A bit of dusting!

Much as I have talked about dusting of models and of course other non-model related items if Mrs. woody is reading, this dusting was actually putting dust on models. In this case the dust was weathering powders and the models were the 09 loco and skip wagons.

Starting off with the loco I added some earth and metal powders around the footplate areas and used some acrylic thinner to dampen and fix them in place. 

Next up was some ash coloured powder which was applied to the body panels. It dulls and fades the paint giving it that worn look. I just use a soft paint brush and occasionally a cotton bud.

The roof panel also got some treatment.

Next up were the skips and their running gear. It all looks fairly heavy at this stage but once a coat of matt varnish is applied it will tone down and in fact amy even need further application of powders to get the required look.

With some varnish applied my theory was confirmed that a further dusting would be required but it certainly all looks a little less prestine.

The engine block was coated in some enamel fresh engine oil mix to give it that 'working' look.

I also applied some of that product around the footplate area. Being an enamel product it will need a day to dry enough for further work to be undertaken. That gives me an opportunity to do some of Mrs. W's dusting!