Weathering Model Trains - Paint Chipping (Step 5)

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Paint on locomotives and rolling stock not only fade, but it also gets worn or scraped away. This video is part five of eight in my weathering model trains series that explores one technique for getting realistic chipped paint. It explores three different ways of using a single basic method that gets some realistic results!

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Credits:
Music: "Engine No. 9" by Les Hooper
© 1981 Birch Island Music Press, Sole Selling Agent: C.L. Barnhouse Co., Oskaloosa, IA
Used with Permission

Picture of Chipped and Rusted Paint by ChimeraDragonfang

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[JCsRiptrack]

There are a whole raft of techniques and ideas to get realistic chipping out there. Have any favourites? Are there any you've heard of but want to learn more about?

[lclarke]

Oh, I am so slow. I laughed at you eating the chips before even hearing and getting the joke. Thanks for the second laugh.

[RonsTrainsNThings]

Good stuff, John. Thanks. My favorite chipping technique is using artist oils which can then be streaked below the chips.

[JamesFreed]

It seems like the chipping that is the same color as the base color of the model would make sense to move to before the dot fade step rather than after the pin wash step. That way the chips all get a chance to fade in and any chips on the base color won’t stand out as much if you don’t get an exact color match.

[phillipwyman]

I use the salt technique on some structures and rolling stock, but I use oil paints that mix with water or thinner. To apply I use a stiff stippling brush and some times a sponge. I prefer the brush over the sponge.

[JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Thats an awesome technique, thanks for your help!

[tp]

The simple 'sponge method' technique can be quite effective. And if thicker paint is used, it adds texture, which can be desirable.

Nice job with this turorial, and I look forward to future demonstrations.

One question I've had (and I think a few others might too) is - is the manufactured 'chipping solutions' on the market really better than free D-I-Y solutions? (Which I think might have a subjective answer ;) )

[nathandriscoll]

How would I model the chipping effect on a composite wood boxcar; like the ones built in WW II with outside bracing and wood sheathing?