A great video showing us how you do your weathering start to finish. When I weather my locos and rolling stock I keep in mind that if the dirt is washed off with rain it falls down. So I always apply my washes with downward strokes.
weathered locos look a lot better i use weathering powders and airbrush,i watched the dvd weathering expert from model rail for ideas,great video all the best KEV.
Thanks for the video and I thought the music was a great choice. I've jist ordered some weathering equipment, so I'll be doing my first locomotive very soon! It was good to see weathering with basic tools and hands, rather than the airbrushing in other vids :-)
Congratulations Tom for this exceptional piece of work, it's professionally done to the highest standard, and I'm sure it will be an invaluable asset to anyone brave enough to tackle weathering, it really is superb, so thanks again for the inspiration...Bob
I'm an American and I agree. Not too many quality weathering tutorials from American modelers on TH-cam. Most of them are kids who think they know how to weather and slap some enamel paint on it.
@DoctorTankEngine Thanks Tom, my layout has a few new running lines, but little in the way of scenic work done of late. There doesn't seem much time at the moment as I'm always out filming the real thing. When the long Winter nights draw in and it gets cooler up in the attic, things will move on. Your own layout is truly inspirational Tom, and it's always fascinating to visit your world....Bob
@DoctorTankEngine I'm certainly no weathering expert.. but I'm always willing to learn new things, even if I may not always use them immediately, or show how I do it, in a video.. :)
@leokimvideo many thanks Leo I have also tried a new method, T-Cut. I had heavily weathered a couple of A3s quite poorly with some spray weathering. The T-Cut removed the majority of the weathering, but leaving it around the nooks and cranies. T-Cut also gives the loco a realistic dull shine....my favoured method so far :)
i'm not a big fan of weathering, it's no problem with frieght locos. but express engines it makes it look like it's lost it's smartness, and also makes it look like it's not top link anymore.
Just a response to everyones comments. You have all been most kind. This video is now coming up to 2 years old. I now feel I've learnt alot more, and I would say what you see in this video IS NOT the best way to weather and is very limited. I know use various techniques, including, airbrush, white spirits, and powders. Far more realistic effects which I will hopefully do a video on over the next few months. If you would like more information, I would suggest to Tim Shackleton book on weathering
@sparkshot Cheers mate, that sounds a good idea regarding weathering the wheels. To be honest she's not the best weathered loco I've done as it's more generic weathering rather than a particular look, but she looks good on the layout. I often have trouble with the leaking limescale as the powders don't always work too well, so I'm thinking of painting it on in future. See what I meant about smoke out of the chimney :-p
the devil is always in the detail weathering will always create debate as there are so many methods, nice detail in this video, those 9 mins seemed like seconds
@BasicModelling haha sorry it's been so long mate yeah i would say so....but I'd say you far more an expert than me, the results seem ok, but always trying to improve on them :)
hi i commented a few months ago about weathering and you was a good help for me to learn thanks just forgot to ask about matt varnish stuff i have a can already one or two questions if you dont mined me asking you casue i want to use ur technuiqy
if i sprayed matt varnish but i can not get to do the weathering effect say for the weekend would it still be effected evan after a few day of putting matt varnish also where did you get the dust where did you get your pack from hope you can help
fantastic tutorial =) just askin hav u eva weathered a model when it was ur only one? im gettin the first powders u show but im doin it on a really old model of mine but dont no whether to do it or not
@timelordthetrain It all depends really, nothing is right or wrong, remember what I said, look at pictures of real locos from the 60s (best in colour) and you can't go wrong :-)
Hi David. Firstly thanks for the comment and secondly, ignore all advice I gave in this video! I use a totally different method now, and weather professionally using a mixture of techniques. To answer your question, with my methods today using a mix of paint and powder, no I do not seal them. tomfosterweathering.wordpress.com
hello there great videos i'am guesssing you are interested in eastern region models i have a couple of hornby A3's i'am selling pretty polly and st frusquin if you are interested let me know.thanks
@percomotion Many thanks Kev I'm trying different techniques including adding water to get the streaked effect on the grime, have just uploaded pictures in my modelling thread 'Darlington Works' over at the Permanent Way Forum permanentway. proboards. com Come on over, I'm sure members would like to see your work :) Best Wishes Tom
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A great video showing us how you do your weathering start to finish.
When I weather my locos and rolling stock I keep in mind that if the dirt is washed off with rain it falls down. So I always apply my washes with downward strokes.
Very impressive display and weathering job you done there.
Excellent - good job on the loco. Thanks for sharing! - Mike
Great video very well put together I will have a go at this now thanks
I just finished weathering some locos and wagons and they look MUCH better now
many thanks for this tutorial Tom
Yours Luke.
weathered locos look a lot better i use weathering powders and airbrush,i watched the dvd weathering expert from model rail for ideas,great video all the best KEV.
Thanks for the video and I thought the music was a great choice. I've jist ordered some weathering equipment, so I'll be doing my first locomotive very soon! It was good to see weathering with basic tools and hands, rather than the airbrushing in other vids :-)
Congratulations Tom for this exceptional piece of work, it's professionally done to the highest standard, and I'm sure it will be an invaluable asset to anyone brave enough to tackle weathering, it really is superb, so thanks again for the inspiration...Bob
I'm an American and I agree. Not too many quality weathering tutorials from American modelers on TH-cam. Most of them are kids who think they know how to weather and slap some enamel paint on it.
