_GOTOBOTTOM
Modeling in General: Weathering
Discuss general weathering topics here.
Hosted by Jim Starkweather
Tamiya's weathering ??????
wolfsix
Visit this Community
Ohio, United States
Member Since: September 27, 2003
entire network: 754 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 08:42 AM UTC
Hi guys

I was just over on Tamiya's web site reading an article about this weathering kit they offer. I was wondering if anyone around here knew anything about them. They look really easy to use, and give great results. I've checked a couple of hobby shop sites and can't seem to find anyone who carrys them.
Thanks in advance
Harry
shonen_red
Visit this Community
Metro Manila, Philippines
Member Since: February 20, 2003
entire network: 5,762 Posts
KitMaker Network: 2,610 Posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 08:57 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi guys

I was just over on Tamiya's web site reading an article about this weathering kit they offer. I was wondering if anyone around here knew anything about them. They look really easy to use, and give great results. I've checked a couple of hobby shop sites and can't seem to find anyone who carrys them.
Thanks in advance
Harry


You mean the powders? Some of my buds used it and based from their experiece, they feel pretty much like make-up powders, except that they carry mud/ whitewash and dirt colors.
Grumpyoldman
Staff MemberConsigliere
KITMAKER NETWORK
Visit this Community
Florida, United States
Member Since: October 17, 2003
entire network: 15,338 Posts
KitMaker Network: 5,072 Posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 09:52 AM UTC
On a whim, I picked up the "Mud" stick..... haven't gotten around to using it yet though. Has the look and consistency of a crappy tan/brown lipstick.
kevinb120
Visit this Community
Virginia, United States
Member Since: May 09, 2006
entire network: 1,349 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 03:46 AM UTC
I wonder if I can use some of my girlfriends earthtone makeup
VonCuda
Visit this Community
North Carolina, United States
Member Since: November 28, 2005
entire network: 2,216 Posts
KitMaker Network: 399 Posts
Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 06:29 AM UTC
I have both of the Tamiya weathering kits and they work fine for me. They are very easy to use and with a little practice they make very convincing exhaust, smoke, cordite, mud, dirt, etc. stains. I've used the kits on every model I've built so far and can hardly tell that any powder is missing so they should last a very long time.
wolfsix
Visit this Community
Ohio, United States
Member Since: September 27, 2003
entire network: 754 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 06:43 AM UTC
Hi guys

Thanks for the replys. I think I'm going to try and find a set of the powders.
Ahhh Kevin I would not let it get out that you are using your girlfriend's makeup for anything. . Just playing, man
Harry
kevinb120
Visit this Community
Virginia, United States
Member Since: May 09, 2006
entire network: 1,349 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 07:44 AM UTC
Yea, I could also end up with a shiner too
tankfixer
Visit this Community
Missouri, United States
Member Since: October 15, 2005
entire network: 283 Posts
KitMaker Network: 167 Posts
Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 10:05 AM UTC
I was wondering if you could use some earthtone color makeup? Me and the wife were in a Hobby Store and I showed her the Tamiya weathering powders, She asked me why don't I just use eyeshadow instead?
AutoFix
Visit this Community
Texas, United States
Member Since: July 16, 2002
entire network: 25 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 08:25 PM UTC
I like to use a mixture of earth tone pastels for weathering. I bought some really cheap from hobby lobby and they always produced great results. If you add a tiny bit of water you get a pretty wash affect.
 _GOTOTOP