04-01-2009, 01:22 PM
huh...I was sure I had made a reply to this thread after sumpter's post, but I guess not. Oh well. If it was late at night (and probably was) then I may have forgotten to hit send.
I've got 'er 90% complete as of today. Pictures are still in the camera and will be until late tonight or tomorrow when I get home.
Thanks, Sumpter, for the good weathering tips. I'm always glad to hear and sometimes even use advice from folks on this forum.
So far I've only given it a cursory weathering, nothing drastic. The wheel surfaces I decided to shine with a soft emery 'board' (foam lined) and they look okay, IMO. Could be a little more polished & shiny. The rust on the faces looks more like 'newer' wheels that have been recently changed out. I will darken them a bit more.
The interior has no weathering yet, as I have not yet decided what type of ore this car will carry. I may have a surprise in the works, there.
Tom - I tried Oxide Red but found it too red. I went back to JoAnn's and found an Antique Maroon that seems to be a VERY close match, close enough, especially when weathered. I can't recall off hand what brand, but it wasn't Delta. $1.19 vs. $.99. Worth the extra 20 cents, I'd say.
Pictures soon! Thanks for following along!
Galen
I've got 'er 90% complete as of today. Pictures are still in the camera and will be until late tonight or tomorrow when I get home.
Thanks, Sumpter, for the good weathering tips. I'm always glad to hear and sometimes even use advice from folks on this forum.
So far I've only given it a cursory weathering, nothing drastic. The wheel surfaces I decided to shine with a soft emery 'board' (foam lined) and they look okay, IMO. Could be a little more polished & shiny. The rust on the faces looks more like 'newer' wheels that have been recently changed out. I will darken them a bit more.The interior has no weathering yet, as I have not yet decided what type of ore this car will carry. I may have a surprise in the works, there.
Tom - I tried Oxide Red but found it too red. I went back to JoAnn's and found an Antique Maroon that seems to be a VERY close match, close enough, especially when weathered. I can't recall off hand what brand, but it wasn't Delta. $1.19 vs. $.99. Worth the extra 20 cents, I'd say.
Pictures soon! Thanks for following along!
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!