

• See the difference between • New models• Washed models• Rusted models