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Aaron, Weathering is an art form. Expect it to take a few attempts to get the "perfect car". It can also be fickle, some times the magic works other times not. Don't be afraid to jump right in. The advice already in this thread is good. I have a few more ideas: Try not to over weather. You can always add more. Keep at the car until it looks right. Many times I have wanted to quit because I thought I was screwing up but have kept at it until the car looks right. Had I given up, I would have had a crummy looking car. I know this this idea and the previous one are at odds..... A good place to start is to buy some weathering chalks. They are easy to use and will wash off if you don't like the results. Go for the rust, grime, soot, dark brown and grey colors.. Kill the shine on the trucks and wheels.. Painting or chalking up the trucks makes a huge difference even if you hardly touch the rest of the car.. Keep weathering. I have weathered about half of the cars on my railroad and I think they really make things look realistic. You may produce a few dogs in the process (hopefully not) but don't give up..I know several Master modelers who have cars that they keep hidden or in the back because the weathering didn't come out as well as they would have liked.....It hasn't stopped them, They weather everything.. Guy
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