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For the final installment of this kitbashing mini-series, David shows you how to give industrial structures a gritty, weathered appearance. David keeps things simple by using little more than an array of modeling paints applied with a brush and a wash (diluted stain). He even shares tips for adding a weather-beaten sign to the brick walls. See how easy it is to enhance your structures!
Is there a video on the actual kitbash of the main Atlas Supply building itself with the docks. Like the post by Robert Ahlers I couldn’t find anything either on the main building.
David, these videos on building the structures for the WSS have been very inspirational and helped me believe that I could make these too. I am in the early plans of making my own version of the WSS based on your plans and instructions. After watching the MRVP Southbound videos and reviewing the articles in MRP 2017, I couldn’t find any information on building the main structure of the layout, the Atlas Supply Co. How was this large building constructed? What parts were used? Any key learnings or tips or neat construction techniques used? Is there an upcoming video or MR article planned?
David,
If i wanted to do a lighter grout color on a brick building could I do the same with a lighter color stain, kind of like a Creosote Black?
All parts of this video were great.
David – I must have been concentrating on the excellent instruction, as I didn't catch the flat earth reference until the 3rd time through. Thanks for keeping it fun!
Beautiful work Mr. Popp! Excellent techniques that you demonstrate very clearly in a perfectly produced video. I've got to stop watching and start doing . . .
David,
Nicely done! Thought I knew how to weather my buildings from Malcom Furlow, but you added some very nice touches and techniques. Waiting on the next episode!
Allan
What kit was used to make that building?
David, this was an extremely informative video, the actual demonstration of the various techniques does more to get your point across than simply reading the article. I was very intrigued by the example of preparing the background for the try transfer. I have a question pertaining to that technique. I model in "S", and haven't been very successful in doing building signs and/or advertising such as the Atlas Supply Company sign the appears in the upper left corner of the photograph. Starting as you did where you used the stencil brush to apply the white background, I tend to use 1/4" peel and stick letters, then I apply paint (either airbrushing or spray paint), and it comes out darker than I'd like. Even applying a light wash of light gray, or even ash color doesn't give it the aged affect I'm going for. Do you think using the stenciling technique with a flat black, then a light color wash would achieve a better result? Once I apply the black paint, I would then carefully lift the lettering prior to applying the wash? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Excellent as always, David. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos.
Depending on how decrepit (how not so new) you want your sign to be AND what material the sign was painted on, as well as the quality of the paint used to paint it, you may not want all of the dry transfer to adhere to the model. In other words, unless the sign was "painted" yesterday, time (and weather) will have removed some of the paint.
What I am actually saying is "if some of the dry transfer doesn't adhere to the model, that is also a good weathering technique." The more "aged" the sign, the LESS careful I am when burnishing it onto the building.
Hi David! This is one of the best weathering videos. The techniques are great, can't wait to try them myself.
Awesome work as always David. Can't wait try these techniques.
Outstanding weathering techniques David, thank you for showing the steps and products.
Very nice David..nice techniques it came out great.