Anyone Using Makeup to Add Weathering to your Models?

[torinobradley]

Several years ago a ex-girlfiend of mine that used to build models had almost finished her Elvira and asked me how to do the makeup.  She had tried just painting it and drybrushing it but it came out clownish.  Not good for the Mistress of the Dark!  I suggested that she actually use makeup.  She did and Elvira's smokey eyes and rosy cheeks were photo-perfect.

Has anyone ever used them or seen them used for weathering other scale models?  I would think they would be great especially in all the different color pallets available.  You could find the perfect colors for your exhaust, leather seats, grimy and stained engines, etc...  The only concerns I could see are reactions with the base paint or clear coats and of course, the propensity to rub off when handled.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Interesting idea, and a sure-fire way to strike up a conversation with the pretty girls working the cosmetic counters. Oh wait...I'm old. Should have thought of this 20 years ago. 

[Snake45]

Uh, no.

Closest I've come is using nail-buffing boards to polish plastic.

I have looked at The Lovely Mrs. Snake's Big Fluffy Makeup Brush and thought it would be perfect for dusting models, though.

[Ace-Garageguy]

  On 3/31/2016 at 5:44 PM, Snake45 said:

 

I have looked at The Lovely Mrs. Snake's Big Fluffy Makeup Brush and thought it would be perfect for dusting models, though.

I have one, and it is. 

[Impalow]

Ive often wondered how much different those Tamiya weathering kits are from makeup... haven't worked up the courage to try. I already spend way too much time looking at nailpolish.