FIRST WEATHERING GIG

That's a great start and nothing to be ashamed of!  Everyone had to start somewhere!

--Greg

Looks good Nick.

You are correct, the only way to learn is to do it.

Nice thing about weathering is that there is no right or wrong.

I've found that when I started i was too heavy handed.

I am a lot more subtle now.

Keep us posted on future work.

Great job Nick.

As the pros say, “Lean into it”

I viewed another weathering post a few weeks ago wondering what they actually weathered on the car.

Kept looking at the photo where it might be weathered.

Couldn’t see the weathering.

You will develop a methodical process that will be quick and easy.

Don’t over think the process.

Just remember, to obtain a 3D look, any protrusion that will capture soot will need to be blackened / highlighted with black including the roof supports & rivets.

Study the Morning Sun books and rail sites.

All the how to’s are here at TWS if you join the group -

http://theweatheringshop.com/

Nice first attempt, hope to see more!

Nick

     Yes you can blame it on Steve. He will appreciate the comments. Here some I did after talking with him a while ago. These are early attempts with dullcote, acrylics and powders. Your hand will start to be lighter as you progress. Cars with better details will also look better Pictures of actual cars are a tremendous help. Keep working. Click on photos for larger size.

Ray Marion

Looking good Nick.

Wow Ray, turned out nice!

Just add black to highlight the tank seams a bit.

Nick, your weathering looks really nice.  You certainly have made a lot of progress on your layout etc. since joining the forum.  Keep up the outstanding work and keep showing us photos of it.

Have a nice evening.

Ken.

Thanks for all the tips and comments.  I will add black to the seems and rivets.   Ray those cars look awsome.  I should of practiced on a boxcar ot tank car instead of a cattle car.  I will look into the tws site Sirt and thanks for the tips.  Ken,  if you come to Lincoln for the train show this 16th and 17 th let me know.  I will show you the layout.  Nick

Steve

     Thank you for the words. I look at your work all the time.

Nick

     Here are two tank casr. I like black ones better.Please pardon the handrail and truck. It must have been bumped before the photo was taken This is almost all acrylic with just a little dirt powder added.

Bragdons has some good colors for rust and rail colors. The rail brown is exactly what truck colors are. Flat coat first, powder and it is right on. I have to take some pics when finished to show.

Ray Marion

Great job, Nick!  They look really nice. 

Looking good Nick.  Great thread 

Ray looking good

Thanks for the invite Nick.  At the present time it appears that I will be unable to make it to Lincoln for this show, bummer!  I still have your ph # so if I should be able to make it I'll email you or give you call.  Thanks again.

Ken.

nice,  did you use an airbrush or spray can?  I thought of how to weather my buildings. I tried a little on one with just spray dusting or waving the spray can fast to create mist effects to cling.  I practiced on drywall.  it turned out ok.  lots of work with taking apart the buildings and doing trim and such. 

Chris,  I used a spray can with the transparent black tint.  I do have a small airbrush that I will try on my next car.  I would recommend you go look at theweathershop site that Sirt mentioned.  Also check out Sirts site.  Alot of good info, tips and just some exc. work done by artists.  Nick