I suppose that I were to stop all that I am doing I could put together a few videos of how to do this and how to do that. But, why reinvent the wheel. Besides, I know that it is important to know and understand and use other modeler's techniques in order to become a really good modeler myself. Which is why we now offer to you what I feel are some of the best constructed & well thought out videos on the market. I highly recommend that you consider each of these videos from Darryl Huffman & Scott Mason for a diversified breadth of knowledge that is very easy to follow and understand. I expect that you will watch each video over and over again. Just be sure to get yourself a notepad with plenty of paper because you will be taking a plethora of notes! Doctor Ben's gives these videos "5 Rusty Cans" (we don't do stars).
Easy Weathering by Darryl Huffman This new, 2 hour long how-to-do-it clinic features weathering techniques for the new modeler and for the experienced model builder as well. Standard methods used by model builders around the world are shown, plus new techniques developed by the author are included. Step by step detailed demonstrations help you to make new materials look old and weather-beaten.
Rusty Metal
Demonstrations in this video include chipped and blistered paint on an old car. Rusted out fenders. Paint worn through to the primer. Notice the blistered paint peeling off the door of this 1/43rd scale 1936 Ford. The old paint has been worn down to the metal primer underneath.
How to rust out a fender all the way through is also shown in this video.
Rotten Wood and Peeling Paint
Detailed step by step instruction on how to get the unique look of old peeling paint is clearly shown. Using different methods of achieving old rotten wood are shown as well. Helpful ideas on obtaining that old silver gray look of wood which has spent a hundred years baking the the hot sun of the desert.
This highly magnified photo of some of the actual weathering done in the video shows the detailed look of wood and paint abused by years of neglect.
Different methods of achieving the look of old rotten wood and peeling paint are carefully explained and shown. You will see how to make corrugated siding and how to paint it and age it. The technique of producing rusted old metal siding and roofing materials using acid is clearly shown. Applying and weathering an old tar paper roof is demonstrated as well.
Formats and Ordering Information Each video has been filmed using the very latest in digital technology. Each copy is transferred directly to the DVD from the digital original. This means that there is no loss of quality sometimes found in mass produced videos. DVD versions are produced in the DVD-R format for greatest compatibility with current DVD players.
In addition to the video itself, a printout of specific brands and colors of paints used is included, along with a listing and description of specific brushes.