discussion Weathering Misnomer

[Bugatti Fan]

We all use the term 'Weathering' don't we ?
But the reality is that it is mostly used by modelle makers for for describing the simulation of wear and tear and things just getting dirty in use.
In reality, something like an abandoned vehicle or a building stood out in the elements for a prolonged period could more accurately be described as weathered.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I think of weathering as a catch all term for what happens to an object as its existence continues…not just what the weather does to something. In effect, its the bit that adds character….timeworn would probably also work, but weathering is concise and easily understood…

 

[pjgtech]

As above, I use it as a general term to describe the ageing process of an item, as it generally deteriorates with time, weather and wear/use.
I think technically there is chemical weathering, physical weathering and mechanical weathering, plus could prolly also add time weathering.
For me its the difference in something looking fairly new, clean, unused, not worn, not aged, not damaged and the opposite, eg: it is worn, aged, dirty, which then ideally gives the object a more realistic appearance.

 

[simontie]

Weather Beaten? After some of my walks i defiantly feel beaten, we use it in the steel industry a lot as well cladded buildings. “weathered” a lot through degradation of the sun wind and rain, galvanised steel goes from shiny to dull silver after a few months depending on the area its used in but will eventually fade