Hi,
I read Jeff Wilson’s article on weathering track and had a question for you all. He mentions trying three different colors of Krylon spray paint (Brown 8142, Med. Brown 8147, Ruddy Brown Primer 1317). I am curious to know if anyone else has done this and which color worked out for them?
Thanks,
Kevin
Use all three and some black. I used a few (3) cans of Floquil and sprayed the track after it was down (and only the side that could be viewed from a normal angle.)
If you spray the track before you lay it, bare spots will show in the curves (at least).
Later you can add rust and other “highlights” with a brush.
Have fun,
I use rustoleum ruddy brown primer. It sometimes comes up red in photos but generaly I am satisfied with it. To see some photos go to www.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/
I use rustoleum ruddy brown primer. It sometimes comes up red in photos but generaly I am satisfied with it. To see some photos go to www.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/
Use Gray primer and then brush on a mixture of india ink and rubbing alchohol.
How do you weather where greasers are?
I mix the spraying of all three colors as well as doing individual ties. I do recommend doing the painting after the track is placed. I use a piece of cardboard for over spray. It also prevents shine once the track is placed if you paint it while straight. The other advantage is you only paint what shows.
Cletus
I used all three colors as described by Jeff and and was relatively happy with the results. The fumes were overpowering since there was no window close by. I used hair clipper oil and a small foam bru***o lightly coat the tops of the rails before painting and then wiped down the rails with paper towel or cloth. Any paint that is missed can be taken off with a bright boy pad. Make sure that you have all your feeder wires soldered to your rails before painting. Otherwise it is hard to get solder to adhere to the rails.
Larry