How To: Weathering with White Glue

This is a tutorial video on how to use white glue to create a weathered look on your scale models.

[@w.rustylane5650]

I am a model railroader. I use real rust on my models. I put a roll of fine steel wool in a quart jar and cover it with vinegar. After a month or two I pour the liquid into a stainless steel photography pan (from my darkroom) and wait for it to completely dry. Then I take a single edge razor blade scraper and scrape the rust out. It usually comes out as a fine rust powder. Then I mix it with some Elmer's glue, distilled water and a dab of water soluble glycerin and paint it on. If I want it to look like the rust has eaten through the metal, I take my X-acto knife and make a few gouges into the plastic. Then I fill 'em up with my rust mixture. I usually have about 3 different shades of rust to use as I leave the steel wool in the vinegar at different times. Just my 2 cents worth. Good video and tutorial.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

W. Rusty Lane great tip!! Thanks for sharing

[@markschaffer167]

Do a video of your method. It’s a bit hard to understand, but a video would be great. Like do you actually use the steel wool?? It doesn’t say you do. It says poor off the liquid. It’s unclear so a video would help. Thanks.

[@LiveforHM]

@@markschaffer167 he pours out the vinegar with rust in it, waits for the vinegar to dry, then scrapes off rust.

[@wernerrunkel5378]

@Joe V That is a great idea ! I used it since I had build my first diorama ( main Dust effects with cinnamon, white pepper and a mix of several papricas ... ) . It works very well, even for rust-effects and other damages. Also the dust from tea-bags or powdered teas will create different types of brown ...

[@sss1ck]

W. Rusty Lane..a month or 2 wait?...that is some patience.

[@krzysztofmathews738]

I've seen salt, hairspray, and dedicated chipping mediums, but this is the first time I've seen basic PVA glue used for this sort of model weathering technique. Thank you!

[@MyTony00]

I've been viewing rust videos all evening, and this is the the best I've seen. This is exactly the effect I was looking to reproduce. Thanks so much!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

MyTony00 thanks!

[@paulbeckett7517]

Brilliant finish. Thank you so much for showing this technique, and also mentioning the use of white glue for masking glass. Cheers. God's blessings

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Thanks, I’m getting ready to do a patina paint job on a radio shack RC monster truck. Been watching lots of videos on doing this. I like this method

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

Thank you for doing this tutorial! I love this technique! You scale modelers and diorama builders have some incredibly innovative ideas for solving scale problems. It reminds me of the innovation of the master craftsmen of old-school Hollywood would use for BELIEVABLE on-film scale techniques. You gave me some ideas of my own. I don't have my kit yet, but I've been working on a drawing of how I want the finished product to look. We'll see. I'm getting to be an old fogey. It's been since I was a teenager that I've put a model together. I've never owned or used an airbrush (though that might be coming). I'm doing my first diorama, and I'm really excited about it! I'm doing lots of research on techniques for believable scale weathering and other things.

[@nfl2254fan69]

Just wanted to say, thank you so much for making this video! It helped me tremendously!

[@pilgrimgrey4191]

Such a useful video thankyou, I’m modelling on a budget so anything that helps me avoid spending money on stuff for specific jobs is fantastic.

[@johnburdis5484]

Thanks Third gear speed shop, your white glue technique will help in my armour modelling.

[@tigertanktoo]

This method has helped me greatly. I've done the hairspray and salt method and like them both, but like you, I use rattle cans and regular brushes to paint with. So now I've got another weapon in my arsenal of tricks to use on my weathering armor models. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

tigertanktoo I’m glad it helped!

[@MrMetalMatthew]

Never thought of this before! I had trouble with both the hairspray and salting, I just did the base coat rust, then lightly sand the top coat in areas, you just got a new sub! Can't wait to try this!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

BoostinBarry Media awesome! Try it out on a junk body and let me know how it turns out.

[@MrMetalMatthew]

@@ThirdGearSpeedShop will do man!

[@l1zrdking]

Ive been pouring over weathering videos for a few days and this is the first time Ive seen this one. Great results! I have plans on some larger scale stuff like this and was worried how some of the other techniques would scale up. This seems perfect. Thank you so much for the video.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

l1zrd I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@jazzman1626]

Excellent method of weathering! I’m going to have a junk yard on my layout. This will come in very handy. Thanks.

