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DCCconcepts exclusive…. MASTERscene Weathering powders DCCconcepts Weathering Powders… Subtle & easy to apply for a very visible difference! You will find the high quality screw top cosmetic containers very convenient… leading to lower wastage and far less mess than can happen when weathering powders are supplied in a plain plastic bag. You also get far more in our pots than most brands supply in their bags!
Good weathering makes all the difference: It is the difference between a model railway… and a model OF a railway. No matter how well you paint, each model will still look like a model until it is given the patina of use that everything in our real world soon receives from nature and the environment. Weathering brings together all your hard work and carefully detailed models, blending them into a “believable” scene.
Our very fine pigments have a slightly greasy nature that allows them to be rubbed into a textured finish to produce a permanent stain. They should be brushed or rubbed onto the model with fingertip, cotton wool or felt pads, then worked into the detail. Alternately, they may be smeared with a pad of blotting paper or fingers and mixed together to get varying hues. Water streaking can be achieved with a paintbrush and water plus a little detergent or alcohol. Rather than a pure white, we have also chosen to include in one set a finely ground limestone which serves well to provide both lime-scale and concrete dust effects… and our green does a wonderful job in many places - from the green tinge of wet stone walling to the copper tint of verdigris on roof and plumbing fittings If you prefer, a matt varnish may be used to provide a base on gloss-finished surfaces to which powders may not readily adhere...
Remember too that retaining the correct texture will properly emphasise weathering, so please avoid any form of overspray / sealer and DO add some gloss coat to better represent wet and oily areas. After application, no further protection is needed. In our experience, careful handling of a weathered item seems to improve it rather than spoil the finish.
Please note: These are not just powder paints or powdered chalks. They are full strength oxide pigments as used in the ceramics industry, with extremely rich colour & super-fine consistency. Initially you should use them with caution as they are VERY strong. The extreme fineness and purity are qualities which are essential for a weathering powder that will adequate colour density. We suggest that you pick up a little on the brush and then tap it onto some scrap paper before applying the brush to the model - collecting more from the paper as you need it! You will soon get the “feel” for how much to use.
DCCconcepts Weathering Powders For Locomotives and rolling stock…..
For Trackwork and permanent way details…..
For overall layout weathering…..
For General weathering, especially structures…..
Still have questions? We are always happy to offer help with any of our products.
Please feel free to email us at sales@dccconcepts.com any time, and we will come back to you with an answer as soon as we can.
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