Blue box with OMI top walk, end steps, modern brake wheel, correct trucks, additional decals and weathering!

[Tankcarsrule]

 

[glenng6]

What a great job, on the mods and weathering. Please post more.

 

[Tankcarsrule]

What a great job, on the mods and weathering. Please post more.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

You hit a homerun with that one - even though it is NOT a tankcar?

 

[Tankcarsrule]

You hit a homerun with that one - even though it is NOT a tankcar?

Thank you Sir! Are you sure it's not a tank car?! As Vinnie Barbarino use to say, " I'm so confused"!

 

[Greg@mnrr]

How about sharing the methods to used to weather your covered hopper? Great job!!!

Greg

 

[Tankcarsrule]

How about sharing the methods to used to weather your covered hopper? Great job!!!

Greg

Greg, I don't really have a method. I start with acrylics and paint a basic outline. Then I spray on a Cote of Dull Cote and go to powders. It's just hit or miss until it looks right.

 

[Greg@mnrr]

Thanks for sharing. I like the effect of rust that you achieved. What color powder did you use so effectively?

Thanks again.

Greg

 

[Tankcarsrule]

Thanks for sharing. I like the effect of rust that you achieved. What color powder did you use so effectively?

Thanks again.

Greg

I appreciate it Greg! I used dark and light rust! The name of the company is Brandon! I bought their kit that comes with 12 colors in a clear plastic box with compartments!

 

[boatwrench]

Bragdon Powders

Thanks for the tip. Haven't heard of this company before your post.

 

[Tankcarsrule]

They've been around for a while. Another hidden treasure in our world!

 

[tomstockton]

Tankcarsrule,​

Where did you find / get the OMI parts?

Thank you.

Regards,
Tom Stockton

 

[Tankcarsrule]

Tom, ebay will be your best bet. It's been a long time since they were new!

Regards, Bobby

 

[beiland]

Do you use anything to 'set' those powders once you finished?

 

[Tankcarsrule]

Lots of Dull Cote!

Regards, Bobby