Quick & Easy Model Rail Weathering POWDERS

I thought I would show you the easiest way to weather your rail rolling stock which is also the cheapest way too.
In the next video I will show how I add rust to your models.

[@Allixer]

omg you are so freeking smart putting it on the roof and then having it fall down on to the sides Definitely will be trying this

[@GYRUSS]

Thanks mate.

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

Well done. I love how subtle the paint marker is on the wheels

[@KennyLong1]

Thank you for spending the time to show us your techniques! I learned some quick things to try.

[@GYRUSS]

I want to do a rust video using only craft paints. Thanks for looking in.

[@KennyLong1]

@@GYRUSS That sounds like a good one! Sign me up! :-)

[@4everdc302]

I enjoy how everyone does it slightly different but all coming out intriguing. Or intriguing to me.🚂🚃🇨🇦

[@Alerrecks]

Wow that's smart putting on the roof and having it fall. I will have to try that. Great work!

[@GYRUSS]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. I have to admit that i tend to mix what ever powders I have until I get a colour I like. That way the weathering isn't the same on every model.

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

One of the best weathering videos I have seen , will be trying this out .......Peter

[@GYRUSS]

Thank you Peter.....much appreciated.

[@whereismymind9429]

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[@GYRUSS]

Caroline K. Thanks for the link. I've just clicked on the link and bought some.👍

[@hotrainnovice705]

You probably want to hit that with some mat coating to remove the shine. Great video.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoy video thanks very much.

[@MagictrainsOrg]

This is the very best weathering video I haved ever seen! :D

[@howarth004]

Very well demonstrated , I use those pens (white ) ideal for white lines on the road

[@icebobk6702]

I’ve been looking for some weathering techniques for my German Sturmpanzer A7V model and it is for a school project and I no experience with washes and that and so I found this video and works really well. I’ve made a diorama on the German Spring Offensive In Roye, France 1918. It will be my third diorama and Ive Beine using new techniques like using foam and clay. But I accidentally melted large portions of the foam when I sprayed varnish to seal the clay which was cheap Chinese’s stuff that kept cracking. I made large holes in it which kinda look like artillery craters. So I kept them and painted the model in different shades and brown and then sprayed diluted PVA and sprinkled sifted dirt and Then sprinkled some grass stuff and put trees and bushes and about to put my A7V on. thanks for the video

[@GYRUSS]

It sounds like you did a pretty good job. Weathering something is a case of experimentation. I’m glad it worked out.

[@25mfd]

good vid... super easy... and it's just enough to knock the plastic shine off the car... very simple

[@GYRUSS]

I am glad it helped. I hope to make a newer version of this sometime.

[@RailroadScannerMan15]

kitchen paper, aka paper towel. haha. and good tutorial. too much involved with air brushes and definitely more effective using these techniques. :) good stuff.

[@GYRUSS]

Thanks so much for your nice comment.

[@swiv99]

this seems much easier and less messy than using a lil paint brush and testors paint, like i did way back in the 9o's. Never did the airbrush thing either, having to deal with smelly paints/thinners and extra equip. Ya dont need much to achieve a realistic effect...thanx for the tutorial

[@w.rustylane5650]

I've found that eye shadow make-up from the Dollar Tree store works better than weathering pastel chalks. Since it is make-up it sticks a lot better than chalk. Plus the fact that it only costs $1.00, which in my book, is very cheap. I use the earth tones which range from light brown to dark earth.

[@alcopower5710]

Would you recommend spraying something like Testors Dull Coat when done with the powder? If it will be handle somewhat often. Your car looks great 👍

[@GYRUSS]

I would certainly give the model i light dusting of flat coat or hairspray. Cheers

[@genemeadowsphotos]

Easy way to get started for beginner thank you

[@GYRUSS]

I am glad you found it useful.

[@PeterGlen-s9z]

Love the KISS way for model rr

[@brennangrego2679]

just an FYI these are from my home state and they sit in a siding at the Ford plant in Durand, Michigan. They are VERY weathered.

[@Salty_reviews]

I would recommend you spray it in matte clear before applying the powders for more of it to stick

[@dennisbrowder6316]

Thankx man nice idea's

[@jamurphy8386]

One tip (mostly for the viewers) from my friend, Carmine, a master modeler..... Firstly, Gloss Clearcoat will make the model 10x harder for the weathering powders to adhere! Also, spraying a Clearcoat of ANY kind, *after* you're done weathering, will almost certainly wash out all of your hard work indeed!! MAYBE a very light dusting of paint, from a good distance..... but that should be it. ;-) If you are going heavy on the weathering, you really want to spray the entire car(wagon) with Testors Dull-Cote, or other QUALITY hobby grade flat clear spray paint. Reason to be specific is, something like a Krylon, or some off brand, store brand flat clear paint will almost ALWAYS leave a film or hazy patina over the model, that will likely ruin the finish. The reason FOR the Flat clear paint is simply - it creates a microscopic layer of coarse and slightly absorbent surface. Then, even old, very light colours, or even dried out weathering chalks, will have a great surface to really "bite" into the model. The chalks will also have much better, longer lasting coverage, using less product. (LESS money!!) Also, premium weathering powders (Bragdon's, Humbrol, Dave's) have additives that allows the chalk to stick much better than basic types.... But they also cost nearly Double! Continue on Sir.... You're doing a great service to the Hobby!

