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Birchwood Casey also makes a touch up bluing pen that might be work on some tight spots too.
Aug 2, 2026
You could also try a cold-blue made by Birtchwood Casey. They also make a blackening agent, but it might be limited to use on aluminum...
Jul 31, 2026
I just use the inexpensive Apple Barrel acrylic craft paint from Walmart painted directly to the wheels, and I've never had any issues...
Jul 31, 2026
I do this on my N scale wheels, be they plastic or metal. It might not be suitable for HO scale:
I use pastel chalks. I grind up a mix...
Jul 31, 2026
I use the Vallejo paint with no issues. I don't thin the paint either. The rim faces are usually not that rusted from going through...
Jul 31, 2026
I'd look to see if I could find pictures of the real thing on the Internet and try to mimic that.
Jun 24, 2026
More Flat Front Friday from today at Charlie Comstock's BCSJ open house for the PNR NMRA convention. Crossing the Baynes Valley bridge...
May 22, 2026
Thank you!
I’ll leave the handrails gray, all photos show the prototype RS27’s with gray handrails, not white
May 16, 2026
That looks really nice, a huge improvement.
My only minor quibbles:
1. Add a little dust/dirt/grime around the lowest parts of the...
May 16, 2026
UP 677 looks great 👍🏻
May 16, 2026
Looks great! For my personal taste, the weathering is right in what I'd call the "Goldilocks zone".
May 16, 2026
Thanks a lot guys, for the roof pictures! In the meantime, I have repainted the dark roof and applied a much lighter weathering. What do...
May 16, 2026
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