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I was thinking of trying these (or another manufacturer, depending on what people think) to apply some weathering effects to my Blood Angels vehicles. I'm just wondering if anyone's used the Forge World powders, and if so what did you think overall?

Also, how well do these powders stick to models without using varnish? I don't have any varnish currently, and didn't want to stick the powder on a model for it to fall off straight away

Thanks for any opinions.

I use Mig pigments and use 91% alcohol as a fixer so that it stays put. Even with fixer it will rub off until varnish so be careful handling the models.

Forgeworld powders are the same thing. Les Bursley also sells them in the US at www.awesomepaintjob.com which will save you on both time and money if you live on this side of the pond.

As for their use, they are priceless when it comes to getting realistic mud, dirt, rust and soot.

I've just started using the Vallejo pigments and have to say I'm impressed. I also got some of their new washes. I intend to post a review in the next couple of weeks, should have done it by now but have been otherwise busy.

For weathering powders, visit your local Model Railroad hobby shop. They'll have better and it will cost less.

Try having a look through this thread, it gives a detailed review of the powders.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/258885.page#1010549

Hope that helps!

TSD

aerethan wrote:I use Mig pigments and use 91% alcohol as a fixer so that it stays put. Even with fixer it will rub off until varnish so be careful handling the models.

Forgeworld powders are the same thing. Les Bursley also sells them in the US at www.awesomepaintjob.com which will save you on both time and money if you live on this side of the pond.

As for their use, they are priceless when it comes to getting realistic mud, dirt, rust and soot.

I don't see them for sale there?