Im after some advice on how to make car body work look rusty (been bought wallace and gromit anti-pesto van) ive attempted to use mig pigments but it doesnt look quite right any advice would be gratefully recieved

Hi Camo.

The "Rustall" product is quite good. It comes in a four bottle set, "rust wash", clear, "dark wash", and a very very fine dust powder.

It runs around $18.00 USD and I've had good success in ordering it on line, i.e Squadron, Alpenflage hobbies, etc.

There are directions with the product that tells you how to apply it, and it really can be quite effective after some practise.

Good luck.

Steve

I also use the MIG pigments to create rusting, but have found that both of the MIG rust pigment colors are too bright if used alone.

After I spread the MIG rust pigment, I tone it down with a second pigment such as Dark Earth.

I have also tried the MMP weathering powders. Overall, I like MIG pigments better, but the MMP rust color is actually pretty good.

irish

I there, I have been using a product that I bought from my local Model shop called Scenic Rust that seems to be very good, I am playing with it at the m oment practising getting it right but it does look very good so far.

Here is a link and I hope this is helpful.

http://www.deluxematerials.com/newitems.html

John

Camo

I should have also mentioned earlier, some modelers use "real" rust. Purchase some steel wool at your local hardware store, and rub it against a metal file or anthing that will reduce the steel wool to a powder like (steel wool shavings), form. Place the shavings in a small container and add just a bit of water. Within a few days the shavings will have rusted. Apply the rusted water/shavings to your model and let dry.

Gday camo
Another option which works well for moi is Burnt Sienna oil paint. You can apply finely and streak it later with thinners or use it in a wash for larger areas...
cheers
Brad

My article on making burnt vehicles works well for lots of other things. I have used it on tracks, dozer blades, exhausts, etc. If you have large open rust spots, or even things like rust dips in the fenders I'm sure it could work.

I've used Rustall on ships and it works well. You can get it from here in the UK