Brilliant series of videos on weathering, you make it look so easy. What were your early attempts at weathering like? Any disasters? Are the locos easy to clean should you want to start again?
Hi John. My early attempts were iffy to say the least. I started out using just powders (wasn't to bad for the first attempt) it was trialing other methods and combining them together that was the hardest part. Some products react badly with others. Solvent based products can be difficult to remove but being gentle and not rushing the removal should be fine.. I've done a few. My "take off technique" as I call it was only found because I trashed a model in frustration and then cleaned it back to start again only to find that it actually looked good with half the mess removed.
I’m new to all this and haven’t had a layout for 30 years, but now I’m in my mid 40’s and I feel the need to get started again. If I need any advice, which I will definitely, am I alright asking you? I’ll try not to pester you too much! 😬
Dave Booth Thanks for the comment. You're right! The result after airbrushing was almost the same as the final shot in this video. If you are on Facebook I have a page and there is a few shots on there after it was varnished. Tim.
Hi....I’m having trouble finding your face book page. Is it: the scrap line model railway weathering That I’m looking for? Because I can’t link up to you? Many thanks for sharing DAVE 👍
Brian ,finnerton central. Weathering powders will come in various colours - ie brown, black, white, rust etc.. to get the best effect mix some colours together. As in rust powder it's far to orange on its own so add some dark brown to differ the tones.. I have a pot of everything mixed up into track grime colour.
Looks fantastic, great tips for when I start heavy weathering my n gauge locos. Cheers
Brilliant series of videos on weathering, you make it look so easy. What were your early attempts at weathering like? Any disasters? Are the locos easy to clean should you want to start again?
Hi John. My early attempts were iffy to say the least. I started out using just powders (wasn't to bad for the first attempt) it was trialing other methods and combining them together that was the hardest part. Some products react badly with others. Solvent based products can be difficult to remove but being gentle and not rushing the removal should be fine.. I've done a few.
My "take off technique" as I call it was only found because I trashed a model in frustration and then cleaned it back to start again only to find that it actually looked good with half the mess removed.
I’m new to all this and haven’t had a layout for 30 years, but now I’m in my mid 40’s and I feel the need to get started again. If I need any advice, which I will definitely, am I alright asking you? I’ll try not to pester you too much! 😬
Would of been nice to see it once you air brushed finished it too so as to see the final effect.
Dave Booth
Thanks for the comment. You're right! The result after airbrushing was almost the same as the final shot in this video. If you are on Facebook I have a page and there is a few shots on there after it was varnished.
Tim.
Hi....I’m having trouble finding your face book page. Is it: the scrap line model railway weathering That I’m looking for? Because I can’t link up to you? Many thanks for sharing DAVE 👍
facebook.com/The-Scrap-Line-model-railway-weathering-571331712986815/
Hope that helps.
So its powder you need ,any particular powders tim?
Brian ,finnerton central. Humbrol range of powders. Do remember to mix them up a bit so you don't end up with a uniform colour.
Mix what ? Sorry ive never done this
Brian ,finnerton central. Weathering powders will come in various colours - ie brown, black, white, rust etc.. to get the best effect mix some colours together. As in rust powder it's far to orange on its own so add some dark brown to differ the tones.. I have a pot of everything mixed up into track grime colour.
Ok great i will look out for some in hobby craft next time i go in ta