Atlas Truss bridge weathering | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

KitbasherOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

This forum got me in touch with Joe Mezyk when I was looking for a truss bridge for my layout. Joe offered an Atlas #7920 Pratt Truss bridge to me and I bought it from him. I promised I would post photos when I was done with it. I spent weeks practicing different weathering techniques in preparation for the project. I just finished it and I like how it turned out. Thanks Joe! And thanks to Rattler21 for introducing me to Joe.

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5/28/186:32 PM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I can't see your pictures.

5/28/1810:14 PM

Bob "O"OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Very impressive and realistic weathering. How did you do it?

Bob

5/28/1810:33 PM

TrussmanOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Engineer-Joe posted:
I can't see your pictures.

The small pix at the bottom of the post, right click on one, then click on "open link in new tab" . You can do it to all four pix.

5/28/1810:47 PM

KitbasherOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Bob "O", the weathering was many steps.

Rattle can spray silver
Airbrush darker gray in random areas
Dull Coat everything
AK Heavy Chipping fluid on largest trusses (after spraying a rust color first)
Vellejo Light Rust Wash over everything
With a natural sponge and heavy body acrylic, dab on rust on various colors
Create rust streaks using oil paint and a fan brush to swipe down
Bragdon Soot and Grimy Gray colored weathering powders
Assemble

Simple as that!

Paul

Bob "O"OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Paul,

Only 8 steps before assembly!? Actually, 9 steps as Step 4 is two steps in one.

I wish there was a "once and you're done" product to get the results you achieved. But I guess that's the nature of the hobby.

Thanks.

Bob

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