Weathering Oo Gauge Locomotives

There are almost as many ways to recreate the ravages of time and nature.

Weathering oo gauge locomotives.

Model railway weathering detailing customisation. Locomotive weathering oo gauge weathering n gauge weathering weathered bachmann weathering locomotives custom finish locomotives. There are so many variations to take into consideration. Spend some time looking in detail at a few photographs of in service locomotives or items of rolling stock and the penny starts to drop.

Using an old hornby mainline 0 6 2 gresley class n2 locomotive i have had another attempt at weathering a steam loco as it might have appeared in the 1960 s. Goods wagons for example need to show evidence of the type of traffic such as coal dust carried. Welcome to the weathering works. He models in oo lner and n gauge br blue diesels.

The type of merchandise the locomotive is used for coal oil or steel can all have an effect on its weathering. Specialists in custom weathering and general shop selling anything model railways. In weathering locomotives he covers all aspects of his craft from weathering techniques through airbrush maintenance to paints and equipment. Weathering can take many forms.

Where the weathering service really does work. Weathering a pristine model can be intimidating but it is not impossible. If after the water dries you notice that things don t look quite right it s possible to scrub the paint again to eliminate any imperfections. Re named and numbered to 56 076 custom medium weathering with driver and second ma.

Real trains spend years out in the elements and many show the signs of this long and hard service life. From steam and diesel locos to wagons and vehicles you can find it all here. The colour pictures are brilliant and along with extremely descriptive text provide a very comprehensive guide to a very tricky subject. Home to weathered model railway items in all gauges we aim to offer exhibition standard weathering at affordable prices.

Rust grime patched and peeling paint and faded letters. Whilst some of the skills required are similar the finishes that the modeller is aiming for are different. Weathered bachmann hornby graham farish dapol.