@DoctorTankEngine Thanks Tom, my layout has a few new running lines, but little in the way of scenic work done of late. There doesn't seem much time at the moment as I'm always out filming the real thing. When the long Winter nights draw in and it gets cooler up in the attic, things will move on. Your own layout is truly inspirational Tom, and it's always fascinating to visit your world....Bob
Thanx for sharing. The difference after applying the muck and the grime is very obvious.
THAT, my dear Tom, is VERY impressive, may give this a try when I find the time
@DoctorTankEngine I'm certainly no weathering expert.. but I'm always willing to learn new things, even if I may not always use them immediately, or show how I do it, in a video.. :)
Nicely put together video. Nicely weathered too. Top marks! Thanks.
@leokimvideo
many thanks Leo
I have also tried a new method, T-Cut. I had heavily weathered a couple of A3s quite poorly with some spray weathering. The T-Cut removed the majority of the weathering, but leaving it around the nooks and cranies. T-Cut also gives the loco a realistic dull shine....my favoured method so far :)
Great tutorial.
I'm going to have a go at weathering my new tornado.
Thanks again..
A good job Tom. I've yet to use the powders but having seen this feel more confident!
Hi this is by far the best weathering tutorial on youtube - subbed liked and faved
Excellent video Tom. THumbs up
Well done indeed!
Great tutorial! I found this very helpful, I might try this someday.
@MrJezza31
Very kind of you....I've now tweaked my efforts, using a mixture of airbrush and powders, plus white spirits.
i'm not a big fan of weathering, it's no problem with frieght locos. but express engines it makes it look like it's lost it's smartness, and also makes it look like it's not top link anymore.
I mostly like to weather wagons, gives me something to do , when I have time to work of the layout.
What?? A new video??? (Faints)
Great tutorial.. this can be applied (if you pardon the pun) to any kind of model, I would assume.. :)
Just a response to everyones comments. You have all been most kind.
This video is now coming up to 2 years old. I now feel I've learnt alot more, and I would say what you see in this video IS NOT the best way to weather and is very limited. I know use various techniques, including, airbrush, white spirits, and powders. Far more realistic effects which I will hopefully do a video on over the next few months. If you would like more information, I would suggest to Tim Shackleton book on weathering
Well That Really Is Good Weathering On Your Train Mate.
@sparkshot
Cheers mate, that sounds a good idea regarding weathering the wheels. To be honest she's not the best weathered loco I've done as it's more generic weathering rather than a particular look, but she looks good on the layout. I often have trouble with the leaking limescale as the powders don't always work too well, so I'm thinking of painting it on in future.
See what I meant about smoke out of the chimney :-p
the devil is always in the detail
weathering will always create debate as there are so many methods, nice detail in this video, those 9 mins seemed like seconds
@BasicModelling haha sorry it's been so long mate
yeah i would say so....but I'd say you far more an expert than me, the results seem ok, but always trying to improve on them :)
hi can i just say great video it going to help me with whethering do you recon the method would work on wagons or cariges as well
great video my loco's will be in need of weathering soon
Neat! Nice to see your methods :D
hi i commented a few months ago about weathering and you was a good help for me to learn thanks just forgot to ask about matt varnish stuff
i have a can already one or two questions if you dont mined me asking you casue i want to use ur technuiqy
if i sprayed matt varnish but i can not get to do the weathering effect say for the weekend would it still be effected evan after a few day of putting matt varnish also where did you get the dust where did you get your pack from hope you can help
fantastic tutorial =)
just askin hav u eva weathered a model when it was ur only one? im gettin the first powders u show but im doin it on a really old model of mine but dont no whether to do it or not
Enjoyed the video. Odd choice of music!
@timelordthetrain
It all depends really, nothing is right or wrong, remember what I said, look at pictures of real locos from the 60s (best in colour) and you can't go wrong :-)
@UnionPacific7004
Hi
I used Super Glue.
Many Thanks :)
Hi really good video. Where do you get these powders from
cheers
@robmasterman
Cheers Bob, glad you enjoyed it. Hows the layout coming on?
one of the themes is from the planets
Could someone tell me, what is the final song? please
Not sure if you've answered this before, but, do you use anything to seal the weathering effects in place? Or just leave as-is once it's applied?
Hi David.
Firstly thanks for the comment and secondly, ignore all advice I gave in this video!
I use a totally different method now, and weather professionally using a mixture of techniques.
To answer your question, with my methods today using a mix of paint and powder, no I do not seal them.
tomfosterweathering.wordpress.com
I've just bought some powders from the carrs range and sprayed my locos with matt varnish but the powders won't stick. what should I do
@bodminloco34016
absolutley, would work just as good on wagons and coaches, and you would at least not have to worry about getting it in the motor
do you add smoke generators
hello there great videos i'am guesssing you are interested in eastern region models i have a couple of hornby A3's i'am selling pretty polly and st frusquin if you are interested let me know.thanks
How do you get the fake smoke effects?
how do you permanently fix these powders?
AT LAST! an english one, not american junk.
@percomotion
Many thanks Kev
I'm trying different techniques including adding water to get the streaked effect on the grime, have just uploaded pictures in my modelling thread 'Darlington Works' over at the Permanent Way Forum permanentway. proboards. com
Come on over, I'm sure members would like to see your work :)
Best Wishes
Tom