Weathering Steam Locomotives

Weathering a steam locomotive.

Weathering steam locomotives.

I ve been reading the article about weathering a steam loco in steam locomotive projects and ideas i m rather keen on trying it but since i m modelling the 30s i have a feeling that the amount of weathering on the stem engines during that wouldn t be as heavy as for a an engine from the late 40s and 50s. I remove all finger prints dust and oils using a soft long bristle brush and 70 rubbing alcohol cut with a little water. Which is the time discussed in said article. Weathering locomotives weathering a loco weathering military vehicles ko sherman rust burnt effects weathering tracks weathering tracks using blacken it.

This video shows you how to add a dry dusty weathered effect to your steam locos in several easy steps. A boxed set for weathering a steam locomotive containing 9 train color bottles 2 paint brushes for painting miniatures a mixing palette a color chart and step by step by heinz wagner. Humbrol products used in this video. I clean the heck out of the locomotive.

There s loads of different ways to go around it but this is h. 9 x 17 ml 0 57 fl oz. This first step is probably the most important. The cost of a locomotive like this is about 1400 and for that you get a fully operational steam locomotive making all the right noises.

In weathering locomotives he covers all aspects of his craft from weathering techniques through airbrush maintenance to paints and equipment. This is not a how to this is simply me showing you how i quickly weather a loco. The colour pictures are brilliant and along with extremely descriptive text provide a very comprehensive guide to a very tricky subject.