Weathering Progress

Does this look any better?






Loco1999

 

YES!!!!

Looks like you lowered the carbody, too. We're sending you all our cars to weather..

Al

 

Loco1999:


That car looks great!. What did you use to weather it?

 

Thanks.

The NSR article.

I followed the steps in the article.
Airbrush, Artist Acrylics, Pastels(Chalk)

One big screw up...
Airbrush 50/50 flat/dust drop of brown, thinned 75%.
I put grimy black instead of flat.
So everything is a little dark

Then due to over doing it, I had to
apply a windex wash to lighten it up.

Loco1999

 

Very Nice!
I just came home from the store...got me a gallon jug of windshield washer fluid to use. I bought a couple of those Horizon "Conductor's Choice" N scale freight cars to practice on before I start on my good equipment. All I really need is a compressor...but, I guess my can of Propel will have to do in a pinch.

 

Looks great!!!

What is the windshield wiper solution for?

Dave

 

Dave:

There is alcohol in the wiper solution. It lightens up the car. Same as using isopropyl alcohol for the lightening the color of rolling stock.

 

Thanks for the feedback.
I'll try and practice more.

Loco1999

 

Nicely done

 

I've experimented with a number of different methods of weathering, with varying degrees of success. I still like to use several so everything doesn't look the same.

1.Using Floquil's weathering paints and a little chalk:


2.Using a women's eye makeup kit:


3.Using Floquil "Instant Weathering" spray wiped immediately with Dio-Sol on a cottonball:


4.Using "Rust-All":


5.Using Micro-Mark browntone and graytone chalks:


Try different methods, they'll make your trains more interesting!

 

Thanks for more feedback.

Thirdrail, I like the different methods idea(s).
I will try some more.

The roof got all the washes
plus more. (rust,grime,dirt)
Could be spotted more.

More Pics....










Loco1999

 

Loco1999:

You did a superb job of weathering that car.

 

Loco1999, you know what you've done now with that supurb weathering job on the roof of that car, don't you? You've accentuated the fact that the runningboard is far too thick.

Time to replace that runningboard (which some incorrectly call "roofwalk") with an etched metal one from Gold Medal or Plano!

 

Loco 1999:

While the running board is too big, look at the brake wheel and the stirrups. Why not replace the ladders, too? But where does it stop? Will you get that done on 400-600 cars? I don't have an answer. I probably would replace the running board and lower the car. Replacing the brake wheel with Micro Trains is easy. After that, it is really a project. Maybe take the worst offenders and start there. Just some thoughts.

But, I really do like the weathering. Very nice job and very realistic.

 

Very nice, Loco1999. Turned a typical car into a showpiece. Thirdrail expressed my thoughts as well, the danger in pushing towards realism is that you keep finding new things to do! It looks really good, and the details recommended by Flash would make it a show-stopper.

I like to hope that someday, I can actually get enough cars done at this level to populate an entire model railroad. Hah! Here's hoping...

 

Thanks for more feedback.

I think what Thirdrail and Sapacif are talking
about is a little advanced for me. ( For now )

I've only been weathering cars I picked up new or used for less than $5.
The Frisco is a used con-cor. I've got a few more to practice on.
Then, I'll try some my Atlas and MT rolling stock.

Loco1999

 

Beautiful weathering job on that car! It looks very realistic.

I agree with Flash that simply replacing the running board and brake wheel would make that a true work of art. And since you are using inexpensive cars for your practice, go ahead and try the replacement of those two items. I think you may be surprised at your capabilities - don't sell yourself short - give it a try.

 

Thanks Again.

I will order some parts.

Loco1999