As ever your videos are inspiring. I have been watching them for approximately 12 months and on the basis of what I have seen have commenced a 35 foot by 16 foot layout in N gauge based on the North Welsh Coast including Conwy, Penmenmawr and Bangor. I shall use all of your how to videos to assist in the process. Fantastic work and thankyou. Anthony Ashley
Fantastic footage. Even to a Canadian modeler you provide such valuable info. I've always had a soft spot for British trains and your layout packs so much character into such a small space (in comparison to layouts in Canada). Superb!
a very good how to video richard.i see you have now added the platform canopies which really add that something that was missing and now really looks the part. this video makes me want to revisit the loft and crack out the airbrush. terry
Great weathering tutorial. Your sounds of the engines and rolling stock seems spot on to me. I always enjoy your posts. You are so precise in your detail. I on the other hand take a more impressionistic approach.
Nice sounds of the dmu at the end. You even had the wind blowing. Even though I haven't a layout of my own its always fascinating to watch. All the best.
I once saw a 'How To' in Model Rail ( when it was still a supplement to Rail Magazine!) on how to weather units, particularly roof areas. I think the method used was to remove bits of paint from the DMU roof using a cotton bud and some sort of solvent to replicate the patches found of carriage roofs. It seemed an effective weathering trick. Keep up the great work on the layout and it's a bit of a shame it's in your attic and not on the exhibition circuit! You make it look so easy! Cheers, James S
I use paint thinner to thin the varnish about 50/50. Varnish is basically clear paint so treat it just like paint. Many people seem to think it shouldn't be thinned.
Hi, would just like to take this opportunity to say its a real delight to have found your Everard Junction on youtube and i would also like to add that you have really inspired me to plunge into the diesel era of modelling. I am just in the developing stages of building a 8'x2' Tmd layout, to which i do hope to exhibit within the next year or so. One day i do hope to build something like your brilliant layout. Many thanks to you and cant wait for the next video/progress update : )
Thanks Terry I got fed up with the old platforms so decided so redo the whole thing. They are actuallly the plastic hormby sections you can get. Amazing what some paint, plasticard and a bit of filler can do!
I have a book that was quite useful. Most of it i've learned over time through trial and error. Taking the model apart is a real help, many people spray a model complete and often overdo it.
Great video thanks again for all the help and inspiration, Could you please sometime list the paint numbers that were used, Just so i can get a hold of them. Also i got a 60062 of ebay this week am just buying the TEA tankers now, Will soon have a clone of your Tanker train. Thanks again .
Great informative video Richard, can I just ask, what sort of air pressure do you use for general spraying? Also, do you thin down your matt varnish or do you spray that at a higher pressure? I find with my Iwata Revolution that I cannot spray the varnish at the same pressure as it seems thicker than the paint. Andy.
Have you watched lots of weathering dvds, read weathering tutorials in mags/books, etc to teach you how to do this so well?, or have you just mastered the skills over time?
I spray railmatch enamel at about 15 - 20 psi. The varnish needs to be treated just like paint as it's just as thick. My paint is thinned with 50% paint to 50% thinner, the same for the varnish.
Love the videos, always looking forward to the next one. Sorry to ask what is probably a really stupid question, but in your experience is it best to mix the paint with thinner before you put it in the airbrush or just mix it in the airbrush?
Hi richard just watched this video again as I want to weather some coach roofs u said what paint u used for the first streaking coat but then u airbrushed the roof after but didn't say what colour u used on that layer. 🤔 could u let us know please Regards Daniel
I always mess up my models during the varnishing phase. I hope to try using an airbrush in the future. What do you use to dilute the varnish and what ratio do you prefer? Thanks, Sypher.
would you possibly be able to do a video of how you do a complete respray on a loco like you did with the intercity 37 415 into railfreight livery please? it looks great.
Hello. Im fairly new to model trains and i was wondering. How do you get the sleepers of the track to look like they are level with the ground ( just like ur amazing track) as i have a polistyrene grounding instead of wood and my track is very raised above the gravel and grass etc. how do u make it look like its level with the ground. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Depends on when in 60s your modelling. In the early 60s they were about the same as what you see in the video. In the late 60s having been stored alongside steam engines for a few years they were dirtier.
