Model Railroad Weathering - Salt Chipping

Model Railroad Weathering - Salt Chipping
Some very striking weathering effects can be achieved just with stuff you find around the house. This tutorial video shows how one can use salt to create a very realistic chipped paint effect on a freelance boxcar I am working on. Salt chipping is the first of several “subtractive” methods of weathering model trains that I will be exploring as part of this channel.
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Salt Chipping Technique

[@JCsRiptrack]

So what unusual techniques have you used to weathering or paint your models? Oh yes! You get to see me using weathering pigments finally!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

You brought salt weathering to a whole new level. Ive doe it before but I like how you added more colors to the base layer. It really helps add some depth to the rust. Thats something I haven't done before. Thanks for your help.

[@JCsRiptrack]

There's a few different ways to handle the base layer. Another one that works is using a foam-gauze type mask and spraying different colours through it to create pitted/mottled look on the surface of the model. The trouble is, I've not found a foam gauze that works (apparently the packaging in an iPhone is good for that).

[@sparky107107]

now that is some advanced weathering technique. looks very sharp. and really ages the rail can to something that looks like a old abandoned rail car, that has sat for years.

[@JCsRiptrack]

Pretty much, although there's always a prototype example of something this beat up still in service. :)

[@wilzdart]

I found the Technic was something I had heard about but never tried. I plan on using this on my next car I do. Thanks for showing this in the detail you did...

[@JCsRiptrack]

No problem. Let me know how it goes!

[@w.rustylane5650]

I have found that eye shadow make-up you get at the Dollar Tree store sticks better than any weathering powders (pastels and chalks) I've ever used. And it costs only $1.00. You get 12 earth tone colours ranging from light brown to dark earth tones including a rust colour. Did I mention that it only costs $1.00? I've been using this quite extensively and it works better than any weathering powder.

[@JCsRiptrack]

Ralph Renzetti started his craft with various forms of makeup including eyeshadows.

[@vicestes1393]

Great video, as usual. Your knowledge and skills are limitless!!

[@JCsRiptrack]

Limitless may be a bit strong. I've just had a chance to see what modelers in other silos do... :)

[@vicestes1393]

@@JCsRiptrack And modest too! Regardless, I greatly enjoy your videos and your passion.

[@JCsRiptrack]

Thanks Vic. :)

[@hobbytimewithpapadan8436]

Great video. Very well presented and easy to follow. I haven’t tried the salt method yet but I have used Sophisticated Finishes with very good results on model cars to get a rusted effect. Now I just have to try on train cars. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next video on decals. Papadan

[@JCsRiptrack]

Thanks Papadan. The decal step is both easier and more complicated a process. Hopefully I can get the footage done soon!

[@jonstokes7588]

I weather all my rolling stock using an Ouija board and a Mayan incantation I filtered through Google translate. The results are mixed, some cars look really dirty and rusty, others tend to wail and weep blood.

[@JCsRiptrack]

I've found that when I go that route, I usually end up with lots of gremlins. Maybe using salt will keep the demons out of your rolling stock? ;) Great reply!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Could you show weathering using coal dust... I have over 2 gal. of coal dust and would like to know how to best use it on my rail cars and layout.... TY

[@JCsRiptrack]

I've admittedly not use real or even fake coal on any of my models yet. I know that some modelers have made use of it on their coal hauling lines. Stay tuned.

[@orkstuff5635]

Thanks for the vid, I'd thought that that was how it was supposed to work (but I had been using table salt so that's probs why my efforts were less than impressive) - I'll be giving sea salt a go next :-)

[@JCsRiptrack]

Yes, the square salt gives an odd sort of look. Try the sea salt, but also make sure to use finer ones like the baking soda mixed in with it to get the finer effect.

[@4everdc302]

I use powered ginger out of the kitchen for HO scale corn spillage on hopper cars.Cornmeal's to big.

[@craigcole8324]

I use hairspray

[@JCsRiptrack]

I've not done it yet, but I am planning on doing a video on the hairspray technique, and comparing it to chipping fluids that some companies have put out.

[@craigcole8324]

@@JCsRiptrack I have used both heavy chipping and chips and scratches they work great but the hairspray in my opinion is more controlled and the chips are finer and more to scale and you can get a big hairspray for cheap. Enjoy watching your videos

[@geraldbrooks2763]

I've always had better results with hairspray

[@JCsRiptrack]

Hairspray is one of the other subtractive techniques that I'm going to to be showing. It's significant enough that companies like AK Interactive and Ammo by Mig have started putting out their own chipping fluids. As Ralph mentions elsewhere, the challenge with these techniques is scaling, and how well it does or doesn't do that.

[@orkstuff5635]

@@JCsRiptrack Wouldn't scaling be more down to the size of the brush, the diameter of the bristles and the lengths of the brush-strokes?