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jecorbett
Member since
November 2005
From: Utica, OH
4,000 posts
Weathering prebuilt structures
Posted by
jecorbett
on Sunday, November 13, 2005 4:19 PM
I'd like to know what techniques other modelers have used to weather pre-built structures, such as Walthers Built-ups line. I've never been a fan of these because I think that know matter how realistic the colors are molded in, unpainted plastic looks like just that, plastic. Many of these otherwise fine structures are no longer available in kit form and I don't have the skill or patience to repaint individual parts on a preassembled structure.
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:19 PM
There are as many techniques for weathering as there are stars in the sky. I have used and like the following. Brick mortar to high-light bricks, chalks, diluted paint, and I have even put building out in the elements for extended periods of time (make sure to do it where the sun will not hit them), spray building and train cars with dull cote then mist them with alcohol, and even air brushing them.
Please look at my post Looking for similar interest with photos at some of my weathering, and please leave a reply.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
Lane
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Adelie
Member since
May 2003
From: Santa Fe, NM
1,169 posts
Posted by
Adelie
on Sunday, November 13, 2005 10:49 PM
I'm weathering a pre-built casket factory that was baby diaper yellow to start with. I started that with a wash of "Grime" to fade it to something more believable. That turned it more of a buff color before I was done. My plan is to next hit it with a wash of dark gray to give it some highlights and sink into the mortar lines (my guess is the mortar on this would have been gray). I'll finish it off with some chalk streaks.
The coat of grime improved it a lot by itself. If I were anywhere near home (sigh) I would post a picture of what it looks like after step one.
- Mark
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SpaceMouse
Member since
December 2004
From: Rimrock, Arizona
11,241 posts
Posted by
SpaceMouse
on Monday, November 14, 2005 1:18 AM
Here's a photo essay on what I do.
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=47930
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
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