Tom F Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) https://tomfosterweathering.wordpress.com Photo Courtesy of Tony Wright I have been weathering for a number of years, primarily on my own stock. I work in the medium of paints (primarily enamels) and powders, utilising several different techniques (washes, drybrushing, airbrush etc). I like to work from photos where whenever possible, even better when the client has a particular photo to hand. Experience working in numerous scales (4mm, 7mm etc) on locomotives, coaches, wagons and general rolling stock. Feel free to contact me at tomfosterweathering@gmail.com or PM me to discuss things further. 4mm K1, built from a DMR kit by Tony Wright. Photo Courtesy of Tony Wright 4mm Bachmann 16T Mineral. Photo Courtesy of Tony Wright LMS Ratio/Parkside Hybrid Photo Courtesy of Tony Wright 7mm Slaters Kits SR PMV Edited March 24, 2019 by 9793 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 A recent commission. Accurascale HUO Hoppers. A further 15 to go!!! 9 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocp Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Top shelf as always mate. With you're level of skill, this will be a great venture for you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) A client’s 4mm 58xx, finished as to the specifications from a photograph. Also detailed with fire irons and Modelu lamps. Edited March 18, 2019 by 9793 9 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted March 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) LNER A1 Night Hawk and LNER A4 Capercaillie. Finished to reflect that slightly grubby look of the non Top Shed stable of LNER Pacifics circa 1938/1939. Photos courtesy of Chris Nevard Edited March 19, 2019 by 9793 15 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I particularly like the LNER era pacifics, Tom! And I notice that one of the inspection hatches on Capercaillie is open, which is a nice touch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Portchullin Tatty said: I particularly like the LNER era pacifics, Tom! And I notice that one of the inspection hatches on Capercaillie is open, which is a nice touch. Cheers Mark! I can’t claim credit for the hatch, it’s on the Hornby tooling. It’s a nice model (think the tooling is coming up to 14/15 years old). I have a little update coming later today for the thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 For those who use Facebook, I've set up a page dedicated to my weathering. https://www.facebook.com/Tom-Foster-Weathering-2281630998746521 Modified Bachmann 57XX 9 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Bachmann 16T Mineral Wagon. Repainted before weathering. Edited March 20, 2019 by 9793 8 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Lovely work Tom, you definitely have an eye for it, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Bachmann Slope Sided Mineral Wagon. Repainted followed by weathering. Modified Hornby Toad, again repainted prior to weathering. 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) On 18/03/2019 at 13:49, 9793 said: A client’s 4mm 58xx, finished as to the specifications from a photograph. Also detailed with fire irons and Modelu lamps. Same number as mine! Can't be having that..................................... All my ex-GWR locos are 84J and are ones I saw when I was a lad. Edited March 23, 2019 by 5050 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I wish you all the very best in your venture, Tom, I'm delighted to have several items displaying your weathering on my Little Bytham. You really seem to have that 'natural' touch. Originally built by Mike Edge from a PDK kit. Re-motored by me, and painted/lined/lettered/numbered by me. Your weathering just 'makes' this model. A Bachmann A2, renumbered/renamed, detailed and improved by me. I've not seen more natural-looking weathering. Just as I remember seeing VELOCITY, Tom (though I need to alter that shedplate!). As you know, I don't have many RTR locos, but with your weathering, I retain one or two, including this Hornby B1. New bogie wheels, a new chimney, a new identity and your weathering. What more could I ask? Regards, Tony. 8 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Tony Wright said: I wish you all the very best in your venture, Tom, I'm delighted to have several items displaying your weathering on my Little Bytham. You really seem to have that 'natural' touch. Originally built by Mike Edge from a PDK kit. Re-motored by me, and painted/lined/lettered/numbered by me. Your weathering just 'makes' this model. Thank you Tony! The B16 will always be a firm favourite! Edited March 25, 2019 by 9793 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 23/03/2019 at 14:59, 5050 said: Same number as mine! Can't be having that..................................... All my ex-GWR locos are 84J and are ones I saw when I was a lad. Yes, as are all of mine, as I model Bala and the Blaenau branch. The one in the photo above was for a client, but I also have my own 5810, seen here on Cwm Prysor. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Mine is an original K's kit, the first I built around 1972 in 00 and rebuilt to P4 around 1980. It still has 00 spaced frames but with simple compensation between the middle and rear carrying axle, Sharman wheels and Romford gears with a DS10 motor. Works fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 4mm Coal Wagons (16T slope sided, Ex PO and a BR standard Diagram 1/108) Edited March 27, 2019 by 9793 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrovich Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 19:00, 9793 said: A recent commission. Accurascale HUO Hoppers. A further 15 to go!!! They are very good Tom extremely realistic Regards Peter 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, petrovich said: They are very good Tom extremely realistic Regards Peter Many Thanks Peter. I'll be starting work on the next batch of three for my client in the next few weeks. I do find it interesting working on stock that is that bit different from your own (in my case Western Region Steam). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Some more examples of rolling stock weathering. Bachmann/TMC Double Bolster Bachmann Presflo (with minor alteration/detailing) ABS kit LNER open and Bachmann exPO 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Client's Hornby D16/3 finished this afternoon. Rather pretty 4-4-0! 7 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Something a bit different. A client's Sutton Locomotive Works Class 24. The client's specification was as she was the last in service, she was often well kept. Body given a sheen to represent the condition she was seen in photos circa 1979/1980. 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Three more Accurascale Hoppers, ready for the client to pick up tomorrow. Only 12 more to go! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 All ready for collection tomorrow. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Client's locomotive now finished. Patriot Class 45543 'Home Guard'. Bachmann model, weathered with reference to photographs from the early 1960s supplied by the client. 10 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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