Here are some rolling stock and loco’s I am looking to practice on for weathering. I was looking for some good tips on how to weather this rolling stock and loco’s. They are all HO scale. These are just going to be my pracitce ones.
If someone could give me some good tips on how to take better photos that would be great
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As a side note, are you an HO scaler now, or are they just models being lead to the slaughter?
David B
David, thanks for posting this link! I can find out how to weather like a pro!
David, how do you register with Modeltrainsweathered? I tried the way that is provided but, when I get to the link where I register, some login thing pops up. Can you help me please?
No, I cannot help. I am not a part or affiliated with that website. You will need to talk to them.
David B
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Don Z.
Check out my website in my signature, just what you are looking for!
Thanks. I created an account. Just waiting for the activation email…
Short answer is light.
I use those clamp on light fixtures with a small flood light in them. Then use ladders or doors to clamp them to. I also like to take a large piece of paper or cloth and drape/tape it to the wall and let it go onto the table. Forms a seamless backdrop that focuses attention on the model and if its light colored reflects light onto the model.
Here is a resin 34 ft boxcar I cast on a light blue sheet of paper.
Here is a 36 ft gon that is a homemade cast resin shell on an MDC metal underframe posed on a piece imitation leather. Why that? It was top out in the pile on the craft closet, it was a neutral color, it was big enough and I was too lazy to dig out another color paper.
As far as weathering, the best advice is subtlety. Use THIN applications. You can always add more weathering, its very hard to remove it if you have too much. Don’t cover the whole model with weathering. A temptation is to make it look like the equipment was stored in a mud puddle. Water is a major driver of the weathering patterns, as is spray and dust from movement. So black from the top down, dusty grey from the bottom up.
Dave H.
Dave H.