<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why? UK only please) and what are the pros and cons of them are?

Any example pics of your own experiences would also be appreciated.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6416860.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6416860.page GMT Re:Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why? FW and Secret Weapon ones, but there are other brands available and I don't know what's easily available in the UK.

Pros: looks awesome. The basic idea is that they make more realistic dust/dirt/etc because they are dust/dirt/etc. So for thick mud they'll add a bit of visible texture instead of just being painted on, they have a bit of a soft edge to them and blend into the base material instead of having a sharp dividing line like paint or washes, and you can place them more realistically by either random scatter or letting them settle into the places that would collect dirt.

Cons: not all that durable. Even with a varnish coat to seal the model you'll still rub them off if you handle the model too roughly.

Example: Valdor tank destroyer. The mud on the tracks and lower hull is all weathering powder, just placed on in the appropriate spots and sealed with a matte spray varnish. I don't really have any good pictures available, but I've also had a lot of success with darker weathering powders on a white base for the interior of vehicles, it all collects nicely in the corners that would attract the most dirt and blends smoothly out to the base color around the open spaces.

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All should be relatively easy for you to obtain in the UK.

In this picture you can see I used the powders in two different ways. I used the Oxidized Iron to create coal residue on the smoke stacks and earth tones for a dusty dirty feel over the rust on the shoulder.



good luck and have fun with them.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417026.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417026.page GMT Re:Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why? Element Games carries Secret Weapon and Vallejo pigments. Depending on your order it may get free first class delivery. Solid and reliable.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417037.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417037.page GMT Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why? http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=8_8999977-Pigment-Colours
as well as other technical paints:
http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=8_89999163-Weathering-Agent
http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=8_89999280-Tamiya-Texture-Paint
I don't like the Tamiya weathering agents myself & have never tried the texture paints though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417281.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417281.page GMT Re:Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why?
 Barksdale wrote:
Element Games carries Secret Weapon and Vallejo pigments. Depending on your order it may get free first class delivery. Solid and reliable.


I have dealt with these guys before and they are great. The best thing is, they are only 20mins drive from my work place! Easily close enough to visit their shop in my lunch hour.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417952.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/572344/6417952.page GMT Re:Weathering Powders - How, Which, Where and Why?
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