Gloucester Road Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) As I mentioned earlier two plain transit vans arrived and i wanted to create my own decals. So I went on line and picked my local bakery and screen grabbed their logo. It was then reduced to less than .4 inches square and printed onto decal paper that i ordered from decalpaper.com. I also picked a local florist. This is then sprayed with acrylic high gloss paint, left to dry, cut out, and applied like normal decals. I then weathered the van ever so slightly. Here are some pictures of one with decals and dirt, and a plain one. Then making a right onto the high street. I am so pleased with how this turned out, now trying to figure out all the places i can apply decals. Will try the colour ones i made tomorrow. Stephen Edited May 22, 2014 by Gloucester Road 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Jacques Flower Shop was seen out driving its new delivery van today. Stephen 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 A bit of a tease. A real neat and promising weathering tool/product arrived while i was away flying. However due to a busy three days home not sure if i going to get to test it out; watch this space. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Ive posted the following elsewhere too. "Looking to weather my JGAs so i have some questions. Are these still in service or have they been stored? Was the material they carried in a stone or powder state. The pictures ive seen have them in a fairly white and clean condition, do they still look like this? If there are photos of some heavily weathered or distreseed examples i would be in interested in seeing them." Thank you Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I was going to weather up my JGAs using a new product/technique however having seen pictures of how clean they are ive had a bit of a re think. The other day I was clicking links on youtube and came across Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine and they were doing a review on a new weather product. They are weathering decals, what a neat idea, literally. Some amazing work on the video by the maker. So I ordered various sheets in the small size for n scale. Here are some of the sheets that cover rust spots and scratches. Also ordered were oil spots and streaks, cement sand streaks and rust streaks. You weather a base dirt layer onto the victim, spray with a clear gloss, apply decal in the usual way, weather again if needed and then a clear dull coat. Let dry and done. Neat clean and simple, very impressed and with the dull coat the decal edges disapear. The victim Waiting for dull coat. More when it all dries Stephen Edited June 18, 2014 by Gloucester Road 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wow. what a great option, do you have a link as I wouldn't mind giving this ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wow. what a great option, do you have a link as I wouldn't mind giving this ago. it really is amazing. The image on the home page is unbelievable. http://www.weatheringsolutions.com/ looking forward to posting pics from my first attempt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Dull coat has dried. So I decided to head outside with two of my dioramas and take some pictures in the natural light of the weathered PCA. " Milford Sand, Stone and Cement has been doing really good business recently and as such have bought 6 old PCAS three from Tunnel Cement. The first of the set was seen being taken to a yard for some repairs Then once in the yard I was able to grab some images whilst it was awaiting repairs. The otherside The 08 was ticking over in the sidding waiting to return to Gloucester Road." The pca was weathered useing decals and burnt sienna oil paint and some light powders. There are going to be loads of applications for these decals. Stephen Edited June 18, 2014 by Gloucester Road 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) This morning 08921 was caught in some low mist shunting PCA wagons. Edited June 27, 2014 by Gloucester Road 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Great idea but not subtle enough in my opinion. The tank runs at the top are to harsh. They may look better airbrushed in a bit but does that defeat the object? I dunno. The rust looks good on some of the sheets, the line of rust work I think but the point rust runs on the wagon to me look almost like the wagons been shot. Jury's out at the mo, as I said great idea though. On other news the layout is looking good, been following quietly for a while. Edit: Having just visited his site I can see where he's coming from. American freight cars are very battered animals. They require a different weathering style IMO. the rust spots and streaks work better for them I think than UK stock. Having said that the idea is good for people not confident in doing it with a brush. I am not a fan of putting decals on and would sooner take the arty approach with paint and a brush as adding that many decals would drive me nuts but I'll be interested to see other applications such as on bridges and lineside tanks, steel roofing sheets and the like! Edited June 27, 2014 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Great idea but not subtle enough in my opinion. The tank runs at the top are to harsh. They may look better airbrushed in a bit but does that defeat the object? I dunno. The rust looks good on some of the sheets, the line of rust work I think but the point rust runs on the wagon to me look almost like the wagons been shot. Jury's out at the mo, as I said great idea though. On other news the layout is looking good, been following quietly for a while. Edit: Having just visited his site I can see where he's coming from. American freight cars are very battered animals. They require a different weathering style IMO. the rust spots and streaks work better for them I think than UK stock. Having said that the idea is good for people not confident in doing it with a brush. I am not a fan of putting decals on and would sooner take the arty approach with paint and a brush as adding that many decals would drive me nuts but I'll be interested to see other applications such as on bridges and lineside tanks, steel roofing