[@Tv-vu1ck]

You can use correction fluid( white out)And do some subtle dabs to create the look of some shoddy looking bondo work. Once its dryIts sands out pretty realistic , alot of fun too.Great looking car in the intro

[@AFarmerCalledChicken]

I need this for my trashyard/junkyard miniature base! Thank you for sharing this technique!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@modelrestorations]

Just found your channel and subd. Awsom videos! Love this technique. Well done!

[@lonnyjaw]

Thank you for the tips on weathering. I've been building models for almost 50 years and I'm just getting into the patina thing the last couple of years. I just love it!

[@adencullens1160]

Thanks for this weathering guide! Your video sparked my creativity and give me the confidence to try this on my newest project. I'm happy to say that the results came out better than expected. Looking forward to using this technique on future projects!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Great News! I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@stevewatts3502]

Like it. Less fragile than hairspray, more control without losing the organic look and you can see what you are doing when applying it. Well done bud, doing that! K)

[@CarlCoxArtist]

Thank you for sharing your technique; very helpful to this newbie!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

Thanks for this. A new method to add to the list of techniques. I like the control you have with this method. Thank you!

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

Hi, it's my first visit to your channel. I was searching for weathering techniques, and here I am. Thanks for this excellent tutorial on the rust technique using white glue. Never seen it done like this before. I'm new to the hobby, doing restorations on mostly 1:64 scale cars. I will be trying this on an upcoming build. I'm subbing to your channel now (#1.47K + 1) and hitting the notification bell for future updates. Thanks for the help here. You're very skilled and a good teacher. Greetings from Switzerland - Andrew

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Maple Leaf Matchbox Makeovers thanks for the kind words!

[@MapleLeafCustoms]

@@ThirdGearSpeedShop You're very welcome. Watching your vids is going to school for me - in every good way! And happy 4th of July. Be safe in the USA.

[@BigAsDiecast]

Awesome video my friend! One of the most creative intros I've seen. Thanks for sharing with us. Count me in as a loyal subscriber. Take care and God bless you and your loved ones during these challenging and uncertain times my friend. 👋😃

[@r4a2g0]

I was your 1000th subscriber. Congrats. I'm building a Castrol Supra GT car and am watching videos on how to weather. I'm going for an " after it was raced in the rain" look. Thanks for uploading tips like these.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

r4a2g0 thanks!! Sounds like a cool project

[@senna138]

Damn the bass tone sounds killer on the intro music. 🤤

[@emilflognoid1532]

That’s a cool method, I’m gonna have to play around with that

[@skeeterburke]

Crayola makes an airbrush tool for kids, it works like a bicycle pump. One full pump lasts long enough to do what you gotta do. It comes with markers then of course you need to replenish your marker supply. If you're crafty enough, I'm sure you can figure out how to refill the markers (or replace the marker ink with your desired medium) since they are made to fit the tool. It's a great intro tool for kids and the ink works great on paper. Just had to put in M2 since you mentioned airbrush

[@ThreeDaysOfDan]

Anita Burke won't work for acrylic or enamel . The ink is basically as thin as water

[@JayJayDobro]

Oh Hell yea ! Much more control vs. hairspray technique. TY so much for posting. Well explained as well Mate

[@njcivicwagon1]

Very good tutorial Travis. Great technique. The results are amazing and very realistic. Thank you for sharing. I will save it inmy favorites.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Thanks Jorge

[@MRaadesign]

Really nice video. It does seem that you have to work this style a little more than using salt. BUT, I think that is a good thing. Because that would allow you more control over just how much rust you want to show. I will be using this. Thank you.

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

Excellent tutorial, buddy, you did a great job....the results speak for themselves....

[@Tv-vu1ck]

Another easy tip for some weathering i do sometimes is a tire inked up on a rubber stamp pad , then stamp onto hood, or trunk lid , etc.It leaves a good ring and looks good to display the tire close by. Looks good in a junk scene

[@nfl2254fan69]

Thanks for the tutorial! May try this today!

[@badboy_kustomz1648]

Thats a great method.....going to try this on a rust build for sure. Thanka for sharing. Emailing you to exchange shop cards. Happy building

[@Raven.flight]

great tute. You know, even if you didn't get rid of all the white glue, I don't think it would matter. As you're probably aware, when rust occurs under paint it bubbles up, so if there was white glue underneath it would just look like a rust bubble. Perfect :)

[@roeldiecast2341]

This is nice custom wheathering thanks for sharing this

[@Tricknologyinc]

How did you cue the spider to jump out and run down the sponge brush handle when you said, "...junkier, grungier, crustier look"? I always love it when people let their pets participate in their tutorials!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Ha! I never noticed that

[@frankling.robertsiii6811]

Thank you very much for your tutorial! This will come in very handy for my gasland cars!

