I am going to do some weathering projects within a few weeks. The first thing I am going to tackle is the trucks and wheelsets. I would like to know what would be a good weathering paint color for this.
I would also like to do my Superliner wheels because the shine just doesn't look right. Here is a prototype photo of what I am talking about.
Thanks in advance.
Will
I used a diluted white acrylic artist's paint to get that look with my Allegheny 2-6-6-6. It was essentially a wash it was that diluted. I got most of it out of the brush and then went to work on the flying pumps, cylinders, pilot, gear hangers, etc. For browner, rustier colour, I would use Burnt Umber, maybe add some tan, dilute it by about 50%, and then use an almost dry brush.
It would be a good idea to teach yourself how to do this using throw-away trucks if you have them. Play with layers of different washes to see the effect. Use your intuition for darkening and lightening the effect as you see fit.
-Crandell