I weathered a bachmann Jinty some time ago and am quite pleased with the results. It's just a general soot, coal dust coating sealed in with varnish. I even tried realistic coal in the bunker. I only wish I had been brave enough to weather the wheels. I covered the chassis and electronics with kitchen roll in-between them and the body shell itself.
A good point buddy. The budget weathering from TMC is well worth it. It is airbrushed saves the messing about of setting an airbrush up and cleaning it after and like you say it gives a good base to start . Anyone trying weathering from scratch for the first time , I would recommend that you buy some cheap loco bodies from a swap meet and practice on those first.
They`ve done a nice job. As someone who`s built model tanks for donkeys years, weathering is something I can do, and as an N gauge modeller it`s even easier. If anyones in doubt, buy the cheapest wagon and have a go.
I have to say that I prefer the paintwork unadulterated just as it’s kept clean. Personal choice as I don’t won’t to hide details/ liveries that can be obscured by weathering. I have some limited edition wagons that I bought weathered and when I got them discovered they had weathered over the liveries. So from now on clean for me.
For £40-£65 pounds its a very cheap service. Its 2 hours of work for a skilled modeller, and you get the tmc guarantee. And you dont need to spend the time yourself doing it! My next new loco that needs weathering will be from them, or olivers trains who do a similar service.
Hi Craig great video was thinking of getting a wagon graphited by tmc I spoked to them as u say a wee chat the guys are great with moving house it’s on hold just now 🚂🚂🚂
Personally don't like weathering, that's a personal choice, what I do though, specially with older second hand stuff, is improve the detailing, for instance a lot of models of the 80-90's have shiny wheel rims, those I chemically etch and darken, no paint, that won't last, and as sad in the video the risk interfering with the pick ups is high. Also shiny plastic looks with these older loco's I tackle, stuff like that. Figures from Modelu on the footplate, absolute fan, you can't get any better extra nice detailing. For me it's rather detailing the old stuff so it can run with the super detailed new stuff you can buy now. And if you want me to do weathering, no problem did it many times for friends and they all like it. The service from TMC absolute top, if you lack the skills and weathering is your thing, go for it. But what always astonishes me is, although you pay extra, the re-selling value always drops extra, why is that? Same thing as selling without a box, your model can be in mint condition, and on it's self it's only packing that's missing, you don't run a box on your layout, still it drop in value. Of corse if you start buying models as an investment, you've have chosen the wrong hobby.
I’ve weathered loads of OO wagons and buildings but happy to leave my expensive locos to TMC, they can do a much better job than I. Another point: I find that the darkening / toning down the running gear and wheels on older locos (tho leaving above the frames generally clean) really improves them.
@@IronHorseRailways can you weather O gauge stuff to make it look like it’s on a preserved railway? Just the lightest of hints of rust, dirt and oil in the creases and cracks?
First comment BOOM! I love a bit of weathering - have to also say the tmc deluxe weathering is lovely. Your weathering is lovely too Craig, if only you'd to a tutorial day somewhere that we could come along to 😇 Even their value weathering is decent.
@@doubleodave i just don't have the time to do it, well full time!😂😂 Maybe one or two every few months mate, but TMC get it done sharpish, so it works out well.
To be honest I need to nick a lump of coal next time I go down south to see my mum. I'll be buying either a Dapol static pug kit to 'have a go' at or a really really cheap loco at GETS to do it on., basically treat it like a cheap practice thing to try out weathering techniques on, that way if doesn't matter too much if I mess something up. I reckon it's down to time, ability, resources and space, after all if you don't have somewhere to use an airbrush you're either using a brush or getting someone to do it. PS will you be at GETS or Not Warley?
The best thing about TMCs service is being able to peruse the bargains section of their website and being able to find quality weathered models for sometimes considerably less than the RRP of the base model. I tend to weather my own models, but sometimes they have some absolute gems on offer which are hard to pass up.
