Hi guys, I just finished darkening and weathering this 2-8-8-2 Mallet and I thought I would share here’s a short clip of it running & a link to the full length YouTube video.
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Great job! I love the look of shiny new locomotives, but I think that weathering adds a lot of character and realism. Very nice!
That's some very dramatic weathering! Looks great! I feel like you can really create a good look on an overall layout if the weathering is consistent the whole way through.
Very convincing,…..I like it!…..the soot stains on the smoke box is a nice touch, …..you definitely have an eye for weathering, ……not many people do,….
Pat
The best part is....it doesn't look like a zebra.😉
Nice job on the engine. The rolling stock looks equally as good.
Thanks very much everyone! Here’s my mr muffin Hudson & an EM1. Follow the link to my YouTube channel for more content. BTW I’m just having fun. Not trying to sell something. I just love weathering my trains.
Cheers!
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DJ, did you notice that the 2-8-8-2 trailing truck wheel was sliding?
@Big Jim posted:DJ, did you notice that the 2-8-8-2 trailing truck wheel was sliding?
Yes it’s a design flaw with this run. The spring doesn’t have enough tension
