PTLX 1548 - covered hopper

[IndyCity]

months ago I found some pics of a weathered model of a covered hopper.
I have the same Life Like P2K model and i had the wish to weather my model the same way.

The basis model:


two weeks ago I started the weathering wit sep 1 - painting rust with oil color:


today the oil paint was dry enough to do step 2:
covering the old lettering with gray paint


Next step will be a light white/grayish wash to break the luminosity of the colors.

[Gary S]

Always cool to see the "step-by-step" progress. Can you show us a photo of the original weathered model that you are using as a guide?

For the patches over the letters, I've always used paint like you did here. Another option I have discovered recently is to use solid color decal film. It all depends on the look you're going after. The paint is going to be a bit rougher looking, while the trim film will be smooth with sharp edges. Both are usable techniques.

Looking forward to more photos!

[IndyCity]

The pics of the model I work after, you can find at:

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But you have to register there.

[IndyCity]

next step -> the trucks:


the beginning


brown primed


dark drown drybrusched


with rust drybrushed


1. fitting


with black and gray chalk gloss removed and colors bleached

done .....

For the wheelsets I have to buy the wheel paint masks once.

[Herc Driver]

Really nice rust effect! Nice job.

[e-paw]