Chris_C Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Some 7mm Narrow gauge stuff. I've been modelling for ages now, and I'm quite happy with how most of it is turning out. This is the latest item off my 'weathering workbench' using a few new ideas I've found on the interweb. Any thoughts? Chris Edited July 14, 2014 by Chris_C 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thindude27 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 You have done a great job on that, how did you do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks! It's a variety of techniques, including a variation of the hairspray technique, dry brushing, washes and pigments. I use products from AK Interactive (who I have only recently come across, but their products are sublime), and MIG, amongst the general paint manufacturers. I'm pleased you think it looks alright! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve22 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I like the scratches running bottom to top inside the hopper - presumably this represents where the load has scored into the metalwork on loading / emptying, making it more liable to rusting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Steve, that was exactly the intention. I'm pleased it sort of shows what I was trying to achieve! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Not exactly new techniques used on this one, but I'm happy with it none the less. Ixion 7mm Hudswell. Chris 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 Terrific Chris, some highly effective weathering there. When the reaction is "That looks real" rather than "That's well weathered", then you have clearly got it right. All the best, Dave.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePurplePrimer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The scratches in the rust are really clever - how did you manage that ? And the sheen on the loco looks perfect to me - really great job 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePurplePrimer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I think I might have worked the rust out - I really like that Did you scratch through the hairspray with a pin or wire brush ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks chaps. I'm really pleased with how the Hudswell came out. I do like to make weathering jobs as realistic as possible! Airbrushing 2 colours over everything doesn't really work for me... The rust is done using MIG 'Worn Effects'. One colour is painted, coated in 'worn effects' then a second colour painted over the top. Very similar to the hairspray technique, but o chance of hairspray leaving any surface texture. The top coat of paint is then scratched away with a pin. In many cases that would be enough. In this case, the whole surface was brushed with AK Interactive rust pigments, which settled nicely in the very fine relief of the scratches. The effect works really well. I'm pleased other people agree! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Something new. First attempt at hand lining too... Chris 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Something new from the workbench: A full repaint of an Ixion Fowler. Chris 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric & Gripper Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Beautiful, just beautiful. Best regards Eric & Gripper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 Fairlie and Fowler, two brilliant pieces of work. Thanks for sharing them. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks chaps. I'm really pleased with how the Hudswell came out. I do like to make weathering jobs as realistic as possible! Airbrushing 2 colours over everything doesn't really work for me... The rust is done using MIG 'Worn Effects'. One colour is painted, coated in 'worn effects' then a second colour painted over the top. Very similar to the hairspray technique, but o chance of hairspray leaving any surface texture. The top coat of paint is then scratched away with a pin. In many cases that would be enough. In this case, the whole surface was brushed with AK Interactive rust pigments, which settled nicely in the very fine relief of the scratches. The effect works really well. I'm pleased other people agree! Chris I've found this range of products to be by far the best with which to achieve the excellent affects you've produced, and with some care and time it's possible to get there. The range may not be labeled for use railway modellers but with a little judicial choosing they can work extremely well. Excellent use and beautiful models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks for the kind words chaps. There are effects on the Fowler that can't be seen in the pictures, and can only be seen at certain angles 'in the flesh'. More to come soon hopefully. bgman - An awful lot of military modelling stuff is useful for railway modellers too. Alot of railway modellers stick to the known and trusted Humbrol etc ranges, but I've found tat a little searching brings up some wonders. The AK interactive products, I've found are second to none. Same with the MIG products. A lot of their ranges cross over, but the 'oil and grease stains' produced by MIG doesn't have the same finish as the similar product from AKI. It takes trial and error to get good results! Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Another Ixion in the works. Complete except for name and works plates. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 And done! Better photo this time. And another Fowler. And some narrow gauge too. Cheers Chris 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint100 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi Chris, Like a number of other posters I'm very impressed with the results you've achieved - particularly on the Ixion locos. Having never used AK Interactive products can you give some idea of the methods used? In particular is it largely brushed finishes, washes or fine powders - or a mix - and from your comments do you use an air brush at all? Regards Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi Terry, thanks for the comment. The basic tones are the basic humbrol colours, gunmetal, leather and tarmac, applied very lightly with an airbrush. Areas that are to be 'cleaned' are given a wipe with a cotton bud/tissue paper ever so slightly damp with white spirit Everything applied on top of that is brushed using a nice soft brush, or a stiffer brush if a harsher finish is required. Then powders and dry brushing can be used to blend everything together and bring out detail, as well as add a little texture where it is needed. This photo shows the products I used to both paint and weather the yellow diesel seen in the foreground. Every single one was used. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint100 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks Chris. I must give AK and MIG a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Very nice work Chris. I am a fan of AKI products, they use really fine pigment, been using them for a while now. If you are on Facebook worth checking out their feed, they have some knockout painting and weathering samples that get posted up. Thoroughly recommend their modelling magazines, especially the digital versions which are cheaper and you can zoom right in on the detail. They give step by step how tos from some of the World's best modellers. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Martin, thanks for the recommendation on the AK facebook page, very inspirational stuff on there. I already have most of the magazines, they're great! I'd rather have them in print though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Lambton58 Posted June 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2014 Terrific Chris, some highly effective weathering there. When the reaction is "That looks real" rather than "That's well weathered", then you have clearly got it right. All the best, Dave.. I couldn't have put it better - this is superb work. I agree with the comments about looking at the materials the military and aviation modelers use. For those who haven't yet seen it, the Britmodeller forums ( http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/ ) are well worth looking at. Ralph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 At the risk of this becoming a topic solely about Ixion models, here are some more Ixion models. Cheers! Chris 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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