show your weathered models!!!!

[Anonymous]

exactly... this forum is already a great resource... with some formatting to divvy information down a little more, it could be incredible. sections on weathering, sections on scenery building, sections on wiring (for those that like to make their own flashing light circuts and such.) so on and so fourth. could be pretty cool... who wants to contact the moderator? I would, but I tihnk I am far too new here to be taken seriously.

Hey Bergie, they are on to something, can it be done? I am more than willing to put a how to on my website.

 http://www.leatherique.net/trains.htm

I can't help but think I would be taken more seriously perhaps if I managed not to mangle the word "think". lol.

[Anonymous]

I haven't done really any weathering at all but I am going to have to learn. I am modeling 1978 CR so the rolling stock is going to have to look pretty rough.

[claycts]

exactly... this forum is already a great resource... with some formatting to divvy information down a little more, it could be incredible. sections on weathering, sections on scenery building, sections on wiring (for those that like to make their own flashing light circuts and such.) so on and so fourth. could be pretty cool... who wants to contact the moderator? I would, but I tihnk I am far too new here to be taken seriously.

Hey Bergie, they are on to something, can it be done? I am more than willing to put a how to on my website.

 http://www.leatherique.net/trains.htm

[Anonymous]

exactly... this forum is already a great resource... with some formatting to divvy information down a little more, it could be incredible. sections on weathering, sections on scenery building, sections on wiring (for those that like to make their own flashing light circuts and such.) so on and so fourth. could be pretty cool... who wants to contact the moderator? I would, but I tihnk I am far too new here to be taken seriously.

[DaveInTheHat]

Animal, I think thats a great idea. I've been taking pictures while I've been building and painting my models for a while now. The're posted on my Fotki page. I've done 2 simple 'How to's' one of making 50 gallon drums and one on making exterior light shades. I plan on doing more.

[Anonymous]

just a thought...

how cool would it be if this thread were a springboard to a bunch of other DIY threads? I mean, some of you guys are pro's beyond belief... what everyone who wants to posted a picture of a prime piece showing one technique, and then with the picture a thread on how they did it? keeps this thread less crowded for those who just want to browse, but provides a ton of info for those who want it. I dunno, just a thought... someone else brought up making a stand alone weathering forum... I'm all for that... someone should contact the moderator. could sticky this thread at the top, and then link the URL's for all the how to's beneath.

[jep1267]

Wow, that's some great work guys. A little weathering really brings out the realism. I have a question that I hope you can help me with. I have a "fleet" of two bay open hopper cars that I'm going to run and just don't know how to weather the inside, the side you'll see when it's empty. I have some Ideas. Rust colored pastel? Black fading into Steel metalizer to simulate paint wear? I just don't know what to go with. I know that I could go with any of them, but I guess my biggest problem is finding ref photos, and shots of what others did. When I see other peoples work that usualy clears up what technique to use. Anyone got any shots of their work?

[claycts]

Just some buildings I have done.

Small engine house

Industry

Going to try some rolling stock

[RedGrey62]

Here's my first (grown up) attempt.

Rick

 

 

 

[DaveInTheHat]

I noticed most of the pictures in this post are of rolling stock. I don't have any trains. Since the title is 'weathered models' .....here's some of my HO scale stuff. There's more pictures on my Fotki page: http://public.fotki.com/DaveInTheHat/

 

[SOU Fan]

<BLOCKQUOTE><table class="quoteOuterTable"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/trccs/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>AggroJones wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">Oh believe me, I have PLENTY of new photos to post, but this friggin IE7 won't let me.</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
I believe ya, I can't post pictures either.

-dekruif

[AggroJones]

Oh believe me, I have PLENTY of new photos to post, but this friggin IE7 won't let me.

[Railfan Alex]

I feel totally out of place posting on this thread, based on the quality work that has already been displayed, but you asked for it. Here is one of my UP SD90/43MACs. Just keep in mind this is the first ( and so far, only ) loco. that I have ever weathered, so be gentle.

kevnbety,

Your photo did not appear so I found it elsewhere.

http://www.modelrailroadphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1394&cat=505&limit=recent

Hope this helps.

[CSX_road_slug]

[Rick Bradley]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/lndshrk25/trainpicturesweathed050.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/lndshrk25/trainpicturesweathed038.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/lndshrk25/trainpicturesweathed012.jpg

[Dave Vollmer]

Here are some of my hoppers (lightly weathered):

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by steamage

Here is one of the cement hoppers used in my "Mojave Shorts" train.

