BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Modelmates continue to expand their range of weathering dyes, with a new range of 'solid' opaque dyes coming out. Amongst these (which include various 'mud', 'soot' and 'limescale' hues) are a number of rust and verdigris shades, which are proving to be (to me) more than useful. I have been experimenting with the iron and copper rust, and also the blue and green verdigris which are excellent at replicating corroded copper, battery spills etc. Here'e a few pics of my 'experimenting' so far............. This is an old Lima O gauge shunter which has been lying about for years, and intended for a cameo on my O gauge clay line. You can see the effect of the rust which has been built up in layers. The marvelous thing is you cant seem to predict what shades will come out as it varies and a 'depth' of rust effect can be built up. I have drybrushed, wet brushed and also used a cocktail stick to put the dye in place and sat back and watched the 'rust' develop. I think they are excellent versatile products and highy recommend them. More pics if anyone is interested? 4mm 16 tonners etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 A couple of mineral wagons.................. The wagon on the right was 'rusted' using a cocktail stick, the left hander was treated by stippling with a flat brush. This one was done by brushing and streaking with a flat brush, then dry brushed over. They really are very good indeed, and great fun experimenting. Very easy to use to and if you co*k it up, you can wash the 'rust' off with water! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I looked at these the other day, and wondered.... my wondering is over, I'm off to get some. Love the rust effect on the shunter btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Alex, for rusting I will say its probably the best product I have ever used or seen. Usual disclaimer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Wow, the effects look really good. I might have a go and see how they work in N gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think they work well in any scale. Just use a smaller brush etc Look forward to seeing a pic or two! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 I just remembered I had 2 GF 16 tonners somewhere so.................... A quick (too quick really) attempt in 'N'. You be the judge, but I think there's HUGE potential in ANY scale. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRealistic Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 The additions to the range sure have potential Neil.. as your examples clearly show!! Just got myself some today, but have yet to try them out. Have, though, experimented a bit with the original dyes. Washes of oil brown on some plastic glazing have produced some really effective 'dirty industrial windows', replacing the shine with a matt finish in the process... while I did post some pics of the pre-colouring I did of my sand ballast in another thread... here... in post 24 http://www.rmweb.co....ballast-to-use/ No doubt inks would have had a similar effect... but hey, there's something about Modelmates dyes that makes them easy to get on with... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi Alan, the opaque dyes are still new to the market and as such there's huge potential for someone out there to get some fantastic results. The dyes are very easy to use and its quite something to see them drying out and transforming as you look, from a clear liquid to rust and verdigris. Obviously now, the more people use them, the more different techniques will develop. When used in combination of already well established processes like dry brushing, air brushing etc the possibilities seem to be limitless. The mud and moss shades are pretty useful to, I just need to take some more pictures! I hope people add there own to the thread to see who is doing what! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 A little more experimentation........... PW wagon with chain and wood load. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted June 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice work sir, worthy of experimentation. Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I am loving the Lima O gauge shunter. What diameter are those Oleo's cos I want to machine some heads up that size??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Zen, I just did them till they looked abot right, I'll get the calipers out and let you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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