Weathering question
 

Hi Guys

I am using pastel chalks to do some weathering on my tank and wondering what would be the best way to seal the chalks so they dont rub off? I have heard that some dullcotes will dramatically change the colors of the chalks, so Im hoping somebody might know of a sealer that will not change the chalk to much ;)

Thanks for any help you can lend

Jeremy

I was also weathering and some chalk got onto a area of the tank that must have got some sort of grease or oil on it at the HL factory ( must have got wiped off because I didnt see it but it left a thin film ), and the result was a cool effect of a oil spill on the tank

thanks again guys;)

RE: Weathering question
 

I have used chalks and had no problems with them changing colors. I just dulcoate right over them. Post a picture of you "oil stain." You have given me an idea for a project I am working on.

RE: Weathering question
 

Sure, my camera is dead right now though[&:], It just happend by accident I was brushing on some chalks and then noticed they looked black around parts of the turret and reliased that there must have been some oil on the tank from something. A happy accident I guess :)

- Jeremy

RE: Weathering question
 

You seal the chalks with an airbrushed dullcoat, just keep in mind that the coat reduces the visible effect of the weathering, therefore you should 'overweather' it before sealing.

RE: Weathering question
 

Is a Krylon spray dullcote okay also? and I was also told about testors dullcote? is this avaiable in spray or only in the bottle form that has to be sprayed with a airbrush?

Thanks

Jeremy

RE: Weathering question
 

Are you sure that the Krylon is a dull coat and not a matte finish? [:o] They do not look the same to me when applied. Testors dull coat works well, better than matte finish, but I've no other basis for comparison. ;)

RE: Weathering question
 

I will check on the krylon, but the testors dull cote is a spray can?

Jeremy

RE: Weathering question
 

Yes, spray can works well. I like Testor's Dullcote #1260 but air brush works to if you can get a wide, gentle, coverage quickly.

Dust spray several light coats, so you do not upset the pigments.;)

RE: Weathering question
 

If you have access to an airbrush.... I mix Future floor polish with Tamiya flat base and get really good and durable results. Future is pure acrylic and can be used for a multitude of things.

RE: Weathering question
 

cheers for the help guys;)

Jeremy