georgeT Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi, really enjoyed getting dirty this afternoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 They look great. What colours did you spray them with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Come on, give! What did you use to get such great results? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks for the good reply lads, how l did it was, mix humbrol matt black (33) add a little humbrol gunmetal (53) then spray all over, then mix humbrol (63) leather with a little humbrol dark brown (113) for the brake dust etc, then when all dried l sprayed humbrol matt black (33) only on the top, more work to follow, hope this helps......cheers georgeT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 cool stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 That's all looking very promising indeed! But may I make a suggestion? I think you need to remove a lot of the weathering and build it up in layers as it'll help added shadows and it'll really enhance things especially with the wagons. I've just put something about it on my blog - http://eastmoor.blogspot.com/2010/06/contrasts.html However the effects on the steam locos work very well and give a nice grimy look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 l have just got out my stock after a long break from weathering my '00' stock, and l am wondering what more l can do to make the loco's and wagon's look even better, any comment's would be much appreciated............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Morning George, must have missed this first time round. Good stuff, you've not overdone it As to the wagons, my first observation would be that the 'brake dust' overspraying is a tad uniform, they're a sort of better version of factory weathering if you know what I mean. I'd think about some brush work now, running some sort of dark mix into plank detail on the vans, a pseudo-wood effect inside the opens and possibly a darker wash on some areas of the underframes to tone them down and give tonal variation; you could also add small oil deposits around axlebox bottoms and brake clutches. Have a look at the traditional galleries on Paul Bartlett's Zenfolio site for some detail painting ideas, the period is mainly 1970s but that sort of thing is still valid. There are also four wagon weathering pages on my Wordpress blog, link below. As to the locos, they look pretty good if again a bit uniform. Maybe again some darker washed areas or rusty bits, dependent on period and the amount of decrepitude you're after, but again work from photos rather than imagination - there are several good late steam galleries linked to from my blog. I wont say too much more about those though as it's years since I've weathered a kettle and there are others better qualified to comment from experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 I agree with Pennine ... 34002 (the place of my birth incidentally - nice choice ) for instance looks a little too even, remember weathering is an ongoing process. Locos are washed not just by soapy yard brush and oily cloth but by the elements too. Rainwater would wash a great deal of crud down the sides, being slab sided and green this does glare a bit. If some of the weathering was removed using a cotton a cotton soaked in the appropriate thinner (try it out on an old body or piece of scrap first) it would lead to a more realistic appearance. Further dustings may then be applied. Use a photograph for guidance there are plenty available. Also there are many threads on the subject of weathering (books too) and they are certainly all worth a glance (even the bad ones - you can learn from others mistakes ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks for the input Pennine / griff, l have taken your advice on board, will post more photos soon of the difference your help as been thank you.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldmansminion Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 i would say thats just about perfect, i would be very happy if i got that result. on the wagons i certainly wouldn't do to much to the bodies. maybe a bit a of rust and oil stains on the chasis? but i would certainly assemble a rake, run them around a bit, and see what they look like on the layout, before taking the plunge and doing a bit more. 31862 ...is an N or N1? cracking model i think, they look great as they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles9F Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think they look nice. Don't forget you are effectively seeing a model 76 times further away than it appears due to the scale, so a lot of the weathering will appear smoothed. Be guided by full size pics, but I lie your stock as it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taddies2 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I started to weather a kit built loco,First a coat of mat varnish to seal the paint .Upps I used high gloss when dry I liked the look that much I had a rethink it makes the detail stand out more the loco stands out more.Sorry no more weathering for me,I am going the other way.High gloss,every one to his own .Then . I am making a train set not a definate model in time.Everything within the track confines is BR out side I have a liliput village a HO ski slope ,shrecks castle I better not say any more.Just have fun and enjoy the hobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi, Been away from doing any weathering at the moment, but it's a case of you either love it or hate it, the choice is your's, l prefer a light dusting in many case's but sometime's you just can't stop.... George.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 You have to be careful not to overdo weathering and knowing when to stop is as much a skill to learn as the application of the paint. I personally like a pretty light weathering myself but with plenty of false shadow technique and focus on detail. Its about how you apply it really rather than the amount you put on. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi mate, is this the same stock that you will be using for your new 4mm product? Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 All my 'OO' stock was done with a badger airbrush, so with my 'O' gauge l have used weathering powders for the first time all l have applied is the coal dust, will add further colours as l go, must say they are a lot easier to put on than the airbrush, mainly there are no fumes or smell, no cleaning the airbrush a plus in my book........ GeorgeT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hi, l seem to be doing much more (without the pain of cleaning up) without my air brush just using weathering powders and rattle can varnish... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 nice work George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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