anyone know how to duplicate rust ?

yes, i searched, and only two threads came up and neither were of any information...

I'm looking to duplicate this 'RUST LOOK' on my own 1:18 and 1:24 scale models...

http://images5.fotki.com/v61/photos/2/202403/738739/rust55-vi.jpg
http://images5.fotki.com/v61/photos/2/202403/738739/rust3-vi.jpg
http://images5.fotki.com/v60/photos/2/202403/738739/rust66-vi.jpg

and this too...

http://images5.fotki.com/v61/photos/2/202403/738739/amx-vi.jpg
http://images5.fotki.com/v61/photos/2/202403/738739/amx1-vi.jpg

Anyone have any ideas?

Make a model out of metal. Leave it outside for a few days in saltwater.

Seriously though, I havent seen any threads about that on here. Im sure someone will have an idea though.

2 options I know of...

1. There is a weathering kit you can buy with several different colors of powder. I can't remember the name of the kit, but you basicly dust on the "rust" colored powder.

2. Cheap way, find a rusty hunk of metal (old exhaust manifolds are great for this) and sand away. Collect the rust dust you sand off. Find the area of the car you want to rust and spray on a light coat of flat clear paint. Sprinkle the dust on the area and let dry. Shake or blow off any excess. If you want heavy rust, mix some of the dust up with elmers glue and spread around in the area.

Be sure to take the proper safety precautions as rusty chunks of metal can be sharp and the dust isn't the best to breath.

After both methods, try not to handle the model too much. It's very easy to wipe off. Also, as with all weathering, a little bit can go a long way. Too much rust, mud, grime can look unrealistic.

I also heard from someone that they make a "rust" like spray paint. Not sure where you would find it, maybe a local hobby store and ask them

im sure you can, but then you need to be crafty urself too :( cuz that's no amature work shown above.

i'm no amature :sunglasse

I am taking a trip to a hobby store. There is only one that I know of located near me, so I hope he will have some weathering materials in stock.

Model Master Acryl Rust paint and Polly S Rust...thats what an airbrushing book says, and the model looks very good...

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=33517

http://www.enginetender.com/270m.htm