How to Create Realistic Weathering Effect: The Barge, Ep 2

How to weather a ship | how to weather a model | realistic rust effect on scale model In this Episode, I have documented in detail how I converted a shiny white styrene model of a barge into a properly weathered old vessel. First, I painted using airbrush and a paintbrush, then I started my weathering using variety of materials, tools and techniques. The highlight of the model is definitely the ultra realistic 3 dimensional rust - NOT 'realistic' rust, rather REAL corrosion. Part 1: Scratchbuilding with Styrene -    • Top Tips for Scratch Building with Styrene...   Part 3: Fine Detailing:    • How to Add a Story in Scale Models:The Bar...   QUICK NAVIGATION: 0:00 Painting and Weathering a Barge 00:21 Introduction 00:56 Primer and prep 01:47 Base coat (Hull, Deck and Hatches) 04:26 Hull below waterline 05:05 Waterline details 05:42 Dust and Grime, marine style 08:30 Rust! 11:56 More dust 12:23 Turning styrene to metal!: 13:28 REAL RUST!: 16:03 Final Result and Episode 3 Preview I needed a barge for my layout, but I thought why not make it a little special for my YouTube followers! So, I thought why not build an N Scale model with fine scale standards? Why not try to see what's the best I can do building something from absolute scratch? Then I thought, why just end there - let's document every little detail of the build so that it can help others as a good reference. Visit Website: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com Follow my blog: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/blog SOCIAL CONNECTION: Follow me on Twitter:   / tdioramas   Connect on Facebook:   / trainsanddioramas   Connect on Instagram:   / trainsanddioramas   CREDITS: Music Credit in the order of appearance: Swing Theory by Freedom Trail Studio River Changes by Freedom Trail Studio Olde Salooner Blues by Midnight North Hurts So Good Blues by Unicorn Heads Town of 24 Bars by Unicorn Heads