I’ve been looking for a way to get a super realistic rust effect on my trains. These two tips produced the authentic finish I wanted and even better used artist chalks to do it on a budget.
Train Weathering With Chalks
Track Weathering With Pastel Chalks
If you’re looking for low-cost weathering powders, you can do this using kids chalks.
Andy is a lifelong modeller, writer, and founder of modelrailwayengineer.com and its sister site. He has been building model railways, dioramas, and miniatures for over 30 years. His passion for model making and railways began when he was a child, building his first layout at the age of seven.
Andy’s particular passion is making scenery and structures in 4mm scale, which he sells commercially. He is particularly interested in modelling the railways of South West England during the late Victorian era, although he also enjoys making sci-fi and fantasy figures and dioramas.
When not making models, Andy lives in Surrey with his wife and teenage son. Other interests include history, science fiction, photography, and programming. Read more about Andy.