Hi Craig. Can't argue with professional weathering. The TMC service is exceptional, as is your own. Two point to raise: I've noticed that Lewis @ Mouldy Raspberry seems to capture both the pantina that forms on the top of steam locos after a short while due to the ash smuts spouting out of the chimney, and the distinctive heavy matt black finish seen on smokeboxes. I didn't notice that on the 9F. Is that because it wasn't present (or obvious) on the 9Fs?
Weathered models can look good, some can look b-- awful. My preference is straight from the paint-shop appearance, nice and clean and shiny. I know it's not realistic - but rule 1 applies!
@@IronHorseRailways - Some of the thing I've seen looked like a pile of scrap hauled out of the no-hope corner (if there was one!) at Dai Woodall's yard at Barry - extremely OTT!
@@IronHorseRailways Never seen a clean one.... when I visited my Cousens house in Pontefract in the early 60s they would be Shunting Prince of Wales Colliery across the road in front of me... they were so dirty then. I never bothered to look.. I liked all the namers like Mallard etc. ..... Now I know better.. I can only dream of spending an hour or two Watching it... The folly's of youth Eh !!
I understand why you would get it done if you are afraid to ruin a model.i bought cheap static models to practice on.iv 6 irish locomotives that are needing doing and iv bought an airbrush and not tried as afraid to ruin them.i personally don't like pristine models as they don't look real.the filthier the better.
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I find weathering fun to do, especially doing the research and then going into a rusty rivet counter in paint mode.
I weathered a bachmann Jinty some time ago and am quite pleased with the results. It's just a general soot, coal dust coating sealed in with varnish. I even tried realistic coal in the bunker. I only wish I had been brave enough to weather the wheels. I covered the chassis and electronics with kitchen roll in-between them and the body shell itself.
Can be tricky, taking time to mask off and protect things like that is worth while
A good point buddy. The budget weathering from TMC is well worth it. It is airbrushed saves the messing about of setting an airbrush up and cleaning it after and like you say it gives a good base to start . Anyone trying weathering from scratch for the first time , I would recommend that you buy some cheap loco bodies from a swap meet and practice on those first.
@@GarthDavies-cd5oh great idea!
I Use TMC..excellent service
Absolutely Mark!
They`ve done a nice job. As someone who`s built model tanks for donkeys years, weathering is something I can do, and as an N gauge modeller it`s even easier. If anyones in doubt, buy the cheapest wagon and have a go.
I have to say that I prefer the paintwork unadulterated just as it’s kept clean. Personal choice as I don’t won’t to hide details/ liveries that can be obscured by weathering. I have some limited edition wagons that I bought weathered and when I got them discovered they had weathered over the liveries. So from now on clean for me.
That's fair enough mate, it's not for everyone :)
For £40-£65 pounds its a very cheap service. Its 2 hours of work for a skilled modeller, and you get the tmc guarantee. And you dont need to spend the time yourself doing it! My next new loco that needs weathering will be from them, or olivers trains who do a similar service.
Hi Craig great video was thinking of getting a wagon graphited by tmc I spoked to them as u say a wee chat the guys are great with moving house it’s on hold just now 🚂🚂🚂
@@adamkerr4600 graffiti stuff from them is ace!
Personally don't like weathering, that's a personal choice, what I do though, specially with older second hand stuff, is improve the detailing, for instance a lot of models of the 80-90's have shiny wheel rims, those I chemically etch and darken, no paint, that won't last, and as sad in the video the risk interfering with the pick ups is high.
Also shiny plastic looks with these older loco's I tackle, stuff like that.
Figures from Modelu on the footplate, absolute fan, you can't get any better extra nice detailing.
For me it's rather detailing the old stuff so it can run with the super detailed new stuff you can buy now.
And if you want me to do weathering, no problem did it many times for friends and they all like it.
The service from TMC absolute top, if you lack the skills and weathering is your thing, go for it.
But what always astonishes me is, although you pay extra, the re-selling value always drops extra, why is that?
Same thing as selling without a box, your model can be in mint condition, and on it's self it's only packing that's missing, you don't run a box on your layout, still it drop in value.
Of corse if you start buying models as an investment, you've have chosen the wrong hobby.
