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  1. Jaz avalley

    Weathering buildings and accompanying details, a continuous thread

    Buildings, wether you build from scratch or buy a kit improve a kit or buy ready to plonk, they often look that little more realistic with a touch of weathering, allowing them to sink into the background scenery. I often think if they avoid the floating look by just hiding the fact they just...
  2. G

    Techniques for Weathering Gravel Parking Lots

    I’m currently working on some gravel parking lots using Woodland Scenics fine gravel. I’d like to weather these lots as the gravel is just too “clean”. What are some recommended methods for doing this?
    • GuilfordRailman
    • Thread
    • gravel n scale parking lots scenics weathering woodland scenics
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Scenery
  3. G

    Question Regarding Applying Decals onto Structures

    I’m looking to apply some Gold Medal Model’s decals to the store fronts of some of my structures. I’d like to apply them directly to the clear window panes that came with the structures. The package recommends using Solvaset decal setting solution to adhere them tightly. Will this solution work...
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    Is it necessary to adhere weathering powders to ballast?

    I’ve applied weathering powders to my ballast and while the brand I’m using is self-adhering, is it best to seal in the powders with an additional method. If so, how do I do this?
  5. G

    Could I use an India ink and alcohol mix to weather a brick structure?

    Weathering is new to me. I am wondering if I could use an India Ink and alcohol wash for weathering my structures a bit. Someone on another thread I’ve been posting layout updates on suggested weathering powders which I’m inclined to do but was just curious about the india ink. I’m aiming for...
  6. G

    Weathering Painted Chipboard Retaining Wall

    I completed painting my chipboard retaining walls yesterday with acrylic paints and I would like to weather them, giving them a more faded look. Does anybody have any recommended methods for doing this? I may or may not paint them a different color as I feel the color I chose is too dark but for...
  7. G

    Recommended Method for Weathering Kato Viaduct

    Before I adhere the track to my new micro layout, I want to weather the two small viaducts I have as part of the track plan. Any recommendations on the best method to do this?
  8. R

    Freight Car Weathering Contest

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  9. R

    Build a work cradle for your locomotives and rolling stock

    I recently built my own work cradle for upgrading, repairing, and weathering locomotives and rolling stock. I made a video about how I built it. I hope you find it helpful. https://youtu.be/xgZJg_clr6U
  10. O

    Latest Video - Weathering - Simple Method and Budget Supplies

    I thought some might enjoy our latest video How-To Model Realistic Weathering - Simple Method and Budget Supplies In this video I show just how easy it is to create believable and fairly realistic weathering effects for frieght cars. Using a simple method and budget supplies we take a basic...
  11. UP Autorack

    UP Autorack

    the effects were realised with acrylic paintings and the technique of dry brush / los efectos fueron realizados con pinturas acrilicas y con la tecnica de pincel seco
    • Media item
    • autorack weathering
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Freight Cars
  12. UP Autorack

    UP Autorack

    the effects were realised with acrylic paintings and the technique of dry brush / los efectos fueron realizados con pinturas acrilicas y con la tecnica de pincel seco
    • Media item
    • autorack weathering
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Freight Cars
  13. UP Autorack

    UP Autorack

    the effects were realised with acrylic paintings and the technique of dry brush / los efectos fueron realizados con pinturas acrilicas y con la tecnica de pincel seco
    • Media item
    • autorack weathering
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Freight Cars
  14. V

    First weathering

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8eK7h-Ay7U If anyone has feedback, please comment.:rolleyes:
  15. K

    Saving Decals while repainting old freight car

    I have been refurbishing some ancient but still salvagable freight cars. Several have great, unique decals. However I need to airbrush paint the cars. How can I preserve the old decal signage. If I mask it, it will look as if the signs have different paint behind them.:confused:
  16. Lightened Weathering on RR crossings.

    Lightened Weathering on RR crossings.

    I felt my heavy handed weathering attempt was too much so I used Artists oderless Thinner to dilute the dark Grey weathering which was absorbed by the paper towel I was using. I used coffee string sticks to cut the planks from too so they have many uses on our layouts and make great lumber...
    • Trussrod
    • Media item
    • crossings. lightened on rr weathering
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  17. Old time tank cars & weathering on the Anglin Oil siding.

    Old time tank cars & weathering on the Anglin Oil siding.

    These two old time tanks cars show the extent of my weathering which is sorely lacking in my estimation. Also I noticed from taking the picture that the Zeroline car isn't even finished being assembled as it missing laders and a break wheel & chain and the trucks aren't even rusted...
    • Trussrod
    • Media item
    • amp anglin cars oil old on siding. tank the time weathering
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Freight Cars
  18. tnolan55

    CSX caboose weathering help

    I am weathering a CSX center cupola caboose for a freind. I would like some advice on weathering it and what should i make it look like since im using weathering powder. Thanks
  19. S

    Weathered RailBox

    Heres the before pic of the railbox. here is after here is my other railbox next to the weathered one I'm happy with how it turned out
    • schul4
    • Thread
    • railbox weathering
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Showin' Off
  20. Union Pacific tank car weathering

    Union Pacific tank car weathering

    the effects were realised with acrylic paintings and the technique of dry brush / los efectos fueron realizados con pinturas acrilicas y con la tecnica de pincel seco
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    • car tank up weathering
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Editor's Choice Rolling Stock Photos




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