[@rickzinck9326]

good tutorial. Seems like a simple method with some very pleasing results.

[@bobbyspenser7304]

I love the way you are doing this an I just want to know what about using sand paper to get the start of it if you know what I am meaning to get it started faster than The brush I glue sand paper on the backside of my brush an I am going to try an electric brush with sandpaper to see if it works an if it does it will be good but really like your videos an keep the great videos comeing thank you for sharing it

[@WoodyWorkshop-31A]

Great tutorial, Travis! Well done, clear and easy to understand. Thanks.

[@geraldshultz4271]

Well done especially for your first tutorial.

[@RAT.ROD.HEAVEN1313]

Excellent job it is very helpful to a lot of people

[@Madlabmodels]

great information I like the technique you will definitely see this some future builds of mine thanks for posting the video Travis. Glad you got my card. I received yours as well

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah good sir, I too had a difficult time with the hairspray method. Thank you for your tutorial on this . be safe

[@dadsrcworkbench1322]

Great video. I am looking to weather some scale rc accessories.

[@ToddHLHG]

Very cool technique...thank you for sharing

[@Cpl27photo]

have you tried to dilute the glue with water before you dab it on? the water helps to thin the stickiness and helps the glue to come off afterward. you can do the same with rubber cement and dilute that and dab it as well.. the rubber cement has a good skin to it that allows for you to rub with your fingers and get it off that way too. I use this method on larger pieces and have great success with it. Try it before you use it on something you want to show off, but with a little practice you can use these methods too and get good results.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Thanks, yes I have used rubber cement to good effect.

[@DiecastGraveyard]

Very nice results Brother, Subscribed

[@jamiegsscalemodelgarage3823]

great tutorial thanks for the shout out I received your shop card today

[@thomassoltis5862]

great video brother thanks for showing us keep up the awesome work

[@styrenereplicas53]

Excellent how-to! Dave

[@chopsratsnestkustommodelca1743]

really enjoyed watching it mate, loving your builds also

[@ToddHLHG]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for sharing

[@patriotfirst]

Great tutorial, Really enjoyed hanging out at Masons Hot Rods and Hobby shop, we will have to do it again sometime.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Lucky 13 Styrene Speedshop enjoyed meeting you too. Mason's is Awesome!

[@tomatoes3]

Thank you, another interesting video on this subject .

[@ramblers69]

Thanks for making this tutorial Travis

[@boltheadnuts2941]

Gump...your a god dam genius!

[@stanky6261973]

Great tutorial! TFS

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

I really like that way to do it....great video, good explained....you be subbed...can´t wait to see more of your work

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Good technique, thanks for sharing

[@andrewerntell4775]

Interesting alternative to the hairspray or salt methods. Thanks.

[@DoctorCrankysLabRATory]

I am adding this technique to my arsenal. Than you.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Thanks Doc, I'm sure you will take it to the next level.

[@1339LARS]

I think you did it really well, cudos !

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Great how to buddy! Thanks!!

[@roxykattx]

i've been using the salt technique and the hairspray technique, but I haven't yet tried the glue technique. I have found that this can be done entirely with acrylics.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I work with chipboard which is one of the materials scale modeler Joshua Smith uses. Do you know if your technique, the hairspray or salt chipping technique can be used on chipboard? If so, I would be very appreciative if you could share it with me for a project I am working on for a scrapbook cover. Thanks a bunch! Lisa

[@chopperbaldwin610]

Great tutorial, thank you for the information. Rust IN Peace.

[@JohnPol]

Great how too thanks for sharing

[@FredrickLeicht]

Wow that is some nice work

[@montydavis6046]

Thanks so much for the info. I will have to give this a try.

[@dhuff1958]

I will try this for sure !

[@walidkhier]

Water based paints can also be wet sanded. Otherwise brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@twistedsniper42]

Great job i will have to try it this way.

[@gordonenquist36]

Very original, this white glue approach, gotta try it. Instead of a rust base, a primer black or gray base could be used and you would have 'paint de-lamination' that plagued a lot of vehicles of the late 80s vintage. Do you ever use fotos of real vehicles for inspiration ? Cheers Eh!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Thanks Gordon, yes photos of 1:1 cars are a huge inspiration and guide for achieving the same look in scale.

