Weathering Locos and Wagons

[georgeT]

Very nice Buddy not over done...

[Andrew P]

Thanks George, again I did find some pics but they were filthy and way over the top, the Clean pics I found were to clean and would have still shown the high gloss finish, especially on the roof.

[D.Platt]

Hi Andy , Just looking through your blog,lots of goodies to take in,what I noticed is the extractor fan you use ,my son brought me the same one as a Christmas present I've only used it a few times and all the folding plastic has gone brittle and cracked !! I presume it's the thinners I used ,yours looks like new is it just me or have you had any problems. Dennis

[Andrew P]

Hi Andy , Just looking through your blog,lots of goodies to take in,what I noticed is the extractor fan you use ,my son brought me the same one as a Christmas present I've only used it a few times and all the folding plastic has gone brittle and cracked !! I presume it's the thinners I used ,yours looks like new is it just me or have you had any problems. Dennis

Hi Dennis, I've never had a problem, but I very rarely use Enamels, and so very little Thinners with the Acrylics so mine, (apart from a dirty filter) is as new.

[D.Platt]

Thanks Andy, My luck , suppose I could get onto the shop but it was Christmas 2014 and I didn't get round to using it till late last year,can only think it's a reaction to cleaning my airbrush out with the thinners ,beware ! Dennis

[Andrew P]

A couple of bits from last week, firstly a Bulleid and also a Jubilee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 30, 2016 by Andrew P

[class"66"]

Very nice work Andy..

 

 

 

cheers neil.

[ben pez]

Lovely work andy

 

Airbrush weathering really does bring out the detail and makes it so much more realistic

 

Cheers

 

Ben

[Andrew P]

Cheers Guys, I have some more to do next week including some BDA Steel Wagons and a K1, I'll post the pics when done and TRY to remember to do some BEFORE ones as well.

[Andrew P]

So with the first batch of weathering completed, it was a lovely drying morning, not to hot and no damp in the air.

Firstly Mark's Blue Pullmans, just the roofs and Bogies to do and dirty the ends a bit.

 

So as they were, shiny roofs and Bogies.

 

 

Then masked ready for action.

 

And the pulled back in by 34003 Plymouth and ready for service.

 

 

 

 

Ashley's Wagons next.

[Andrew P]

So now time for Ashley's wagons.

 

 

As they were.

 

 

 

And Now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the Seacows brought in by 33029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[brgmini]

Great weathering Andy . The wagons look excellent mate All the best , Kev

[Andrew P]

Just a little weathering this evening, firstly a Rake of N Gauge TTA Tanks.

 

 

Back to OO and some VGA's

 

 

And then a Bachmann Peak.

 

 

 

And a Bachmann K3.

 

 

 

[ess1uk]

Just a little weathering this evening, firstly a Rake of N Gauge TTA Tanks.

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Back to OO and some VDA's

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And then a Bachmann Peak.

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And a Bachmann K3.

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Look great.

[class"66"]

More nice weathering here my mate,wil pop in here again soon.

[Shed]

Like the latest wagons Andrew

[Andrew P]

Thanks Guys for your comments, really appreciated.

 

Over the weekend I had to do an Ex GWR 2800, a rather nice machine, but its owner wanted it well dirty and with some distressed Limescale Streaks, I found some good photos of similar, and so did its owner. Here is the final results.

 

 

 

 

[class"66"]

More top weathering here Andy.

[halsey]

In the February 2012 Railway Modeller I produced an article on how to weather wihout the use of an airbrush. My pallett contains just enamel and acrylic paints and Carrs wathering powders, plus pencils, talcom powder and chalkes. One of the secects of brush weathering is not to mix paint or powders on the pallett but to blend on the subject. Here are a series of photos showing how I did my Bachmann Limpet, As I said in my article you must first decide on the period modelled and how old the wagon or loco would be, i.e. how worn It is; and what it would carry, it also worth remembering that wagons do not go through the wash so dirt builds up very quickly even on a fairley new wagons.It is also worth remembering that Chassis are NOT BLACK, and cerinly not shinny plastic. Do try on an old wagon first and if over done, a wash of thinners will generally remove most of the paints or powders with a tisue. good luck but do not blame me if it goes wrong.

