During the summer months when I'm not doing much with the layout. I would like to get two to three engines weathered. Who does weathering these days?
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Dave Minarik (Owner, Mercer Junction) does a fantastic job!
You can do it. Just remember to weather in stages not too much at a time. You can use chalks, paint, powders, etc and dullcote afterward. Also there are "how-to's" in the Scenery Sourcelist.
I don't know much about his work, but Forum Sponsor Harry Hieke might be worth contacting.
Highly recommend Forum member corsair29. See this thread.
Whatever route you choose take t easy on the rust colorations. I've seen so many pieces look so fake as a result. Weathering can make it or break it for you.....
Jeff78rr posted:Whatever route you choose take t easy on the rust colorations. I've seen so many pieces look so fake as a result. Weathering can make it or break it for you.....
I totally agree. Proper weathering on a steam locomotive model should ONLY be done by close references to prototype photos, and a basic knowledge of what gets "dirty" were on steam locomotives. Railroads with very good water do NOT tend to have heavy mineral deposits, while railroads with really bad water are a different appearance altogether.
I loved the lite weather Weaver used to do. Dave_C does a good job close to what Weaver used to but he's to busy. Total agree with the rust, don't like rust just dirt
im no artist and would never attempt myself. No way no how
superwarp1 posted:I loved the lite weather Weaver used to do. Dave_C does a good job close to what Weaver used to but he's to busy. Total agree with the rust, don't like rust just dirt
I always thought that Harry Hieke was doing the weathering for Weaver. Might contact him, and ask.
Forum Sponsor Harry Heike. He has done several for me!! He will be at York in Orange Hall
Hot Water posted:superwarp1 posted:I loved the lite weather Weaver used to do. Dave_C does a good job close to what Weaver used to but he's to busy. Total agree with the rust, don't like rust just dirt
I always thought that Harry Hieke was doing the weathering for Weaver. Might contact him, and ask.
Will do, I'll compile a list from this thread and get quotes. Two candidates right off the bat are my MTH Mohawks and a Kilne Berkshire. Never was a fan of the shiny black the diecast engines get painted with. Like the way 3rdrail engines get painted with.
Some of the best work I have seen is by SIRT here on the forum. You can see much of his work each week on the scenery forum. Also I agree with Dave M
Rich883 posted:Some of the best work I have seen is by SIRT here on the forum. You can see much of his work each week on the scenery forum. Also I agree with Dave M
True, however he does NOT weather steam locomotive models, at least he has not posted any photos of steam models he has done. His expertise is freight cars and diesel units.
Don Smith.. Industrial Models but I don't know that he does stuff for other people any more. He's been hard at work on his own layout and equipment.
Hot Water,
i guess I missed that point, thanks for catching it.
You can do a great job of weathering by buying a pastel set of different chalks, a charcoal stick, some sandpaper and a woman's makeup brush. Powder the pastels with sandpaper and apply just as you see it on a picture of a real boxcar, gondola or engine. The best part is that if you goof up, you just wisk the chalk off with a soft dry paint brush and start over until the right result is achieved. If you must send the pieces out Harry Heike's work can't be beat.
i have had SIRT do 2 of my box cars and was / an really happy with the work. With that said, he was also the first person I had weather anything of mine. He has a great website that shows his work. I am sure the other folks mentioned are just as qualified.
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