Nice coaches.Bachmann does not sell anything in the states of that detail and obvious quality in the states I have noticed.They are very good with steam power ,but bottom of the barrel so to speak with everything else here.I wonder when, or if we ever will from them.Thanks for the very good videos. John from Michigan
Hi richard can I ask you about taking off a class 47 body I had the sides free but it still wouldn't come off is there screws holding it on I took of a class 50 & 55 with no bother, thanks jack. Ps. When's your next video
Jack Brown The bachmann 47 has about six screws holding it on. One at each end and 4 around the middle. The instruction sheets that come with it shows you where they are. The next video will be at the weekend. Cold weather has prevented me from doing much work so far this year.
have you ever weathered a loco and found it works worse then before? its a scary process taking things apart unless you are used to it, I currently weather locos with humbrol weathering powders as I don't think I could take it apart and airbrush it properly. maybe I will try it but yeah, worries I would make the model worse, especially with all mine being DCC sound too, would be expensive if it went wrong
I've been ok so far with all my weathering and resprays. Taking the model apart is the best thing you can do. That way you avoid getting paint in any motors, gears, pickups, lights, speakers and wheels. As long as you're careful and take things slowly you'll be fine. I've never damaged a model by weathering or repainting it.
+EverardJunction great video! I was just wondering if the Bachmann class108 that you were showing in yhis video has interior lighting as well as directional lighting because I am thinking about getting one for my layout.
Hi Richard, great to look back over the years, came across this HOW-TO weather. Very Nice. 👍Thumbs Up👍
Another addition to what is turning out to be THE definitive OO gauge diesel modelling channel.
As ever your videos are inspiring. I have been watching them for approximately 12 months and on the basis of what I have seen have commenced a 35 foot by 16 foot layout in N gauge based on the North Welsh Coast including Conwy, Penmenmawr and Bangor. I shall use all of your how to videos to assist in the process. Fantastic work and thankyou.
Anthony Ashley
You've been busy Richard, you station looks so much better now with the canopy brick sides, looks good and another great how to video Andy
Your layout has to be the best on TH-cam.
I’m addicted to you superb channel ! Just love it 😃
Fantastic footage. Even to a Canadian modeler you provide such valuable info. I've always had a soft spot for British trains and your layout packs so much character into such a small space (in comparison to layouts in Canada). Superb!
a very good how to video richard.i see you have now added the platform canopies which really add that something that was missing and now really looks the part.
this video makes me want to revisit the loft and crack out the airbrush.
terry
Great weathering tutorial. Your sounds of the engines and rolling stock seems spot on to me. I always enjoy your posts. You are so precise in your detail. I on the other hand take a more impressionistic approach.
Nice sounds of the dmu at the end. You even had the wind blowing. Even though I haven't a layout of my own its always fascinating to watch. All the best.
I once saw a 'How To' in Model Rail ( when it was still a supplement to Rail Magazine!) on how to weather units, particularly roof areas. I think the method used was to remove bits of paint from the DMU roof using a cotton bud and some sort of solvent to replicate the patches found of carriage roofs. It seemed an effective weathering trick. Keep up the great work on the layout and it's a bit of a shame it's in your attic and not on the exhibition circuit! You make it look so easy! Cheers, James S
I use paint thinner to thin the varnish about 50/50. Varnish is basically clear paint so treat it just like paint. Many people seem to think it shouldn't be thinned.
Hi, would just like to take this opportunity to say its a real delight to have found your Everard Junction on youtube and i would also like to add that you have really inspired me to plunge into the diesel era of modelling. I am just in the developing stages of building a 8'x2' Tmd layout, to which i do hope to exhibit within the next year or so. One day i do hope to build something like your brilliant layout. Many thanks to you and cant wait for the next video/progress update : )
Thanks Terry
I got fed up with the old platforms so decided so redo the whole thing. They are actuallly the plastic hormby sections you can get. Amazing what some paint, plasticard and a bit of filler can do!
It's called Done In A Day by Pelle K. Soeborg
It focuses on US locos and stock, but the methods are the same.
Very nice weathering job... I like the roof detail...
