For those that want the quick read version, continue here.
SPMW 3605 was the first that I started cutting boards out of and then in one section I just roughed the plastic surface up with my carbide scribe and X-Acto saws.
On the PE 3669, I decided I wanted a deck with some rough spots, but not completely falling apart like the SPMW 3605.
Generally the PE 3669 deck weathering was done with a razor-saw, as I show in the video. I kept the distressing to a moderate level.
I decided to go back and rough up the deck of a finished F-50-5, the SP 41186.
I'm going out on a limb to better show the techniques to weather one of these cars by shooting a video. Hopefully, it will be worth the 50-odd minutes of demonstration. Some of the video is sped up as I scratch up the deck.
Black and Burnt Umber washes with Pewter Grey.
Then Pewter Grey, Khaki, & Territorial Beige drybrushing to bring out the details and highlights.
Jason Hill
SPMW 3605 - Broken Boards? - Ouch!
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| SPMW 3605, my second MW car built with an OMM flatcar. |
SPMW 3605 was the first that I started cutting boards out of and then in one section I just roughed the plastic surface up with my carbide scribe and X-Acto saws.
PE 3669 - Adding Some Texture
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| Deck of the new PE 3669. |
On the PE 3669, I decided I wanted a deck with some rough spots, but not completely falling apart like the SPMW 3605.
Generally the PE 3669 deck weathering was done with a razor-saw, as I show in the video. I kept the distressing to a moderate level.
SP 41186 - Upgrading an Existing Deck on a Model
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| SP 41186's original deck weathering which was only painted on. |
I decided to go back and rough up the deck of a finished F-50-5, the SP 41186.
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| Three-dimensional deck weathering cut into the deck of SP 41186. |
Lights, Camera, Action!
Deck Weathering and Distressing Tools
Tools:
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| X-Acto/Zona-Saw, carbide, file, paint brushes |
The tools for the weathering are pretty basic. Paper towels are needed as well, for keeping your work area clean and also used to adjust the weathering paint.
Paints: Apple Barrel:
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| A selection of Apple Barrel paints I like for weathering. |
Black and Burnt Umber washes with Pewter Grey.
Then Pewter Grey, Khaki, & Territorial Beige drybrushing to bring out the details and highlights.
In Closing
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| Six flat cars with various deck weathering techniques together. |
Hopefully, the video has shown some new techniques for how I do this weathering. Maybe you'll try it on one of your flat cars as a incremental project?
Jason Hill
Related Articles:
Kitbashing OwlMtModels F-50-Series Flatcars (Part 1) - Overview of Projects SPMW 847, PE 3669, SPMW 7021A
Kitbashing OwlMtModels F-50-Series Flatcar (Part 2) SPMW 847 - Wheel Car
Kitbashing OwlMtModels F-50-Series Flatcars (Part 3) F-50-8 - PE 3669
Open Loads (Part 3) - Deck Weathering
Randy Hammill's Flatcar Weathering blog post
Kitbashing OwlMtModels F-50-Series Flatcar (Part 2) SPMW 847 - Wheel Car
Kitbashing OwlMtModels F-50-Series Flatcars (Part 3) F-50-8 - PE 3669
Open Loads (Part 3) - Deck Weathering
Randy Hammill's Flatcar Weathering blog post
Jason, just came across this video on the NMRA Turntable. Very nice work. I also visited your blog and found a number of interesting posts which I will enjoy reading and viewing in the future. Thanks for posting. By the way, if you are interested in being a member of the NMRA, I am the Membership Chair for the San Diego Divison and would happy to talk with you about that. Thanks again for the great clinic.
ReplyDeleteRudy Spano
Hello Rudy,
DeleteSure, happy to talk to you. Send me an email at gmail using the nightowlmodeler handle.
Jason