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Post by antlorch on Jun 16, 2011 20:28:08 GMT -5
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jun 17, 2011 7:01:47 GMT -5
Nice, looks like she's seen a lot of miles. What did it look like before you started to "fix" the weathering?
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Post by antlorch on Jun 17, 2011 8:14:57 GMT -5
Well he took a brush and some black paint and thinned it and brushed in on all over the entire engine trying to simulate dirt and stuff. Not bad for a first attempt but there where large brush streaks all over it.
I took some 70% rubbing alcohol and many Q-tips and removed as much as possible from the top surfaces leaving the black in all the nooks and granny's. I then used dull coated it to start the weathering. First was an airbrush of Floquil Steam Powder Black mixed really thin and built up for the exhaust on the top to the rear. Next I used white artist oil mixed to a wash for the cab fade and streaking(I am not 100% happy with that since I dull coated it and alot of it disappeared) and for the faded patches on the hood and radiator. That was built up in layers as well, the on top of that are small rust patches showing through. The entire underneath was done all with oils also by either stippling or dry brushing. A little chalk was used also.
I am not a master weatherer by any means but I am working on my skills and trying to remember that less is sometimes more.
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Post by riss2509 on Jun 17, 2011 21:53:01 GMT -5
Awesome stuff! Definitely need some outside pics!!!
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Post by icghogger on Jun 18, 2011 6:57:10 GMT -5
Anthony, I agree with Eric, try a couple of shots outside Otherwise, VERY nice work!!
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Post by lucas on Jun 18, 2011 7:09:28 GMT -5
I like the way you fix the weathering problem. Nicely done!!! . The square dome in the cab roof is the GPS?
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Post by antlorch on Jun 20, 2011 15:28:05 GMT -5
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Post by icghogger on Jun 20, 2011 16:19:23 GMT -5
Looks REAL Nice, Anthony! Your work on the trucks and underframe is spot-on!
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jun 20, 2011 20:29:23 GMT -5
Looks even better in the outdoor photos. Awesome job Anthony!
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Post by Santa Fe Sammy on Jun 21, 2011 10:30:38 GMT -5
Although I hate to see one of my beloved Warbonnets looking so dirty, the model looks pretty good to me! Perhaps it's been working in the Power River Basin hauling some coal trains.... Or maybe it's been in Crawford Hill helper duty.
The black paint on top of the nose is a nice touch too. Per prototype of course!
The detailing work looks really good too.
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Post by antlorch on Jun 21, 2011 21:19:41 GMT -5
Thanks guys, if was a fun learning experience. I will be doing more of this type of weathering in the future for sure.
Sammy I know what you mean about a warbonnet being dirty and treated like this. My buddy models the present and this is what he was looking for. BNSF should have stayed with the red and silver.
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Post by gnsteve on Jul 10, 2011 0:47:00 GMT -5
Dirty but good looking at the same time. The downside for your own projects is there should be a request to do a couple more, so his lashup looks consistent. Good job weathering it.
Steve
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jul 11, 2011 12:44:21 GMT -5
So what were your weathering methods Anthony?
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Post by antlorch on Jul 12, 2011 19:57:42 GMT -5
Thanks again everyone.
Mike I will try and explain as best as I can without making it to long..
First thing I did was take 70% rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip and remove most of the pre-weathering done by the owner,which was a paint wash of black over the entire engine.I removed the paint on the raised surfaces leaving it in all the cracks.
Next I dull-coated the entire engine giving me a base for my oils and washes to stick to.Once the dull-coat was dry I mixed up some Floquil Steam Powder Black by about 20% paint and 80% thinner and using light coats to built up the exhaust on top of the engine.
Dull-coated it again and let dry. Then I took my oils and "dry" brushing on the black around the engine doors,using the stippling method I used white oils to build up the fade look on the hood top and around the radiator fans until I got the look I was after letting each coat dry completely before I did the next.
After the white had dried I applied another coat of dull-coat and the used oils to make the rust look over the white faded area,again building up to the desired look I was after.
Once again I dull-coated the shell and used a white wash of oil and Turpenoid mix but not to thin,a little thicker than milk.I used this for the cab trying to simulate the (what i assume is pigment) running down in streaks of the cab side.I had to do this about 3 times before I got it to look like this.One word of advise, put it on kinda thick because once I dull-coated it some of the white disappeared.
Dull-coated again and then moved on to the fuel tank and trucks. I used oils again for this and the stippling method also but I removed most of the paint on a paper towel first leaving just a hint on the brush. I applied this in several coats letting each one dry before applying the next coat.
I know this all seams quite lengthy and it took about 2 weeks of working time but the end result was well worth it.I have been reading books and bought some videos on weathering and I think it is paying off.Though I have along way to go to get as good as the pros (if ever) but I am enjoying myself never-the-less.
I hope this helps is some ways and if you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
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Post by m a y o r 79 on Jul 12, 2011 20:35:37 GMT -5
It definitely paid off Anthony! Thanks for the description, I'll have to give it a shot on some old shells before I take it to a good model. Thanks for sharing your methods.
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Post by antlorch on Jul 13, 2011 6:46:10 GMT -5
Mike no problem and if you have any more questions about something you might not understand let me know.
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Post by stewarttrains98 on Jul 13, 2011 12:53:56 GMT -5
very nicely done on the weathering. looks great.
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