Weathering with PanPastels

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I really like the subtle effect on the hoppers. This seems like a really good way to get weathering on concrete service hoppers.

Did you have to do much blending after the intial application?

Not really. I just brush it all on, then brush some more, then some more until I'm happy. Once you dive in, you'll see.

[Santa Fe Guy]

Nice effect Ed. I always spray Dullcote after applying Pan Pastel and in between applications just to preserve the finish, it will come off over time if not protected.
Rod.

[Doug G.]

I used to use my dad's chalk pastels he used in college in the 1940s. They worked very well. Preserved with Dullcote, I still have the buildings. The pastels are still around somewhere, too.

Doug

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Nice effect Ed. I always spray Dullcote after applying Pan Pastel and in between applications just to preserve the finish, it will come off over time if not protected.
Rod.

I've thought about that, but... if the difficulty I have getting them off my fingers is any indication, I'm not too worried.

[haasmarc]

It's good to dullcoat before applying the PanPastels so they have a good surface to adhere to.

[Doug G.]

Actually, if they have a binder in them which help them stick, I wouldn't worry too much about them coming off either. Dullcoat only if you, say, want to kill plastic shine.

Doug

[coosvalley]

Dull-coat is easy enough to apply, why cut corners?..It protects the work, and will help prevent the dreaded "fingerprint". It's not like it's hard to give it a spritz from a rattle can.

Bonding agent or not, I would definitely give it a protective coat. Wait until you have 5-6 cars, and do them together.

The weathering on the cement cars is looking great, BTW.

[chicken45]

If you remember a few years ago, there was that controversial article on weathering in MR. It involved using only Pan Pastels, IIRC.

I like using the black for soot on roofs. Somehow it looks "fuzzy" and not like black paint.

I usually don't like using all one technique on any given car.
Imagine if Ed did a wash AND used Pan Pastels.

[Santa Fe Guy]

I usually don't like using all one technique on any given car.
Imagine if Ed did a wash AND used Pan Pastels.
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Perish the thought!
Rod.

[Doug G.]

The only thing about Dullcoat is that it does eventually yellow so, keep that in mind for white surfaces.

Doug.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I've been cranking more cars out. But here are a few I'm particularly happy with.

I love the way the insides of these Foxxy Models turned out.

[Dave V]

I've been cranking more cars out. But here are a few I'm particularly happy with.

I love the way the insides of these Foxxy Models turned out.

Ed, I think you've found "the zone."  These two gons look way moar bettah than the first attempts.  The color and distribution are just right for that "dusty rust" look.

[chicken45]

What colors did you use, Ed?
Tell us more!


OH GOD I'M ASKING ED FOR WEATHERING TECHNIQUE.


THE KAPUSCINSKI DEVICE...IT IS EVOLVING!

[Ed Kapuscinski]

To answer Josh's last question: I've gotten both of these sets.
https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/panpastel-30702-7-colors-weathering-kit-greys-grime-and-soot-mix/
https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/panpastel-30701-7-colors-weathering-kit-rust-and-earth-mix/

I also got a "silver" one too that I use a bit as well.

Then I just use my understanding of color and technique to make them look good.

I've also been doing a bit more actual weathering lately.

Here are some hoppers. I really like the way the pastels do on these cars.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

A couple more. Some I love, some I can live with.









I really like this one, a gift from @SAH



This photo is now in my collection of random desktop wallpapers.









This is one of the "I'll live with" cars, but it shows off the use of the silver pastel a bit on the roof.



And here, you might wonder why this covered hopper is so "black". Well, it's because I heard these cars ended up in powdered anthracite service, so guess what's inside.