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THE WORKS ATHEARN GENESIS 3 BAY HOPPER CARGILL CGOX #1064 |
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THE WORKS MTW WEATHERING CHALLENGE FOR SEPTEMBER 06 through NOVEMBER 06 INTERMOUNTAIN UNDECORATED 47501S EX-RAILBOX BN 249433 |
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This
HO scale ACF Centerflow has pretty much been the test model for some of
mt latest rust techniques, using a medium called GOUACHE. The two that
I am using here are Burnt Sienna and Raw Sienna. The stuff is great! To
get some good textures effects, I use AIM's weathering powders, and mix
them together with the Gouache , and dab the surface with a small sponge. Rich Divizio modeltrainsweathered.com |
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This
Proto 2000 CB&Q gondola will become a display for a local hobby
shop, promoting the use of AIM weathering powders. |
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Here is my very first O scale centerflow hopper that I did for a fellow model railroader. He asked me if I had ever done up a car in O scale? Nope, I replied, but I thought it could be interesting. This model is from Weaver. With the larger cars, your weathering skills can really be seen, so you have to really be precise in your brush work and rust detail. This to me a was a nice challenge. |
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At
this point, most of the cars I chose to do were lighter in color because
it was easier to do a good rust, but fear no more, I have figured out
my rust technique for darker colored cars. Proto 2000 4427 PS-2CD High Side Covered Hopper. USLX 1456 HO Scale Kadee # 58's |
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I
don't really do graffiti cars, so I decided to give it a try. This car
also has some custom tagging that I did myself. You can say that the
tagging is authentic do to the fact that I used to hang out with alot
of taggers back in the day, but never vandalized anything. I kept a
sketch book that I would practice in for fun and learned various writing
styles from them. |
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I came up with a techique using
a few droplets of Testors Clear Parts &
Window Maker Cement onto the car where I wanted pitted rust to be, then
quickly before it dried, I |
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When
you check this boxcar's roof out, be sure to check out the little white
stones sitting up top. I added them as an extra detail, indicating kids
may have thrown rocks at the boxcar. Also, the pitted rust at the top
end of the car |
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I
have to mention that rusting orange boxcars used to be a bit challenging.
When I was weathering up a car of this color, I would dirty it up more
so than rusting it. Now, If I choose to add rust, I pick a darker colored
powder to create a better contrast against the boxcar. |
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People always ask me if I weather my rolling stock from a prototype. I have yet to copy a boxcar exactly and have not really seen one that has all the combinations of rust and water streaks that I enjoy, all on one car. It can be looked at as fantasy weathering. I plan to get out there and railfan so I can get some nice pics, but where I live, it is pretty hard to get close up and get some nice shots. I rely on www.rr-fallen flags.org or www.railpictures.net I will eventually have a prototype gallery of my own on this site. Athearn Genesis HO Scale |
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This
was kind of a turning point for me in creating my own style. There are
alot of weathering guys out there, and so you have to be unique. Guys
like Mellow Mike,
Mr
Kluke, Hatcrkrwy
and Mike Conafalone are some of the best. Believe me, they will keep
you on your toes. I have to thank Mark at AIM
Products for introducing me to their |
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As
soon as I received my powders and washes from AIM, I did this RAILBOX
car for them. The powders have an adhesive base, so you can dullcoat
your car if you like, but it's not needed. Forget CHALK, Adhesive Weathering
Powders is the way to go. AIM
Products. |
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Athearn HO Scale Kit |
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Athearn HO Scale RTR |
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Rock
Island PS |
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Rock
Island PS |