Small weathering details that make a difference

Hi all,

Having more than one number of the same of  loco can be a weathering challenge so I try to add a small but noticeable difference!

In the case of this 47 class loco it's oily foot prints on the walkway. Very easy to do with some thinned 50/50 gloss black! Now I can run two 47's in the same consist and they both have there unique differences and features like the footprints on this loco and faded numbers on the other candy colour 47 class I have on my blog.

If you going to weather one or more of the same loco always keep the others handy so you can make the weathering just a little different on each

one and always have a few photos handy! You don't need try and match whats in the photo but use it as inspiration....

Later,
Dean

Extreme Weathered NSW Hoppers

Hi all,

One thing New South Wales rolling stock has to endure is the harsh working environment of Australian rail network! From the dust out west to the grime of the city, the hot unforgiving sun, and of course, the vandals who tag and graffiti every kind of rolling stock they can get close

enough too with a spray can.

The hoppers in this blog have had the full going over to represent sun faded logos, dust, and graffiti..

Dean

NSWGR bogie sheep wagon

Hi all,

In this blog we have a NSWGR bogie sheep wagon built from Casula Hobbies GSV wagon parts. You can buy all the kit parts you need to build the wagon from Casula. The kits are a simple kit bash. It would make a great starting point for those who may wish to go one step up from just kit building and get into kit bashing and scratch building.

The weather techniques are the same style as used in the BCW blog posting earlier.

Later Deano

                               

Lithgow Accident van number L1129 Ex NSWGR ACM coach.

Hi all,

Something different the "Lithgow accident van". The model is built from an old kit and I think it was a Rails North. Modeling the late 1980's, I did not think I would ever have a use for an ACM coach. After speaking to a few mates, I was told Lithgow used one for it's accident van, so the model was made based on the Ex ACM re-fitted as number L1129 accident van. I printed the decals on my PC and made a few extra sets If anyone needs any, shoot me an email.

Later,
Dean

Last days for a NSWGR 47 class loco

Hi all,

Just finished a weather job on Trainorama 4701 based on photos of 4714. I was going to do a number change to 4714, however I could not find a decal to mach, so 4701 it stayed. Just a basic weather job using dry brush, powders and the oil stains are 50/50 black + gloss clear thinned 50/50 with water.

Dean 

NSWGR HO scale NZBF Ballast Plough KIT

Hi all,

Some of you may know, but for those that don't, I have a NZBF ballast plough kit for sale. The kit comes with brass etch steps and brake wheels, white metal plough wheels, bogies, decals and polyurethane castings. The kit does not come with couplers.

Price is...Now sold out. Other styles of plough coming soon 

If you would like one please email me or see December 2011 AMRM page 80 for phone details. You can also visit www.railsinsacle.com.au

Dean

Columbia models BCW

Hi all,

In this blog we look at a Columbia models BCW. The model did not take much work too bring it from a toy train into a model train. I used a craft knife to give the smooth wood a weather worn look, added some cattle, and new AR kits bogies.

I first painted the wood white and the steel bracing in rust colour. I also used weathering powders to colour over the white with light and dark gray tones. I then used rust powder over the steel bracing. I removed the roof (not an easy job, it's glued well). Finally, I added some livestock and made a new thinner roof from a tin can!

I got this idea for the roof from the tin one that came with the Stephen Johnson models BCW kit and this model is almost a carbon copy so the steel roof worked out well.

One last note If your thinking of buying these models try to see them before you buy as there somewhat toy like and some of my modeling mates have not been happy with the price charged for the models based there basic appearance. However that being said, with a bit of work, you can come up with a good looking model that I believe was worth putting in the effort.

Dean