Freightliner HHA
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Knowing that I've got a box full of stock to weather, I thought I would fill an hour or 2 weathering a Bachmann Freightliner HHA. Background reading was in the form of Nigel Burkins book on modifying 4mm scale wagons- which produced some prototype photos to work from.
To start off with I mixed some Matt Black and some Varnish on a scrap CD case with a hint of MIG Black Smoke added in to the mix and applied lightly with a cotton bud and sponge at first to build up the base layer on the bodyside. I feel this is key- as it gives the rest that follow to something strong to adhere to. This was built up in layers to the desired effect. Then left to dry for around 10 minutes. Once this had set- I added some Black Smoke to highlight where the rain had washed the excess coal from the hopper.
The chassis was tackled in my normal way- washed over with various browns and then highlighted with different powders until the dusty effect was present. The chutes were also picked out with powders and washes where appropriate.
All in all I feel it has worked out rather nicely- as with all these things one does have the desire to come back and add or take away aspects. Although, I'm quite happy with how it has worked out.
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