Another brilliantly educational video. You continue to inspire us.
I wondered if anyone would notice! The video was done over a week so a few things changed.
I have a book that was quite useful. Most of it i've learned over time through trial and error. Taking the model apart is a real help, many people spray a model complete and often overdo it.
The compressor is an ACS-AS182, it comes with the correct hose to hook up to my Iwata airbrush.
Thanks Kev
The old platforms were ok, but they were quite dull. Been meaning to sort them out for ages.
Very helpful. I will look forward to the next video about the layout
I always use an airbrush, I add extra detail with a brush sometimes if the model needs it.
It takes about 2-3 hours to get it all painted. Leave it to dry overnight and put the model back together in the morning.
The canopies are the hornby ones they've made for years. I've re-painted mine.
Very nice! Loved the sound edit at the end.
It's made by tamiya and I got it from modelzone. It also comes with a smaller turntable for painting single bodyshells.
Excellent how to mate,the 108 looks a lot better weathered more realistic.
Like what you've done with the station looks a lot better.
Cheers Kev.
Great advice as always! And your tanker train looks the business!
Great video thanks again for all the help and inspiration, Could you please sometime list the paint numbers that were used, Just so i can get a hold of them. Also i got a 60062 of ebay this week am just buying the TEA tankers now, Will soon have a clone of your Tanker train. Thanks again .
excellent weathering! keep up the good work, im enjoying all of your vids.
cheers
bryan
Great informative video Richard, can I just ask, what sort of air pressure do you use for general spraying? Also, do you thin down your matt varnish or do you spray that at a higher pressure? I find with my Iwata Revolution that I cannot spray the varnish at the same pressure as it seems thicker than the paint. Andy.
Have you watched lots of weathering dvds, read weathering tutorials in mags/books, etc to teach you how to do this so well?, or have you just mastered the skills over time?
I spray railmatch enamel at about 15 - 20 psi. The varnish needs to be treated just like paint as it's just as thick. My paint is thinned with 50% paint to 50% thinner, the same for the varnish.
Love the videos, always looking forward to the next one. Sorry to ask what is probably a really stupid question, but in your experience is it best to mix the paint with thinner before you put it in the airbrush or just mix it in the airbrush?
I use woodland scenics medium grey ballast. Woodland scenics ballast is measured by blend rather than scale.
great vid, and great work on the tankers too.. as always superb work!
I use an Iwata HP-CS airbrush. It's quite expensive, but the performance is great. When buying an airbrush buy the best that you can afford.
Hi richard just watched this video again as I want to weather some coach roofs u said what paint u used for the first streaking coat but then u airbrushed the roof after but didn't say what colour u used on that layer. 🤔 could u let us know please
Regards
Daniel
Thanks, more vids are on the way.
I always mess up my models during the varnishing phase. I hope to try using an airbrush in the future. What do you use to dilute the varnish and what ratio do you prefer?
Thanks,
Sypher.
Those sound effects at the end sound really good!
I have plans to add people to some of the coaches later on. I'm going to need quite a few people!
would you possibly be able to do a video of how you do a complete respray on a loco like you did with the intercity 37 415 into railfreight livery please? it looks great.
I have a question. For you weathering of locos, coaches and wagons are you using enamel or acrylic rail match.
Regards,
Anthony Ashley
Superb video again mate.. Just a question off topic.. Where did you get your platfform canopies from? they look superb... Thanks
Hello. Im fairly new to model trains and i was wondering. How do you get the sleepers of the track to look like they are level with the ground ( just like ur amazing track) as i have a polistyrene grounding instead of wood and my track is very raised above the gravel and grass etc. how do u make it look like its level with the ground. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Great stuff again.... why no passengers when you go to all this detailing
Things seem to have stopped being made Hope you are well
Nice update, wish I had seen this before I weathered by DMU. It looks like its due a wash.
Excellent vid, excellent work! Even though i model in gauge 1, your advice is valuable to us and to other scales! Keep it up! And thanks!
Depends on when in 60s your modelling. In the early 60s they were about the same as what you see in the video. In the late 60s having been stored alongside steam engines for a few years they were dirtier.
