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Very nice work. Weathering is an art for sure.

 

Awesome. I never get tired of seeing your work.

 

Jim

Me neither.  Great work, Steve.

I love your work too and the cars on the back yard track too!!!!

That's art!

-Greg

You're getting too good at this!

 

- walt

I always enjoy your work, SIRT.  Matt

Love your work too. Just awesome!

Thanks Guys, it’s nice to know some ones checking it out.

Since about 97% aren’t into real or weathered, I always wonder if my posts get any interest.

I do appreciate all your comments.

 

S.

 

 

I too ... always check out your stuff. I sit there and study things. Not just the weathering, but the very realistic details you add.

 

That sunken boat next to the car float apron on your HO work ... .... fantastic!

 

Great work all around.

Count me as one who ALWAYS follows your posts, Steve, even if I don't always comment.  I have learned so much and gotten so many ideas from them, so please keep posting!!

I have learned so much and gotten so many ideas from them, so please keep posting!!

That’s the goal Joey. Thanks. It’s not about me; it’s for the modelers seeking a more lifelike look.

 

 

 

Great work! I am always impressed with the absolute realistic look you get.  How long does it take you to do a car like that?  Do you have to do separate tasks then wait to apply another layer or is it all done at once?  

 

Thanks for your interest Dave.

 

About 2 hrs. per item. Sometimes 3 on 50’ cars requiring heavy duty rust weathering.

Majority of work is done in under 45min. Dissemble all parts, paint trucks, inside shell paint and undercarriage.

Yes it is done in several stages. Like an oil painting you work from the back to front in reverse.

Car shells, undercarriage is first followed by the roof requirements.

Ends are sprayed next then sides are treated.

Decorating all the lines, rivets, wood slats, plug door detail, etc. takes up most of the remaining time.

Key factor is if you miss covering an area, it will show up and stand out in a digital photo.

I do have paint masking jigs to speed up the process.

 

Basically, thats it.

 

those look fantastic!

Thanks Dave , check out the link below...

wow! a true artist sir!