 

Amazing very informative - where does a complete beginner/novice with sparkling stock even start!! Any worthwhile books/articles etc out there??

[Andrew P]

Amazing very informative - where does a complete beginner/novice with sparkling stock even start!! Any worthwhile books/articles etc out there??

There are many good books, but 2 I would recommend are produced by Hornby Magazine (Weathering Pt 1 & 2) and mainly feature the work of Tim Shackelton, he passes on many good tips and with some really good photos to match.

 

THE ONLY THING I WOULD SAY IS THIS;

 

YOU DON'T NEED an expensive Air Brush for weathering, my current one cost me £10 NEW on E-bay with 3 nozzles and a water trap and hose. My compressor is a Baby Elephant and when I first bought that about 5 years ago the whole set up was under £60.

 

ALSO start with some powders and dry brushing enamels on old stock, have some Hunbrol thinners to hand and you can quickly wipe off any excess.

 

Don't be afraid to have a go, it's the only way to learn.

 

All the best.

Edited December 12, 2016 by Andrew P

[jwealleans]

I'd agree with the above but add in Martyn Welch's The Art of Weathering. Every modeller should read it.

[DLT]

where does a complete beginner/novice with sparkling stock even start!! Any worthwhile books/articles etc out there??

 

One thing I would suggest is to NOT start with your beautiful sparkling stock

Find an old secondhand loco, coach etc to practice on.  Something that you won't be worried about making a mess of, and try out the various methods.

Then move on to your best stock once you've gained a bit of experience.

 

Cheers, Dave.

Edited December 12, 2016 by DLT

[halsey]

There are many good books, but 2 I would recommend are produced by Hornby Magazine (Weathering Pt 1 & 2) and mainly feature the work of Tim Shackelton, he passes on many good tips and with some really good photos to match.

 

THE ONLY THING I WOULD SAY IS THIS;

 

YOU DON'T NEED an expensive Air Brush for weathering, my current one cost me £10 NEW on E-bay with 3 nozzles and a water trap and hose. My compressor is a Baby Elephant and when I first bought that about 5 years ago the whole set up was under £60.

 

ALSO start with some powders and dry brushing enamels on old stock, have some Hunbrol thinners to hand and you can quickly wipe off any excess.

 

Don't be afraid to have a go, it's the only way to learn.

 

All the best.

 

Don't worry I'm not afraid to get stuck in - thanks

One thing I would suggest is to NOT start with your beautiful sparkling stock

Find an old secondhand loco, coach etc to practice on.  Something that you won't be worried about making a mess of, and try out the various methods.

Then move on to your best stock once you've gained a bit of experience.

 

Cheers, Dave.

 

I've already bought a few £3 ebay wagons to play with

Edited December 12, 2016 by halsey

[halsey]

There are many good books, but 2 I would recommend are produced by Hornby Magazine (Weathering Pt 1 & 2) and mainly feature the work of Tim Shackelton, he passes on many good tips and with some really good photos to match.

 

THE ONLY THING I WOULD SAY IS THIS;

 

YOU DON'T NEED an expensive Air Brush for weathering, my current one cost me £10 NEW on E-bay with 3 nozzles and a water trap and hose. My compressor is a Baby Elephant and when I first bought that about 5 years ago the whole set up was under £60.

 

ALSO start with some powders and dry brushing enamels on old stock, have some Hunbrol thinners to hand and you can quickly wipe off any excess.

 

Don't be afraid to have a go, it's the only way to learn.

 

All the best.

 

JUST bought "part one" for less than £5 new incl delivery on ebay  - result! - part 2 seems easier to locate so that can wait for now.

Thanks again

[bike2steam]

I must admit I was never 100% happy with my own attempts at weathering until about 4 years ago I bought a copy of Tim Shackleton's book 'Aspects Of Modelling, Weathering Locomotives' ( 0-7110-3656-7).