[@FishplateFilms]

Nice demo Gyruss!, I also can't figure out why the UK hasn't gone over to auto couplers? Even down here we went to knuckles in the late 70's- 80's! Thanks for the tips mate! Cheers Gregg:-)

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Very good. I want to try weathering powders, bt i tend to use dry brushing method. I have some vids showing my outcomes, hav a look and advise lol

[@justkiddin08]

wow that's amazing, good job!

[@GYRUSS]

Thank you very much.

[@dannismith3038]

could you tell us what make of powders you use please, it was a great how to video, many thanks for sharing it with us.

[@manolo602]

Awesome video. Go to my fav videos list.

[@EDOTrains]

have you found any issues with conductivity after using the chalks regularly?

[@DjSideways]

Great video....really enjoyed it. What colours did you mix to get the dusty colour?

[@1romcat]

Can you list the paint pens you used, maker and colour, and the weathering powder as well? Cheers, Jeff

[@MagictrainsOrg]

Me too! ;)

[@tc228888]

Nicely done !...Hairspray ??...HMMM....Cheaper maybe then a MATTE Medium I suppose...never tried it ...might give it a go . Thank you for sharing

[@GYRUSS]

Thanks Dave

[@vrartist]

can you tell a semi beginner what weathering powders actually are? did you make them? if so from what and how? or purchase them? etc thanks for the great videos.

[@daviddavis7752]

After the paper towel, it looks less shiny.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I like how easy this looks. Does the powder stick pretty good or will it start to come off when the car is in a box after a while?

[@GYRUSS]

You can used a light spray of Dull or mat varnish over the model before you start. Also a light spray of hairspray or mat varnish to seal the powders in. Thanks.

[@TheRailfanDan]

GYRUSS Ok thanks a lot!

[@reakingringpiece]

how can you spray varnish wont it just spray the powder away? or brush it away ? great video btw

[@gabem6863]

@@reakingringpiece Gently spray from above, letting the spray fall like a mist or rain on the car.

[@obioho]

🎉🎉🎉

[@burrowd88130]

Could you ( or have you in a different video) shown how to spray with hairspray? At least type of hairspray?

[@Tony-1971]

Nice. How do you fix the powder? Can you use an acrylic lacquer like Tamiya clear coat?

[@GYRUSS]

AESCULAPTORmark3 As long as you use a minimal amount of the spray you should be okay. One spray pas over the model. Let dry and then another very minimal spray will do it. I think on this model I used hairspray which is good because over tim it adds another level of weathering.

[@Tony-1971]

@@GYRUSS Thank-you very much for the info. Much appreciated. I'll remember it.

[@robertmartinez1228]

The paint's a bit flat actually. but good as well.

[@GYRUSS]

Thanks for your comment. I may do another video later when I show the dunking method of weathering and will have a go at dry brushing too. Thanks again.

[@brycetienter9772]

How snowing in march in the UK???? In Minnesota we have snow sometimes into May.

[@GYRUSS]

We've had a pretty mild winter here. Thanks.

[@gramnylen5961]

so do you put the hair spray on after you put the powder on or before?

[@GYRUSS]

Hi, I usually spray the hairspray after the application of powders but remember to use only a small amount.

[@GYRUSS]

Thanks mate. Check out my rust weathering video too. The weathering powder is a mixture depending of what I have available. As long as it looks right.

[@sergeanttj3810]

instead of hair spray, do you think clear coat matte spray paint would work?

[@mitchellhogg4627]

SergeantTJ its what you really should use! people just use hairspray because its a cheap alternative most people already own. either work fine

[@sergeanttj3810]

ok, thanks

[@angusdassler3052]

Instead of "kitchen paper" one could use wash with black paint and thinner or alcohol. (Not BEER!)

[@GYRUSS]

Thankyou for your kind comment.

[@thrillwill7536]

Can you buy those deco paint markers in the USA without shipping overseas?

[@GYRUSS]

They are really just paint pens so you should be able to get them under a different name.

[@thrillwill7536]

GYRUSS Thanks! Turns out Uchida works really well

[@sebastian.stamour]

What brand of powder do you prefer to use?

[@GYRUSS]

Hi, it doesn't much matter what powder you use. They do the same job. The powders I use are the cheapest ones from the hobby shop. There are other brands from military model suppliers Vallejo which I like but are quite expensive. Great for small models but when you have a line of freight cars to weather it becomes expensive. I hope that's helped.

[@TheLocutus70]

Do I have to make that noise when I rub my paint brush?

[@GYRUSS]

TheLocutus70 Of course. Although you could use a different sound.

[@TheLocutus70]

Oh, OK.

[@Conrailfan2596]

where can i buy all the stuff you used in the video

[@GYRUSS]

+ezioassasin789 Mainly from model shops and eBay mate.

[@Conrailfan2596]

Thanks

[@GYRUSS]

It is a strange 00 mystery

[@unionpacifickid34nscalefan94]

I could paint my trains with pencils

[@GYRUSS]

Using pencils is very is a good way to add definition to panel lines.

[@unionpacifickid34nscalefan94]

GYRUSS on my n scale trains

[@GYRUSS]

Cheers mate. Check out my rusting video too.

[@ozmedico]

Geezes you can talk. You are unbelievable!!! We don't have to be spoon-fed . Just show us and less talking.

[@straddlemyvarius]

Can someone vouch for the hairspray technique? If it works, it’ll be a lot easier for me to purchase just from the supermarket. Thanks.

[@GYRUSS]

It does seem to work but remember to spray a light amount for best results