Greg@mnrr
Section Hand
Many of us use weathering powders to weather our rolling stock and locomotives. The best known powders include Aim (Monroe) and Pan Pastels. Both are excellent mediums, but there is a slight difference between the two types of powders. Pan Pastels are more liquid than the drier Aim products. Both will "stick" to sides of your model(s) with a little brush pressure being applied.
All models need a coat of DullCote before applying either powders. But, how many modelers forego sealing the powder with a final spray of DullCote? Watching a weathering video the presenter did not apply the DullCote as a sealer, but left the models unsealed. He stressed that he did not handle the models once they on the layout. The models remained untouched unless he wore plastic gloves to avoid finger prints.
What is your preference when using weathering powders. Do you use a final seal coat or no coat?
Thank you.
A rust bucket caboose on a siding at the Omro Junk Yard.-Greg
All models need a coat of DullCote before applying either powders. But, how many modelers forego sealing the powder with a final spray of DullCote? Watching a weathering video the presenter did not apply the DullCote as a sealer, but left the models unsealed. He stressed that he did not handle the models once they on the layout. The models remained untouched unless he wore plastic gloves to avoid finger prints.
What is your preference when using weathering powders. Do you use a final seal coat or no coat?
Thank you.
A rust bucket caboose on a siding at the Omro Junk Yard.-Greg