h3ae86 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I plan on doing a shop truck and would like to to try out a little weathering. I'm going for a daily driver look a truck that's used hard everyday but is well taken care of. just simple stuff I guess. What would I need, and how do I go about weathering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Harold, with weathering you can go from mild to wild in one fell swoop of the airbrush or rattlecan. Subtle is always better! Also, the little details go a long ways . . . a torn seat, oily engine, some dust, some rust streaks . . . etc., etc., etc., just have fun and enjoy the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) do a google search for rusty truck You'll see lots of ideas for subtle weathering. Then, buy Cranky's book! Edited September 30, 2011 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Some washes of acrylic craft paints are a great place to start and very forgiving if you over-do it. Add some baking soda to the wet paints if you want some texture for wheel well dirt accumulation and/or rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 A very good place to start would be to have camera in hand, look for "weathered" vehicles. Take the time to see just how road grime gets on a car or pickup, With winter coming in another 6-8 weeks in the northern states of the US, such observations should be easy to make, Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Sometimes it's the little details that will make it a good candidate. A torn seat, a little fogged paint around the inside of the windshield. A change in panel color . . .say a panel done in primer, etc . . . but yes, your best bet is to drive around with your camera, like Art suggests, and take photos of real ones you see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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