Started to weather my Gargraves track using a brush an acrylic paint. What do you think?
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That's a very good job. How did you keep the brush steady and how many coats (what kind of paint) did you put on? I was under the impression that the only method of weathering (painting) track that is already ballasted was by using an air brush gun, but you've proved otherwise. FWIW: I tried WS markers and the result was very inconsistent, plus going over the spikes on Ross track/switches interrupted the flow.
I used a artist brush its really not to hard to keep it steady because of the way the side of the rails are shaped and if you get some on the rail head its no big deal to wipe it off when your all done. I used 90% alcohol which I purchased at CVS. It is a little time consuming though because it usually takes 2 - 3 coats to cover, the 3rd coat is usually just a quick touch up, just be sure to let the paint dry throughly between coats. These are the colors I mixed which I found at Michales.
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Personally, I prefer to paint the center rail as well
There are places I probably can't reach with an airbrush, so this approach may be another tool in the kit. A bit too much red for me.
Good evening, I have painted all of my Gargraves Brand track and Ross Switch's with paint from Micheals.
I used the color Burnt Umber and as mentioned above used an artist brush and applied a couple of coats of paint.
Just wiped off the rail head between each coat.
One step further add some rust colored chalks to the ties and it looks like the real thing.
Merry Christmas !!!!
