Guest Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Same here, just a bit floppy! Then it must be all of them! I'll check the one I'm getting for Christmas, see if it's the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Blimey, the 45xx and wagons look superb with the weathering powders! I've only done a couple of wagons and a PMV with the Humbrol Powders so far, just not had the bottle do weather a loco for fear of screwing it up. When I do I may well weather-up my old Bachmann Std 4 tender loco first rather than do any of the more modern expensive Hornby/Bachmann models so I just to get the hang of it more and hopefully get the effects right. Thanks David! Glad you like them! I was a bit nervous at first, but once I got started it was fine! The powders are quite easy to correct if you add to much. Yes, I would highly recommend using a older loco. The 45xx one was non runner donated when I bought it from my local shop Signals Models at Midsomer Norton, I gave her back and gave me a full refund. When I asked for a old second hand loco to have a go on they said use the 45xx. Once I weathered her and gave her a quick once over she sprung to life and runs a dream! So will be giving the money back to Signals and purchasing her back again! LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Then it must be all of them! I'll check the one I'm getting for Christmas, see if it's the same! LOL! No worries mate! Must just be me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 LOL! No worries mate! Must just be me! My current, and the other one both have a slightly floppy lubricator rod, therefore, I think it must be by design! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 A quick video of the weathered 45xx in action on my Micro Exhibition Layout, Compton Quay. Hope you enjoy! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJH Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 fantastic weathering, once i get my layouts electrics and scenery sorted. I hope to do some myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 fantastic weathering, once i get my layouts electrics and scenery sorted. I hope to do some myself. Thanks Andy! Glad you like my work! Just about to upload some pics of the latest! Just finished yesterday! Hope your weather goes well when you get started too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 The latest wagon to receive the weathering treatment! This Bachmann Queen Mary Brake Van is the first in a large fleet which I am weathering for a friend. Tell me what you think! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Great stuff, good to see someone get it right, surprising how many are just too heavy handed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2013 Nice, any chance of a summary of how you tackled the QM pls? Nicely restrained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Great stuff, good to see someone get it right, surprising how many are just too heavy handed. Thanks! Glad you like it! LOL! Funny you say that! As I just messed up one of my friend 16 tonners! Just hope I can fix it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Very subtle, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Nice, any chance of a summary of how you tackled the QM pls? Nicely restrained. Thanks mate! It was very simple, just Humbrol Smoke and Earth powdered, dry brushed on, then seal with a quick spray of matt varnish. Earth powder on the chassis and smoke powder on the main body and roof. I painted the wheels with Humbrol 29 and then gave them a black wash to dull them down. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Very subtle, well done. Thanks mate! Glad you like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Who are you weathering them for? Superb job on the brake van, I'll have to get you to do some of my wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Looking great mate! I could really use a Queen Mary Brake Van for my layout, so I'm scavenging on eBay for 1 at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Who are you weathering them for? Superb job on the brake van, I'll have to get you to do some of my wagons. Thanks Will! I am weathering this fleet for a local man. He apparently has a massive layout and said I can visit it to have a look one day! No problem mate! I do them for you, to join you Cattle Van! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Looking great mate! I could really use a Queen Mary Brake Van for my layout, so I'm scavenging on eBay for 1 at the moment! Thanks Matt! Glad you like it! They are superb model! I hope you find one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Started work on the Bachmann Super D today. Followed photographs, as these locos where famous for getting dirty/rusty. So I went for a Very Heavy look, but due to the certainly powders not looking right I left it at Heavy. All the powders are on and just a few finishing touches to add tomorrow, which included water leaks and the oil/grease build-up in the middle of the buffers. Sadly with the light and a camera which is not very good at taking close up the images are not the best and the model look better in the flesh. Please tell me what you think, as I am unsure with this one. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David32424 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Superb effects, is there any chance please you can do a video to show how you apply the various stages of the powdering and techniques when you do your next loco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Superb effects, is there any chance please you can do a video to show how you apply the various stages of the powdering and techniques when you do your next loco? I would love too, but I tend to get very distracted when doing tutorials. As you can guess I would not like to mess up a loco! Might do in the future though.If you are looking for a help video check out the Humbrol Tutorial, it is where I got some tips from. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2013 Very nice. I would leave it there unless you're really sure what you're doing next, as it's quite easy to overdo the last stages. Although some of them really were disgusting, a lot of pics seem to show them like this ie unloved and not terribly well cared for, but not abused. Don't forget the coal and some crew if you have them. The weathering shows up the awful 'coal' on this model, especially as there's so much open tender space! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted December 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Coming along but can I suggest you revisit the buffer beams as these are too clean. (they seem to gather dirt on most locos and the Super D is no exception). The colour shots I have show a reasonably clean cab side number surrounded by dirt and grime. I did the attached for Mike Delamar from a shot in the LM locos in colour book.. edited for spelling Edited December 10, 2013 by Barry O 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks mate! Glad you like it! Nope, I don't plan to go too over the top, just some dirt on the buffers and a few water leaks on the running plate. I would lobe to add real coal and a crew, but sadly this loco (along with Queen Mary an the wagons that will be on here soon)are not mine, I am weathering them for a friend! Would love to though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks Barry! Totally agree with you, but am having trouble getting the powders to stick to the buffer beam. :scratchhead:I plan to add more any other paint or powder you recommend? I gave the Super D a good overall covering, as the friend I am weathering it for said he us to see them as a kid. He mentioned the had trouble getting the numbers as they where so dirty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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