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Post by fabforrest on Apr 2, 2020 21:58:26 GMT
Part of me always wanted to get into weathering. Maybe not at the level HH is, but close... Another part of me, the realistic part, knew this was well beyond my abilities. I actually got some chalks from Dennis Brennan over 10 years ago, but didn't do much with them. Faced with Stay At Home and with no train projects on the books, I decided to take the plunge. Back when K-Line was about to crater, they released a Miller Girl in the Moon Reefer (K-Line's reefers were every bit as good as Atlas). I wanted that car, but could never score it. Could not even get a whiff of it. So, I got the Lionel version as well as the American Eagle. These cars are very yellow and shiny. Good candidates for weathering if for not other reason than to tone them down. If I was really serious, I would find a way to paint the molded in details (ladders, door fixtures), but I will set that aside for now. I wanted to give the appearance of some moderate use and griminess. Decided to use the dry brush technique. Wet brush looked to much like paint. I think I have overdone this, but will put on the layout and see how they look up there. Kind, helpful comments will be appreciated. Please keep the laughing to a minimum. Before and after pix.     |
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Post by Adam on Apr 2, 2020 22:59:52 GMT
Looking good Forest. I tried some of my own recently and can confirm that weathering is a skill that takes practice. I think you did a great job on your first attempt.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2020 23:44:02 GMT
Forrest, I agree with Adam, not a bad first attempt. Before I weather anything, I try to thing of how it will be handled, how will it age, etc., then try to weather accordingly. Something newer won’t be as heavily weathered, something older more so. Hope that helps a bit. As Adam said keep practicing...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 0:30:05 GMT
Forrest I think its a great job! One rule of thumb for weathering is that nothing should look too "harsh". If there are hard edges, brush those out a bit. Think about how things get dirty. There is wash from rain on the roof, and splash up from the wheels. Rust streaks are typically linear but are less harsh than most modelers execute. Think a girl's eye shadow at 25% opacity.
If the weathering gets too heavy, try to use a Q tip in alcohol or Tamiya thinner to soften it up.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 0:43:50 GMT
Fab, they look very good. A question did you use paint or did you use Dennis' powders? the powders work by dabbing them on and then using a big brush to smooth them out. When you like it you should spray the area with a flat/matte clear spray paint to hold it on. Another suggestion go to Laz57's thread Whistle Stop Wednesday and look at Bledsoe's video. He did some amazing weathering. Copying others work is always a good learning tool.
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Post by fabforrest on Apr 3, 2020 0:57:19 GMT
Used chalk powder. Did not spray so I could redo if I wanted to.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 1:16:59 GMT
Forest they look good. Keep us posted as you work along
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Post by Traindiesel! on Apr 3, 2020 1:58:58 GMT
Very nice effort, Forrest! Thank you for sharing. You are braver than I! Like anything else, practice makes perfect. Before long it'll seem easy.
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Post by Country Joe on Apr 3, 2020 13:29:16 GMT
Forrest, I think you did a real good job. When you are running a train you won't be studying each individual car so closely and will just notice that they are dirty.
One piece of advice I have is to work from a picture. If you are weathering a boxcar find a picture of a real boxcar or of a weathered model that you really like and try to copy it.
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Post by ptc on Apr 3, 2020 13:53:23 GMT
The Miller car, I would soften the redish markings a bit on the roof and down the side of the car. Nice job for your first attempt.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 13:58:07 GMT
The Miller car, I would soften the redish markings a bit on the roof and down the side of the car. Nice job for your first attempt. Fab, I agree with Brian. Good first attempt. Just play around with the chalk. You will have this down pat in no time. Gary.
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Post by laz57 on Apr 3, 2020 14:06:16 GMT
Great job FORREST!!! As JOE stated look at pics of rail cars that have been outside to stand the brunt of Mother Nature.
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Post by fabforrest on Apr 3, 2020 20:40:22 GMT
Thanks for the feedback! Lots to think about. Will use that photo idea.
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Post by Zeke on Apr 3, 2020 22:32:49 GMT
Forrest - congrats on jumping in with weathering! I've tried a little myself, but still have a lot to learn. I did a boxcar similar to yours so I snapped a few pics. I'm not entirely happy with it and may redo it at some point. If you want, an easy first step is to take some 220 sandpaper and start wearing away some of the logo and lettering. I would just go in on direction - either top to bottom or left to right. When you're satisfied with that, hit the whole car with dull coat. You can then take some rust colored powders or paints to the metal parts. On the simulated wood you can rub in some general brown or gray to simulate dirt or grime. Remember that in real life, dirt and grime tend to collect around and in nooks and crannies. Keep going! It's fun to try different materials and techniques. And don't forget YouTube - I'm sure there are a ton of video tutorials out there.    |
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Post by fabforrest on Apr 5, 2020 0:03:08 GMT
OK. here is version 2. wiped version 1 away. this time, I did work from a photo and was trying for a general, overall dirty look without the dramatic stuff. i also colored some of the detail moldings, which, I think, helps. better?   |
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