Concrete dust gets over everything including the trucks when these cars are being loaded at the plant. I use a Latex gray paint wash about twice as much paint in with water and alcohol.

Looks very believable. Good job.

[steamage]

Here is one of the cement hoppers used in my "Mojave Shorts" train.

Concrete dust gets over everything including the trucks when these cars are being loaded at the plant. I use a Latex gray paint wash about twice as much paint in with water and alcohol.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffrey-wimberly

take a look at this one.

is that a decal?

Only in the strictist sense. I copied thast from a decal website and printed it out on onion skin paper, cut it out and applied it with a thin film of white glue. After a light coat of Matte-Finish, it's hard to tell it from a decal.

[mtrails]

QUOTE: Originally posted by canazar
[That is a normal knee-jerk feeling. Best way to break theice is to grab some of yoru rolling stock that isnt that important or maybe wrong roadname and experiement. Another great trick if that doesnt panout, hit up a swap meet or garage sale and findsome old cheapies to play with. Once you get the hang of it, then tackle. But be careful, it can be addicting.[:D]

After seeing the great work by other's here, and your comment canazar, I think I may be able to step off into the deep end. Too bad the swap meets have passed, because I could have brought home some cheap, Tyco stuff to experiment on! I don't have anything in my collection that is unimportant, or incorrect to sacrifice. Well, I do have a COUPLE of cars in the fleet that are future dated to my desired time period, but the period correct ones are the ones I want to weather!

Thanks Joey, and Aggro as well for your comments.

Jeremy

[Anonymous]

Ric, outstanding work!

[james saunders]

that is a very nice looking layout aggro!!!

-James-

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffrey-wimberly

take a look at this one.

is that a decal?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

take a look at this one.

[AggroJones]

The F units are clean, but everything else isn't....

[canazar]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mtrails

I'm a chicken when it comes to weathering, but this loco, being prototypically the oldest in the fleet, I forced myself to weather it. This is my first ever attempt at weathering, and I'm pretty satisfied with it, but still hesitate to weather anything! I'm afraid of making a loco, or rolling stock look horrible, and not being able to fix it!

That is a normal knee-jerk feeling. Best way to break theice is to grab some of yoru rolling stock that isnt that important or maybe wrong roadname and experiement. Another great trick if that doesnt panout, hit up a swap meet or garage sale and findsome old cheapies to play with. Once you get the hang of it, then tackle. But be careful, it can be addicting.[:D]

Well, Aggro, if it makes you feel good, you are certinaly famous here at my house.[:)]

[joeyegarner]

Nice work Ric!

QUOTE: Originally posted by RicHamilton

I'm late to the party as usual

http://home.xcountry.tv/~r.hamilton/Models.htm

Ric
Berwick, NS

This one has been posted here before, but it's my best.



Posted: Today, 22:21:32
QUOTE: Originally posted by mtrails

I'm a chicken when it comes to weathering, but this loco, being prototypically the oldest in the fleet, I forced myself to weather it. This is my first ever attempt at weathering, and I'm pretty satisfied with it, but still hesitate to weather anything! I'm afraid of making a loco, or rolling stock look horrible, and not being able to fix it!

Quote: AggroJones
It requires guts. 'no guts, no glory'. Keep doing it. Gain confidence. Get better and better.

Aggro said the same to me one time, so go ahead take a chance, you may like the result very much.

[ChessieFan13]

man looking at all of these GREAT weathering jobe make me think that mine art pee poor attempts at weathering. As soon as i grt my couisn over here with her digicam Ill be brave and let youse guys see what I think is weathering.........

J.W........................pirate trying to "weather" out this storm

[Bob grech]

Here is a picture of one of my boxcars I weathered using a combination of dullcoat, alcohol and Ink, and a mix of earth tone pastel chalks.

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mtrails

I'm a chicken when it comes to weathering, but this loco, being prototypically the oldest in the fleet, I forced myself to weather it. This is my first ever attempt at weathering, and I'm pretty satisfied with it, but still hesitate to weather anything! I'm afraid of making a loco, or rolling stock look horrible, and not being able to fix it!

It requires guts. 'no guts, no glory'. Keep doing it. Gain confidence. Get better and better.