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Weathering model locomotives.
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Weathering your model trains and structures weathering your trains and structures is an important aspect of enhancing the realism of your model railroad.
I like to think that weathering gives the model the appearance of weight and mass.
It s always a good idea to practice new techniques on an old model or a scrap of plastic or wood prior to starting your first serious model.
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The features missing on the model see below are the rather complex copper pipes along the underside of the water tank and cab the doors on the cab and some windows in the cab.
This gp 7 was weathered with the same techniques but i applied much heavier coats of the paint.
When we think about our model railways we spend a great deal of time replicating the real world for the layout to look as realistic as possible.
I hope this lesson gives you some ideas for weathering a locomotive in about 10 minutes.
It is very easy to spoil an otherwise beautiful model by the.
Therefore weathering model trains is a very important part of the modelling process.
Weathering is a term used to describe the technique of replicating the visible results of wear and tear.
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In weathering locomotives he covers all aspects of his craft from weathering techniques through airbrush maintenance to paints and equipment.
You can always move the weathering.
I think the engine looks faded and grimy.
Good reference photographs of the prototype whether it is the specific rail car or just the general look you re trying to capture are the best tools to help your weathering achieve a realistic appearance.
The colour pictures are brilliant and along with extremely descriptive text provide a very comprehensive guide to a very tricky subject.
November issue 175 the samples submitted for review.
I ve always been a little nervous about taking an expensive locomotive right out of the box and messing it up to make it look old.