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mikeyh

mikeyh


Location : Dordogne France

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PostSubject: Weathering live steam?   Weathering live steam? EmptySat Apr 10, 2010 4:15 pm

Little problem. The steam tram that Carl built for me always looks so pristine against the other rolling stock. i would like to 'weather' it a bit just to make it look well used. I would normally do this with old white spirit that has been used to clean brushes. Perhaps not a good idea as that would be extremely flammable. what else could i use?

mikey
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clive_t

clive_t


Location : Portsmouth, England

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PostSubject: Re: Weathering live steam?   Weathering live steam? EmptySat Apr 10, 2010 6:11 pm

Several passes with an air-brush should do it, with a thin wash of various shades of grey/brown acrylic, or whatever colour the surrounding soil base would be.
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GWhizz

GWhizz


Location : Charente, France

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PostSubject: Re: Weathering live steam?   Weathering live steam? EmptyMon Apr 12, 2010 5:33 pm

Mike, I don't know how you've kept it so clean?

My Edrig has been naturally weathered with steam oil, dirt and scratches - just lend me the Tram for a couple of weeks and I could replicate the look for you!

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fm12

fm12


Location : 87210 Haute Vienne, France

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PostSubject: Re: Weathering live steam?   Weathering live steam? EmptyTue Apr 13, 2010 12:39 pm

Leave it outside for a couple of years.
What with bird droppings,cat pee,rain,snow and sunshine,it will weather nicely.You could then respray it and have it coming out of the workshops has a fully refurbished engine.Repeat process every five years.
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