sheets and the like! It really is a great idea and will continue to use it in some places, however I do agree. It does lend itself more to american uses. I found myself struggling to find prototype pictures where i could justify useing the decals effectively. That being said i have now put them on 6 of my PCAs and am mostly pleased with them. Pictures when my week of flying is done 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 The fog lifted and bright sunshine provided an oportunity to see 08921 finish shunting the PCAs. Stephen 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 70006 was spotted out on the mainline with some more PCAs. Once 08921 was done with its three PCAs 006 will back down into the yard and pick up the wagons for onward movement to Milford Sand, Stone and Cement. These PCAs were done using some of the rust decals too. Stephen 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Looks great Stephen !! May have to have a look at these myself. At the end of the day if you are happy, tis all that matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Alltments from timecast have arrived. They have just been put in place for the minute; can now crack on and finish the area. Petrol station and associated paving will also be completed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted July 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2014 Alltments from timecast have arrived. They have just been put in place for the minute; can now crack on and finish the area. Petrol station and associated paving will also be completed. Oh yes very nice I really like the shed particularly; did it all come ready finished or needed painting? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Oh yes very nice I really like the shed particularly; did it all come ready finished or needed painting? David I must admit to taking the easy way out. Timecast Models lets you choose painted or unpainted when ordering. I honestly thing it was worth it, not sure i would have had patience to do the job they did Stephen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Had a few hours out with my youngest the other day watching trains in Ayer MA BNSF and Norfolk Southern were in attendance And a Fitchburgh bound MBTA followed an hour or so later with the Boston bound train Stephen Edited July 24, 2014 by Gloucester Road 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I always think US rolling stock looks so odd compared with what I'm used to seeing, I guess it's because UK coaching stock (units such as Voyager etc excluded) hasn't changed much in outside appearance in my 30 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Work and family comitments have really cut down on the modeling time. However I did manage a bit of a sesion tonight. 60054 was spotted taking on fuel Then with the phone camera on full zoom I was able to capture 2 08s lurking about. It then seemed to be a Freighliner day out as a 57 was spotted which was joined by a class 70 and on my way home 66610 was seen passing behind Crossland station. Stephen 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) No modeling completed due to other pulls on my time. My next project when i have more than a few minutes is to complete the allotments. 60054 was seen coming off the branch line to the powerplant. Then passing over the points for the freight avoiding line past Gloucester Road. Followed by some shots rounding the TMD Then the more urban side , flats and row houses Temps are cooling and nights are drawing in, so less time outside. Hopefully modeling will commence soon. Stephen Edited August 29, 2014 by Gloucester Road 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Layouts looking good and I can sympathise with your lack of modelling time, I have the same situation with work and family, but they come first. Can I ask a question on the running quality of N gauge these days? I've always fancied an n gauge layout, but whenever I see the layouts at shows the running quality doesn't always seem that greatl. Can you get a smooth start and stop with the modern locos?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Layouts looking good and I can sympathise with your lack of modelling time, I have the same situation with work and family, but they come first. Can I ask a question on the running quality of N gauge these days? I've always fancied an n gauge layout, but whenever I see the layouts at shows the running quality doesn't always seem that greatl. Can you get a smooth start and stop with the modern locos?? In a word, yes. All of the newer Farish/Dapol stuff crawls along, my 60, 67, and 70 can move almost imperceptibly. Some of shorter wheelbase stuff can use a bit of tweak to the electrical pickups. One of my 08s was a bit jumpy the other was smooth out of the box and they both run at realistic shunting speeds. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Summer has come to an end for the boys as both returned to school today. So stole a few minutes thinking through the petrol station allotment area. I envision a dirt grassy track running next to the allotment (brown marker), then a graasy ridge (green)with a fence seperating it from an asphalt(black) petrol station possiblely with a concrete portion for the actual fueling area. Some hatches for the tanks under the station area, to the left is an area with a small water feature/ditch/stagnant pond with debris/liter in it(blue). Left of that is pavement and the corner hobby shop with some parking areas And a blurry vision. Sound plausible? It is a small space but i see this working in my head. Stephen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The dirt track needs to be narrower and only a footpath so it doesn't dominate the small area. Most allotments would be serviced by wheelbarrow rather than a Dodge Ram! Should work quite well. Busy, but that's real life as well. Maybe elevate the grass bank and fence with the path on the same level and then the allotments fall away down to the track level (more for interest and for getting away from the Flat Earth look). Feel free to completely ignore my musings! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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