I’ve weathered loads of OO wagons and buildings but happy to leave my expensive locos to TMC, they can do a much better job than I.
Another point: I find that the darkening / toning down the running gear and wheels on older locos (tho leaving above the frames generally clean) really improves them.
Removing the shine helps tons!
@@IronHorseRailways can you weather O gauge stuff to make it look like it’s on a preserved railway? Just the lightest of hints of rust, dirt and oil in the creases and cracks?
I've got a really nice Blue mark 1 RMB buffet coach weathered by them,and they have done a fantastic job.
Absolutely mate 😀
First comment BOOM! I love a bit of weathering - have to also say the tmc deluxe weathering is lovely. Your weathering is lovely too Craig, if only you'd to a tutorial day somewhere that we could come along to 😇 Even their value weathering is decent.
@@doubleodave i just don't have the time to do it, well full time!😂😂
Maybe one or two every few months mate, but TMC get it done sharpish, so it works out well.
I'd be very interested in your weathering course, Craig. A bit nervous about it
I'll be doing another before too long, just need to find a venue willing to host 😀
@@IronHorseRailways cool
To be honest I need to nick a lump of coal next time I go down south to see my mum.
I'll be buying either a Dapol static pug kit to 'have a go' at or a really really cheap loco at GETS to do it on., basically treat it like a cheap practice thing to try out weathering techniques on, that way if doesn't matter too much if I mess something up.
I reckon it's down to time, ability, resources and space, after all if you don't have somewhere to use an airbrush you're either using a brush or getting someone to do it.
PS will you be at GETS or Not Warley?
@@DJ_K666 I shall be!😀
The best thing about TMCs service is being able to peruse the bargains section of their website and being able to find quality weathered models for sometimes considerably less than the RRP of the base model. I tend to weather my own models, but sometimes they have some absolute gems on offer which are hard to pass up.
That's the beauty of it!
Hi Craig. Can't argue with professional weathering. The TMC service is exceptional, as is your own.
Two point to raise: I've noticed that Lewis @ Mouldy Raspberry seems to capture both the pantina that forms on the top of steam locos after a short while due to the ash smuts spouting out of the chimney, and the distinctive heavy matt black finish seen on smokeboxes. I didn't notice that on the 9F. Is that because it wasn't present (or obvious) on the 9Fs?
@@stephendavies6949 it just wasn't done on this particular example mate, it's something I may add at a later date though 😀
Hey Craig great video. Never tried it my self not brave enough. But do have a bachmann one that came ready weathered one which is good
@@paulprice3656 can be tricky, that's for sure!
Weathered models can look good, some can look b-- awful. My preference is straight from the paint-shop appearance, nice and clean and shiny. I know it's not realistic - but rule 1 applies!
@@hamshackleton like I said, it's really easy to get it wrong mate
@@IronHorseRailways - Some of the thing I've seen looked like a pile of scrap hauled out of the no-hope corner (if there was one!) at Dai Woodall's yard at Barry - extremely OTT!
@@hamshackleton sometimes though, I like that!
I'm just going to send a " WD Austerity 2-8-0 " to TMC.... its going to be Dirty lol.
Dirty Gurty 😂
@@IronHorseRailways Never seen a clean one.... when I visited my Cousens house in Pontefract in the early 60s they would be Shunting Prince of Wales Colliery across the road in front of me... they were so dirty then. I never bothered to look.. I liked all the namers like Mallard etc. ..... Now I know better.. I can only dream of spending an hour or two Watching it... The folly's of youth Eh !!
TMC cannot fault their weathering service - Had a few locos done from them.
It's very good!
I understand why you would get it done if you are afraid to ruin a model.i bought cheap static models to practice on.iv 6 irish locomotives that are needing doing and iv bought an airbrush and not tried as afraid to ruin them.i personally don't like pristine models as they don't look real.the filthier the better.
@@presidentxd you could do what a few do? Send one or two off to get done professionally and then use them as a reference point?
@@IronHorseRailways i think there are services here in ireland that do it.ill go check the forums and see what prices are like.
Models too pretty to weather.
Noooo!😀