Peeling paint question

[boatwrench]

Has there been an upgrade or new method to making peeling paint on a structure? In the ancient past have used RTV sealer from Autozone dabbed on the structure, painted over it after it was dry and the pulled the RTV off for the peeled paint effect. Just curious before I start down old farmhouse, barn and other outbuilding construction.

I did watch a video posted here on dry brushing with a sponge. A nice-looking couple of models but not the results I was looking for.

 

[Rico]

I’ve used the salt method with good results.
Basically what you did with silicone, paint the base color, lightly sprinkle on salt, then paint the finishing color and chip off the salt.

 

[AirbrushNo5]

Hairspray may work…

 

[NWP Dave]

Has there been an upgrade or new method to making peeling paint on a structure? In the ancient past have used RTV sealer from Autozone dabbed on the structure, painted over it after it was dry and the pulled the RTV off for the peeled paint effect. Just curious before I start down old farmhouse, barn and other outbuilding construction.

I did watch a video posted here on dry brushing with a sponge. A nice-looking couple of models but not the results I was looking for.

I don't know the extent of peeling you are looking for, but this weathering job is awesome in my book. I would except it for peeling worn paint.
https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/blair-line-church.29419/

 

[AirbrushNo5]

Nicely weathered church…!

 

[boatwrench]

I don't know the extent of peeling you are looking for, but this weathering job is awesome in my book. I would except it for peeling worn paint.
https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/blair-line-church.29419/

That is really good weathering.

I am working with Evergreen siding and trying to get the feel of old barns and chicken coops in the Petaluma area.

 

[MOWboss]

Last July ('23) I presented a technique using rattle cans and hair spray on a plastic structure. Should work well with Evergreen;

Old white wash brick building effect.

I need to make a "flat" and have the Atlas HO Middlesex Manufacture Company. The brick details are good but the finished effect can be better. I like the old and worn out look (a lot like me....). I'll show you how quick & easy it is to paint the building white and make it show its age and poor...

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