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hi the autoballasters in particular look very good, the rust effect with the gouache is very convincing, and i totally agree about using it, its great for weathering and if you don't like what you've done just wipe off and start again!

Chris

I've still not tried gouache myself, I've always found I can get the effects I'm after with enamel without the need for a sealing coat - but looks like you've got some fantastic results there Jo - especially given this is N! Lovely! Definitely another weathering technique I must try...

Thanks for the comments guys - I'm still experimenting with gouache myself, sometimes it works, others it doesn't, but it is nice and forgiving

James, what I've found with the gouache is because of the streaking effect, you can get a line thinner than a brush stroke, so in N it's actually easier than enamels. I used to be a 100% enamel person, but I've diversified, though I still swear by Railmatch enamel for spraying. Dad said to me earlier about dirt varying with scale and the 67 looking right - the subtle shade and tone variation is unachievable in other media, at least for me, so it's well worth having a play

Really nice work Jo,

 

I love the 67-think you've captured her just right with the subtle approach to the weathering.

 

Look forwards to more installments.

 

Mark

There I was admiring your handiwork when James has to go and mention that this is N gauge. Blimey ... now that is good. The effects acheived look very interesting; the applciation of rust spots then streaked as if washed by rain is great.... this is something that I've used before but not on models - similar process in painting (a painting) using opaque watercolour to the same effects. Ah, jolly good... a new technique to try. Thanks for posting and sharing these great images.

Agreed - some excellent work Jo - I especially like the autoballasters - very convincing - Pete

Good, innit B) B) B)

 

Very impressive Jo, the Autoballasters are looking great, you've observed and recreated the weathering nicely. The 67 is also very good, nice and subtle, and you've already discovered that the Gouache is great for effects that are so subtle you barely notice them.

 

Any chance you'll be taking them to Taunton with you? It'd be great to see them in the flesh.

 

Nice one B) B) B) B) B)

Thanks for the kind words guys - it helps get the va va voom back when you're struggling to make progress!

Jon - it's always interesting to see how techniques transfer between different applications, be it military, cars, railways or even non modelling all together! Sometimes, something that isn't the prescribed way to do it may seem alien, but works as well, if not better than other techniques. And if you didn't realise it's N, then I'm wowed!

Martin, some of the washes and streaks you've achieved with gouache in the past have really helped to get my head around the stuff, though there's no substitute to trying it yourself I wasn't that impressed when I played a couple of years ago, but I seem to have stumbled across a technique that works for me now. They do seem good for creating a dusty look, like a light spray of poop track dirt on loco sides

Not sure about Taunton yet though, will be in touch;)