I don't have a track plan, but if you go back a few videos I did a tour of the layout.
Thank you for putting this up will be a good help to me. Thank you
Thats is planned for later in the year. I don't have any locos that need respraying at the moment.
Cheers. I just got my first airbrush so I wasn't really sure of the best way to go about it.
I remember those Network Southeast trains. They had those awful heavy doors that only open from the outside
Fantastic work, real source of inspiration there
with the magic of television your your station canopies changed colour! lol
I know this will cost me more money, but what is the name of the book?, author etc?, I think I may need to buy it! ;-)
Thanks, the TEAs came out well. Wasn't fun doing the same thing 13 times though!
nice job, the DMU's really look the biz!
out of curiosity where did you get the turntable you use for weathering from?
When did you add the 'brick effect' to the platforms? Last time I saw them you just sprayed them grey...
Do u ever any dry brush style weathering or always use an airbrush?
It is quite tight, there is a little clip on the left and right side. Try releasing one side first.
Nice coaches.Bachmann does not sell anything in the states of that detail and obvious quality in the states I have noticed.They are very good with steam power ,but bottom of the barrel so to speak with everything else here.I wonder when, or if we ever will from them.Thanks for the very good videos. John from Michigan
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OMG when did you weather the shell tanker cars?
I use enamel as you get a better paint finish.
Looks gd another lovely model great work
The brick is just brick platicard glued on. I got rid of the old platforms.
Hi Richard what make is the Shell tanker rolling stock
What Matt varnish did you use
Excellent work has always
Another great tutorial !!
Generally I mix the paint in the airbrush cup, just so I don't waste any paint.
Hi richard, how hard is it to remove the glazing from coaches when you are repainting them in other words how do YOU do it thanks jack.
Jack Brown Its easy, just push them out with your fingers.
Hello there, loving the videos, could you please tell me what paint you use? Is it water based or oil based?
Thanks
I use oil based paints as I prefer the finish you get with them.
EverardJunction
Thank you
It looks level because I ballast the track ith model ballast . If you put enough on the track it with bed into the scenery.
Why don't you run the 108's together in video in the future, it would look nice.
Nice weathering, I find next to impossible to weather anything.
Great video well done.
You use n gauge ballast?
Good demo should be really helpful to Modellers wanting to do this
Hi richard can I ask you about taking off a class 47 body I had the sides free but it still wouldn't come off is there screws holding it on I took of a class 50 & 55 with no bother, thanks jack. Ps. When's your next video
Jack Brown The bachmann 47 has about six screws holding it on. One at each end and 4 around the middle. The instruction sheets that come with it shows you where they are. The next video will be at the weekend. Cold weather has prevented me from doing much work so far this year.
Thanks, good luck with your layout.
have you ever weathered a loco and found it works worse then before? its a scary process taking things apart unless you are used to it, I currently weather locos with humbrol weathering powders as I don't think I could take it apart and airbrush it properly. maybe I will try it but yeah, worries I would make the model worse, especially with all mine being DCC sound too, would be expensive if it went wrong
I've been ok so far with all my weathering and resprays. Taking the model apart is the best thing you can do. That way you avoid getting paint in any motors, gears, pickups, lights, speakers and wheels.
As long as you're careful and take things slowly you'll be fine. I've never damaged a model by weathering or repainting it.
+EverardJunction great video! I was just wondering if the Bachmann class108 that you were showing in yhis video has interior lighting as well as directional lighting because I am thinking about getting one for my layout.
Thanks Andy
personally I think your videos are great. however, I would love if you try and weather the station
I did them while I was doing the DMUs
where are the motors located on the real locomotives in this video?
A real dmu has its engines located under the floor near the middle of each car. This gives more space for passengers
I never knew that. thanks. I've always wondered this ever since I first saw this type of locomotive. thanks
Perfect, good tutorial.
I will do that at some point, I'm going to need loads of people.
can you do an update please
Ok rich I'll try that, thanks again.
Thank you Richard
Great video mate :)
Thanks
It's beautiful boss I love it
Have you ever thought to put people sitting inside your coaches?
This is all true but ive never seen a matt paint job on any passenger train, theyre high gloss or satin sheen