Well you guys told me I needed an airbrush. So I got the Paasche HS-SET. Been playing with it, getting familiar with it the last few days. Decided to go for it on a loco.
This is an Athearn RTR GP38-2 that I just had someone install a Tsunami and LED lights. It sounds awesome! Picked up some details west parts, this thing didn’t even come with a plow.
Let me know how I did?
And this is the prototype look I was shooting for:
Impressive. you don’t mind if I make copies do ya? I think I would lose a nights sleep, just anticipating the job ahead of me. Now you wouldn’t care to tell us more now would you? I’m dying to know the colors you used. What you did first… and last, you know, did you take off the shell to work on it. I see details there, did you add the visor, the cables up front? What did you try to avoid, and what were your biggest fears aside from ruining a very nice Diesel.
Hey thanks for posting. Impressive.
Nice job. However, the B-B trucks indicate is a GP38-2 as opposed to an SD38-2.
Nice first try with an airbrush, Mike. My suggestions for further minor adjustments would include:
More road dirt on the trucks (diluted Floquil Rail Brown) to tone down some of that very light-colored brake dust.
The upper, angled, surfaces of the car body remains too reflective - they should be dead flat, rather than producing highlights - so more light applications of Dullcote are needed there.
The white A/C box on the cab roof should be weather-darkened just slightly. It appears stark white in the proto image only due to contrast (unless it was added yesterday!).
The air vents and intakes need to stand out just a little more in contrast to the body. Since the body color there is already black, mask these and apply a very dark grey lightly to make them “pop out”. Probably do the same with the fans on the roof.
CNJ831
First very nice done! [tup][tup]
The only thing I would do is follow John’s sound advice.
I have seen shiny locomotives that glistered in the sun when freshly painted but,that shine didn’t last long.
Thanks for the feeback.
The photos don’t seem to do it justice, it looks better in good light.
I used Weathered Black on the all the vents, you just can’t see it.
I didn’t want to take off the shell because I just had the decoder & speaker installed. So I masked off the shell and airbrushed the tank and bottom using Rail Brown.
In the prototype photo, you can see that the winter hatch is fairly new looking. I’ll shoot it with some weathered black just a touch to tone it done just a bit though.
I’ll probably shoot it with some dullcoat as well.
Thanks,
Michael
OK I just made some adjustments, let me know does it look better now?
Wonderful work there! Keep up the good work!
Very impressive for a first attempt, the only thing left I see is that shiny Kadee brake “hose”, maybe you could give it a light dusting to match the plow?
Nice job, can I send you a couple of steamers? [swg]
Nice job, I believe you’ve nailed it the second time. mh.
Thanks. Yes I agree, need to paint the brake hose now.
It took me like 4 days to do everything. I was taking my time. But it’s not that bad really. I like the airbrush and the things you can do with it.
Now to weather some rolling stock. I’ll be busy for months. [;)]
Motley,
I like your results. Just a quick suggestion that you can easily implement:
After you finish “tweaking” your weathering, take some photos of your unit outside! Just get a piece of trackage and on put it on top of your vehicle, a crate, or table. Take a several shots, at different angles, of your locomotive in natural sunlight with trees or grass in the background. With photos shot In natural sunlight you can make a more realistic comparison to prototype photos.
Give it a whirl, there’s nothing to lose [;)]
It looks good [:D]. I haven’t done a engine in awhile. I’m wanting to do a “war bonnet” so bad!!! You know, the chipped paint, fade, grime etc…
I agree with the outside light. When I take pictures of my car’s I take a inside and outside. Take about a hour or so and make you a simple diorama. I just used some old blue foam board, some grass foliage, old track, and ballast. It took about a hour or so.
Here’s a outside shot.
Inside shot (layout).
Drybrush highlights with some white maybe?
I wish my first attempt looked that good. Weathering is completely subjective, so as long as you’re satisfied, I’m satisfied.
I’ll take some more shots outside when I get home. I agree my layout lighting is not that great.
Excellent job! [tup][tup]
Looks like your average hard working GP38-2…[tup]
Very nice job Motley! I’m very impressed with your ability to ask, learn and achieve what you have since you joined this forum.
Joe
Thanks Joe!
My appreciation goes out to everybody on this forum. I have learned a lot from some very helpful experienced modelers.
I think it’s great - you didn’t go overboard with it.
More pics!!!
