Weathering Powders

[Emerald Rose Widow]

I was wondering if any other company carries weathering powders like Forgeworld does, and if so anyone who is cheaper or better quality than Forgeworld's product. It is something I would love to experiment around with and needed advice on such.

[Arch_Bishop]

Secret Weapon Miniatures have released a set of weathering powders:
http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=37_38

Small review here:
http://2tonstudios.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/secret-weapon-weathering-powder-review.html

Dave Taylor also mentioned in his blog that he got some, but is yet to share his thoughts.


Vallejo also do a set:
http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/gb/pigments-gb.html


I'll just point out that I have no personal experience with these products, but like you, I have been interested in getting a set to play with.

Personally, I would go for the Secret Weapon ones (their washes look excellent too).

Hope this helps.

[wittdooley]

Secret Weapon Miniatures have released a set of weathering powders:
http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=37_38

Small review here:
http://2tonstudios.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/secret-weapon-weathering-powder-review.html

Dave Taylor also mentioned in his blog that he got some, but is yet to share his thoughts.


Vallejo also do a set:
http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/gb/pigments-gb.html


I'll just point out that I have no personal experience with these products, but like you, I have been interested in getting a set to play with.

Personally, I would go for the Secret Weapon ones (their washes look excellent too).

Hope this helps.

I've had a lot of luck with the FW ones. They work fairly well.

I also have a few bottles of the MiG Pigments (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CEAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmigproductions.com%2F&ei=jUxGT_eoDIGEgweG1ZCPDg&usg=AFQjCNFet6eFOjwEd5JTE3Z63FeoS7fWtg&sig2=k23klp8V4EwaIEAgvqYzOA). They are better than the FW ones, but they are also significantly more expensive. But they are very, very nice.

[DadExtraordinaire]

I was wondering if any other company carries weathering powders like Forgeworld does, and if so anyone who is cheaper or better quality than Forgeworld's product. It is something I would love to experiment around with and needed advice on such.

You don't need expensive powders -if cost is an issue - you can use many of the powders in the female make-up section of a store. A number of military and aircraft modellers swear on these as being rather good. Try and see what you think.

If your unsure about that try or cost is no issue try Tamiya or MIG - MIG are porbably the best out there......I hope this helps :o

[Emerald Rose Widow]

Thank you for the links and the ideas guys, I really appreciate it.



You don't need expensive powders -if cost is an issue - you can use many of the powders in the female make-up section of a store. A number of military and aircraft modellers swear on these as being rather good. Try and see what you think.

If your unsure about that try or cost is no issue try Tamiya or MIG - MIG are porbably the best out there......I hope this helps :o

Hmmm, I never thought of using my makeup for weathering anything, that is really neat. Sadly its not something I would likely do as makeup is very expensive trust you me. Just a bottle of foundation which is a few ounces costs about 15 dollars for the cheap stuff. So yeah, not to mention I need my makeup for work so I cannot afford to use it on models, was a neat idea though, never thought of that.

[Meph]

Well, I've been using MIG's powders quite happily since a few years now. If you buys 'm from an Ebay webshop you can find them at decent prices. And since you generally use very little of them as the pigment is very tightly packed in the pots, they will last a long time.

Considering that, they're quite good value for money.

Oh, and while you're at it, buy a bottle of MIG's pigment fixed (the blue label). Its the only matte sealant so far with a matte finish that won't frost up your powders. Klear works ok, but that's glossy...
Anything from a spray can will mess it up real good. Maybe not tiny or thin layers, but from the moment you've got some volume thickness going on, you're fracked.

[eldargal]

I wonder if the reverse would work, using weathering powders instead of expensive make up.:rolleyes:

You don't need expensive powders -if cost is an issue - you can use many of the powders in the female make-up section of a store. A number of military and aircraft modellers swear on these as being rather good. Try and see what you think.

If your unsure about that try or cost is no issue try Tamiya or MIG - MIG are porbably the best out there......I hope this helps :o

[Meph]

I wonder if the reverse would work, using weathering powders instead of expensive make up.:rolleyes:

A splendid idea! I want pics when you're done! :D

[eldargal]

Actually I did use lipstick to make some convincing gore smears once. Not sure I'm the best candidate for it, I really only use lipstick and sometimes a dab of eyeliner. Still, I hear the battle damaged look will be in this Spring...

[Meph]

Actually I did use lipstick to make some convincing gore smears once. Not sure I'm the best candidate for it, I really only use lipstick and sometimes a dab of eyeliner. Still, I hear the battle damaged look will be in this Spring...

lol, yeah. The salt & hairspray technique might produce some interesting results... And a dash of feathered oil paint here and there. Hell, I'd even break out the airbrush and have a go a go with it.

"Sit still honey. Keep your eyes and mouth closed, and try not to breathe." :D

[damnthevalley]

I use SWM's and Vallejo's. Vallejo makes some awesome pigments, but SWM has just about every color you could want.

[Labrat]

Seconded for SWM's weathering powders, much better than Tamiya's

[wormark]

I've been curious if anyone has used the Tamiya weathering stick and if it is worth it:
http://www.thewarstore.com/product33270.html

How do the weathering powders feel on the model after application? I'm worried that they will smear or rub off the model.

[superhappyrobot]

I've been curious if anyone has used the Tamiya weathering stick and if it is worth it:
http://www.thewarstore.com/product33270.html

How do the weathering powders feel on the model after application? I'm worried that they will smear or rub off the model.

I've used the weathering stick. I was unimpressed because it looked like globs of wet mud, but if that's the look you're after, give it a try.

For the most part, the weathering powders stick to the model after the thinner/medium you used to apply them dries, but if you want to use powders on serious gaming minis, then you definitely need to seal the mini (probably with a matte sealant, as glossy would look a bit off). I usually do powders last, typically after painting the mini and base, but before adding static grass. I hit the model with matte varnish after the thinner evaporates, and then I add the static grass on top of the varnish.

[Far Seer]

I'm yet to receive my order of Vallejo weathering powders, hope they're decent!

[Skoby]

I've been curious if anyone has used the Tamiya weathering stick and if it is worth it:
http://www.thewarstore.com/product33270.html

How do the weathering powders feel on the model after application? I'm worried that they will smear or rub off the model.

I've heard that they do rub off if youre not careful which put me off trying them but I've not actually seen any evidence either way only really chat in my local shop.

[Emerald Rose Widow]

I've used the weathering stick. I was unimpressed because it looked like globs of wet mud, but if that's the look you're after, give it a try.

For the most part, the weathering powders stick to the model after the thinner/medium you used to apply them dries, but if you want to use powders on serious gaming minis, then you definitely need to seal the mini (probably with a matte sealant, as glossy would look a bit off). I usually do powders last, typically after painting the mini and base, but before adding static grass. I hit the model with matte varnish after the thinner evaporates, and then I add the static grass on top of the varnish.

I personally put the matte down after the basing and static grass, it doesn't seem to clump for me and keeps the grass from rubbing off and the basing lasts longer, that is just my experience though