In the past I've used ModelMates rust effect and love it, but I'm running short of it and can't find any replacements online as it looks like they have closed. Quite a while ago apparently. I've used AK's slimy grime liquid to good effect before, so I thought I'd have a go with their Crusted Rust Deposits set as, not only is AK easy to get hold of, but they have a great reputation in scale model circles.
So, the challengers.
As you can see, three large pots vs one much smaller one. Surely the AK stuff will look much more effective, right?
The Crusted Rust set requires three progressive applications to get an interesting patina, starting with the dark deposits (that isn't really that dark) and working your way up to the light rust level in much smaller quantities where you want some newer rust. Kinda tricky to get something that looks ok.
The old Modelmates? One coat slapped/stippled on and just left to do its thing over a few minutes while it dries. Simples, to quote some meerkats.
On the left we have ModelMates. On the right we have the AK stuff after a few attempts.
For simplicity sake, Modelmates would be my go-to choice for rust, if they still existed. The AK set was a bit too fiddly to get looking half way decent and, for the gaming table, is a bit too subtle. The dark and medium ones will be useful for dirtying things up a bit, but the light really looks wrong in terms of how bright it is.
A bit of digging on the internet seems to imply that the Modelmates rust effect is the same as Dirty Down's Rust effect for movie props, which means it comes in much much bigger pots, so you can get twice as much for the same price as the original ModelMates pots from the likes of ModelShop.co.uk
I may have a go at using the two together to see what can be done on larger surfaces...
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