Weathering Diesel Locomotives

My name is andrew i have been modelling for more than 47 years and have been doing authentic model weathering for over 35 years.

Weathering diesel locomotives.

Photo gallery of diesel and steam locomotives. This article describes the process of weathering locomotives including steam diesel and electric motive power. Weathering can take many forms. Weathering is virtually the norm in the smaller electric model railway scales and can t understand why it doesn t occur far more in the larger models.

There are as many ways to weather a locomotive as there are model railroad track plans. We think it really makes a model look like the real thing. Note none of these models are for sale. It s well detailed and runs well with sound but it looks too toy like to me.

Here is a step by step tutorial on how i weathered this intermountain gevo. There are almost as many ways to recreate the ravages of time and nature. These are all historical and are examples of my work. Professional authentic model weathering.

Not shown in this video is the initial clear. Rust grime patched and peeling paint and faded letters. I am based in the north east of england. Weathered bachmann hornby graham farish dapol.

Using an out of the box ho scale model cody s demonstration first walks you through the processes for prepping the diesel. Specialists in custom weathering and general shop selling anything model railways. Locomotive weathering oo gauge weathering n gauge weathering weathered bachmann weathering locomotives custom finish locomotives. Here we have a selection of photos showing some of our weathering unusually for live steam models upon locomotives.

He then shares techniques for using an airbrush to apply various effects. Realism is my goal on every model i weather always have very happy customers. Model railway weathering detailing customisation. Locomotives probably offer the best opportunities for weathering particularly those representing the end of the steam era because any level of weathering is possible anything from a light dusting to the full works.

Weathering a pristine model can be intimidating but it is not impossible.