Earl Bathurst Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi Here are some pictures of my locos I have weathered. Being my first time im looking for some feedback on what doesn't really look good or how I can improve what I have done so far. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well I cant see to much of a problem there at all! Have you tried using a flat brush, dipped in thinners, then wiped off so its almost dry to streak the weathered finish? Its a bit like reverse dry brushing, the brush only needs the tiniest hint on. It gives some great effects, and I think the tender and the nose of the Peak would look great with it. Airbrushing is great, but sometimes you can get a 'dusty high summer look' which is brills, but sometimes doesn't reflect the water and steam associated with, well steam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The kettle looks quite good - grimy and oily in the right places. Could you get a couple of better pics of the Peak? They're quite dark and it's hard to tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Thanks for the feed back I will take a few more pics of the peak in better lighting. Ill also try the brush on the tender like U said. I did it on the boiler but didn't think it would look right on the tender sides. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 17, 2011 Not at all bad for a first go. How about the clean bits of cab windows where the wipers would sweep. I would also be tempted to make the roof more dirty to make the exhaust less prominent. Many diesel weathering jobs - IMO - are spoilt by simply spraying grime around the exhaust, boiler exhaust and fan areas, with no other roof weathering. Exhaust would also tend to be directional - i.e. more along the loco, rather than across it. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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