RUST FX

Want an easy way of creating a heavily corroded finish for steel-bodied mineral wagons? This process always proves popular when I’m teaching courses on weathering. It’s quick and effective and doesn’t require fancy tools or materials, although an airbrush can add a little finesse. It can be tailored to create as much or as little corrosion as you want. The best part is that the rust appears from below the paint, as it would in real life. While I’d recommend the use of acrylic paints throughout this process, it will also work with enamels, albeit with greatly extended drying times.

PRODUCT FACTFILE Product: Lifecolor Rusty Pigment & Paint combo set Price: £20.95 Availability: The Airbrush Company Tel: 01903 767800 Web: www.airbrushes.com