RFP 50' box car - my free time this past weekend


railBuilderDhd

railBuilderDhd

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Here is what I did with my free time this weekend. I used all gauche paints for this so far. I airbrushed the white on then I sprayed it with dullcote then I hand painted the dark streaks on. I know I need to clean up the dark streaks on this but I would like to hear what others think of this. I really noticed with the photos on the computer as to how dark the streaks are now.

I know I'm not working with a nice model but since its only my 3rd car I'm not ready to work on the better models yet.

The work thus far
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The prototype I've kinda based my work on for this model
rfp2596akg.jpg

And this will be the one for the second side and the way I will work the white doors
rfp2725akg.jpg
 
Thanks everyone for the kind words but I don't think I'm done yet. I still need to work other colors into the rust streaks, re-due the white streaks and then get some dirt and dull to colors some. I'll post as I go.
Thanks,
dave
 
Railbuilder,
Go get a copy of the N-Scale May/June 2008 issue, it has a great article on "unweathering". The basic idea is to weather it heavy, and then go clean it up. You might want to give it a try if you think some of the streaks are too dark.
Although the car looks good to me.
 
I got some work done on this model and you can see the photos in the album with the title "Phase 3" http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/ddemeny/RFPcar/?albumview=slideshow
Love to hear what you think. I did a wash of dirt color to tone down the white and gloss of the model. I got the streaks to a color I like and I added the roof rust.

UPDATE 5-20-2008: I did some weathering to the trucks and got some sunny day to take a few photos outside and I've added these photos.

Dave
 
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Thanks to all for the kind words. I've placed the model on ebay for auction and hope I can find a good home for this car.
I hope everyone will enjoy the holiday weekend.
Dave
 
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