RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) As far as I can recall this one took 3 days start to finish. A lot of the time was spent waiting for things to dry before proceeding. https://www.flickr.com/photos/laughinglobster/8567413663/in/dateposted/ Edited March 10, 2017 by Mick Bonwick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted March 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2017 I was just thinking, what is the longest any of you have spent weathering a single engine or piece of rolling stock?!?!? I'd love to hear a fair few answers if possible! It must be great to have not time or detail limits! Thanks! (The longest I usually spend on weathering a loco isn't much over 1.5 hours. But I'm constrained timewise as I only weather for work) I often spend around 2 weeks weathering an average wagon (e.g. an 'OBA') - probably about 12-15 hours potentially but it is worth the effort taking the extra time if it's your own project to keep forever! The most time consuming part is building up the different colours, say for rust, I'll build up with 3-4 shades of brown from light to dark with tiny 5-nought brushes, and say your base colours may need toning down or adding in mid-way varnish to protect any new transfers before hiding under layers of dirt, always seems to take time! I get many requests for paid weathering work but I'd spend far too long perfecting it to ever earn any money!! Envious at the amount & variety of stuff you get to tackle, keep up the good work matey! Cheers, James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2017 Longest to complete --a CSX U25B in G scale which took 3 days... However, not many modellers like to pay for weathering commissions that take that long. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I often spend around 2 weeks weathering an average wagon (e.g. an 'OBA') - probably about 12-15 hours potentially but it is worth the effort taking the extra time if it's your own project to keep forever! The most time consuming part is building up the different colours, say for rust, I'll build up with 3-4 shades of brown from light to dark with tiny 5-nought brushes, and say your base colours may need toning down or adding in mid-way varnish to protect any new transfers before hiding under layers of dirt, always seems to take time! I get many requests for paid weathering work but I'd spend far too long perfecting it to ever earn any money!! Envious at the amount & variety of stuff you get to tackle, keep up the good work matey! Cheers, James If you're ever up in TMC's neck of the woods, pop in and I'll let you cherry pick some fascinating stock out and have a go.I'm sure I'd be far more excited about visiting Loftus Road than you would be about visiting our place though lol! It's great to hear how much time, effort and detail people have been putting into their projects. Thank you! Edited March 15, 2017 by How about a Dictator Loco Class? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Messing about with some Westerns again. The problem is time constraints though. Some effects would require a vast amount of extra time before I'd be truly satisfied. And as mentioned, few would pay for that much time. Often I just carry on detailing anyway and loose out on a few £ for the sake of a better result. The latter pics go back in time to show some of the process/stages to achieve the very grubby, faided, streaky effect on one of the locos. Edited March 15, 2017 by How about a Dictator Loco Class? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wow! Those westerns look stunning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Very nice weathering on the westerns, id like to try that one time on a loco NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Sorry for my ignorance but is there a section where we can post our latest projects so others can see? As in not just weathering but any interesting projects we're on with? Thank you. Rob https://www.shapeways.com/shops/bobsbitsandbobs Edited November 12, 2017 by How about a Dictator Loco Class? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Love the Westerns. Probably best off posting in Modifying and Detailing RTR stock http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/176-modifying-detailing-rtr-stock/ CheersSteve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Love the Westerns. Probably best off posting in Modifying and Detailing RTR stock http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/176-modifying-detailing-rtr-stock/ Cheers Steve Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak experience Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 My only problem with the Wickham Trolley is, they're so damn HUGE!!!! So I got me a smaller, easier to manage one today. Very cheap £££ compared to Bachmann's failed OO engineering challenge! And available in O, OO and N. I'll post pics when it's painted up, has driver/interior in etc and the motor fitted. The N gauge Wickham Trolley is so tiny! Hehe The big Wickham Trolley should have it on a lead by it's side and take it for walks. I really like the look of the 3D printed 'N' gauge Trolley. Are these available to buy, and if so, would you have a link perchance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmc Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I really like the look of the 3D printed 'N' gauge Trolley. Are these available to buy, and if so, would you have a link perchance? If you liked it in that picture you will like it more now. It's been revamped to a higher detail level. If you have any questions asking via my Shapeways account is fastest usually. Here is the link. Thank you! https://www.shapeways.com/shops/bobsbitsandbobs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michl080 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Rob, very interesting thread. I read it twice, but I could not find any reference to the title of that thread. Are you actually using 90psi with your airbrush? What is that good for? Michael Edited February 25, 2018 by michl080 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 25/02/2018 at 10:12, michl080 said: Rob, very interesting thread. I read it twice, but I could not find any reference to the title of that thread. Are you actually using 90psi with your airbrush? What is that good for? Sorry I've only just seen your question Michael! I found using just slightly thinner paints at higher pressures stopped my airbrush blocking as often, it also allows me to cover bigger areas easier, from further away and a tad faster. Yet very small amounts of paint can still be applied for difficult, tiny close up detail if I'm careful with the airbrush. Also it allows me to blow things dry much easier so that I don't tough wet bits and spoil them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 I update my instagram with new weathering pictures more often than I post here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
How about a Dictator Loco Class? Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Why did rmweb remove all previous images? )-: Check out my latest work here instead https://www.instagram.com/bobsbitsnbobs/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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