[@nickmiller3796]

Cool technique.

[@azdave2721]

Nice. So I need to use acrlyic paint as a under coat, apply the washable glue, and enamal paint as my top coat that gets washed off? Is this correct? Thanks

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

I would stick with enamel or lacquer for the undercoat and top coat. The glue should be the only water based media used. Water will wash away the glue without affecting the paint. Hope this helps.

[@garyparker2969]

Well Sir, Very informative Tutorial, You've been Subbed, God Bless All

[@dougscustomcargarage3434]

great how to video

[@lucifersmechanixgarage4235]

Great How to Brother.....

[@ianbabcock5951]

the glue may come off faster with vinegar, which can in fact separate parts that have been glued together with white glues.

[@vladimirvolkhov6786]

Awesome technique, are you using enamel for everything, from your primer, to your rust coat, to your final top coat?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

vladimir volkhov yes, the glue was the only water based media used

[@vladimirvolkhov6786]

Awesome, I was thinking of using an enamel based primer, that has a deep rust color to begin with, before using the techniques that you showed. I will definitely use the testors dullcote. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

vladimir volkhov actually, I was wrong. The rust I applied was with acrylics then clear coated with enamel before applying the glue. Your method will work just the same

[@vladimirvolkhov6786]

@@ThirdGearSpeedShop any suggestions on a rattle can primer that looks like rust? One gentleman suggested a spray can product called plastikote.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

vladimir volkhov any enamel primer with the color you prefer should work. Also try flat military colors applied in combination with one another. Rust is never uniform. That’s why I like the sponge technique

[@moparman5941]

Good job, i was just confused when you went from aging the brown hood and did not show me painting it red. I'll be alright. Thanks

[@TheCabral20]

Muito bom essa dica! Parabéns pelo canal, ganhou mais um inscrito!

[@richiesspeedshop82]

Can the glue method be done with mod podge????

[@iiinsaiii]

That top coat that’s over the glue that you brush of, is that enamel paint?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Yes, the enamel is sprayed over the glue and then the glue is dissolved with water leaving the enamel topcoat

[@125kenshotrodgarage3]

Cool thanks for the tip

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Thank you for the how too.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

Would a matte coat work the same as the flat lusterless(so I don't have to use lacquer paint)?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Innocent_Bystander yes, as long as it’s an enamel instead of water based.

[@neumannd106]

A little late to the video, I'm new to modeling. Could you apply the top coat with a brush rather than rattle cans, as long as the glue is dry?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

That may be a little too thick. Try it on a junk body and see

[@neumannd106]

@@ThirdGearSpeedShop tested this out on an airplane body i didn't intend to build. I did half with spray paint and half with brushed on Testor's Model Master enamel paint. It worked very, very well! With the brushed on paint, I thinned it 70-30 paint to thinner and brushed on a light coat. Works like a charm.

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

@@neumannd106 Glad it worked out for you!

[@soupfork2105]

Is there any advantage to using Elmer’s glue over commercial masking fluid for doing this?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

SoupFork I have only tried this technique with Elmer’s. As long as the masking fluid is water based it should work, give it a test and see.

[@CMC440]

nice

[@lathropedition]

What is that opening song?

[@aceofspades1823]

can i use ammo rust acrylics under the lacquer clearcoat??

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

In theory, it will work just fine. Test it on some scrap plastic first and find out

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Was the base coat acrylic or enamel

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Samuel Vasquez all the paints used were enamel. The only water based media was the white glue.

[@communicationodyssud5557]

Does this technic works with tamiya spray paint?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Communication Odyssud I have not tried it with Tamiya paints but it should work the same. Try it and let us know.

[@communicationodyssud5557]

@@ThirdGearSpeedShop I will try soon, i ask the question because tamiya spray is a laquer paint and not an acrylic

[@kelseyaustin630]

What is the method for laying yhe rust effect before the glue?

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Kelsey Austin I just use a sponge and sponge on black, with various shades of rust colored acrylic craft paint.

[@kelseyaustin630]

Ok cool thanks so much for sharing the knowledge

[@DavidRLentz]

I have used white glue (Elmer's) for much this purpose. Not as systematic as you discuss herein, though.

[@zvg9884]

what music at the beginning?

[@bfactorycustom-mx9446]

Suscrito! 😀