C-WW All right, since it is spring break, I am finally getting around to one of these little projects of mine. I am repowering a 2-8-2 made in Yugoslavia steamer, and then repainting it. when I first met this engine, it was missing its plow, which I have since rebuilt from scratch. Now the plow looks very rough, like this locomotive has been through a scrape or two. Whats the best basic paint job for one of these? I currentl have three blacks: Engine, Grimey, and Oily. What should I put where? I am also thinking of weathering, but I have zero experience in that category as well. Thanks. [ March 28, 2006, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: watash ]
Benny, I use regular old Testors spray flat black #1249 on the cap. I also use "water Slide" decals from Champ in minot North Dakota. Once I get the look I want for a specific proto-type I then finish the loco or car with Testors dullcote. The type of engine your repairing and repainting is it an I.H.C model? ~John
Hey guys, I can't help Benny on his question of weathering from the fact that I don't weather my locomotives or rolling stock. I only weather my buildings and such, so if anyone gets into weathering loco's and or cars lend a hand ~John.
Spring break!? It's so nice to be reminded that flowers and leaves are indeed coming...doesn't look it out my window. Definately the engine black. There are those who would have you add a bit of white to that, but for me it's already gray enough. Wash, no - scrub (I use an old soft toothbrush) with dish detergent and allow to dry (or blow dry). You'll need some method of holding the shell (and there are many, including some you can buy) because you can't touch it now. As far as weathering, look at photos of engines in the shape you'd like yours to be. You could use the grimy black to highlight areas that would be grimy, and brass or silver for other highlights. A wash of white (very thin) starting from relief valves and other steam leaks and following gravity from there. Finally some chalks brushed from the bottom up, matching the dirt color of your railroad. You can seal it with dullcoat (any matte clear finish), but for me that changes the chalk character so I leave it exposed. I also don't do very much to the wheels and drive train as I run the trains and don't want anything to interfere with that. But my railroaders are proud of their equipment and keep it pretty clean
look in a Model RR for a Micro Mark adv. They sell Dr. Watson?? weathering chalks. Go to the Lib. and find a color picture of a steam loco and use the chalks to 'weather' use more chalk than you think you need as it will dull out when you spray it with dull coat. You can re apply as often as you need to. Don't forget the only time a steam engine was shiny was the first hour of it's life. If you have a brass loco, try this. Since I started useing 'blackin-it' I don't have to paint my locos any more. I dip the whole boiler into blackin-it and a few minutes later it looks old and beaten. email me and I'll give you the exact instructions. Also when you're done, a VERY thin white acrylic wash on a tender or loco gives it a well worn look. It highlights all the rivets and little details. It collects in crevases just like hard water does for real. If you have a plastic loco or one that's already black, use 'blacken-it'on the rods and crosshead, makes them look really good. Good Luck!\ [ 17 March 2001: Message edited by: ChrisDante ]
I paint mine with Primer, then Testors Gloss Black thinned appropriatly through my airbrush. I then apply any decals I need on the unit and then weather with mixes of browns, tans, whites, and grime. I seal it in with Testors Dullcote. After over 700 paint jobs, it is my favorite.
