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Am about to weather a CF7 for a friend and have searched the internet for any photograph showing roof weathering for this class of locomotive. If anyone has anything, or could point me in the right direction, I would be most grateful.
Thanks.
Having just posted this, I realise that their is a specific weathering section. However, there doesn't appear to be any way I can delete this topic. Mods please move if you feel appropriate.
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One of my favorite places for roof shots is Roofer Madness.
http://www.trainweb.org/zeniphotos/roofe...dness.html
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Thanks Fellas. Kurt, you really hit the jackpot as it's a Florida Central loco I am weathering.
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Steve Williams Wrote:Thanks Fellas. Kurt, you really hit the jackpot as it's a Florida Central loco I am weathering.
I pass by Plymouth every day going to work, and I notice that FCEN locomotives cycle through gradually blackening along the tops until they are quite dark, then suddenly being clean again so the cycle repeats. I like the well-used look captured in the photos Kurt posted, but you can weather with a lighter hand if you prefer. I believe the Orlando operation is down to one CF7, FCEN 48. At least, that's all I ever see in the area.
Please post your project when it's finished. Are you modeling a spark arrester screen? I've been looking for a good scale solution to that.
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Steve Williams Wrote:Kurt, you really hit the jackpot as it's a Florida Central loco I am weathering.
Talk about telepathic skills!
I, too, would like to see the loco when it is finished.
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cnw1961 Wrote:Steve Williams Wrote:Kurt, you really hit the jackpot as it's a Florida Central loco I am weathering.
Talk about telepathic skills!
I, too, would like to see the loco when it is finished.
Blimey, that's putting me on the spot!! The friend I am doing it for told me that they get into a right state and he wants it to look seriously mucky. I am currently at the paint fading and introducing rust spot stage. next I think it needs a squirt of Testors and then I can start on a darker wash and then some serious dirtying. I have found this project quite difficult as the original model is in quite a 'toytown red'.
This is the loco in its original state with handrails and bogie side frames removed:
After first stage washes:
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Update. Current progress. Still needs a lot of blending and 'titivating' before getting a varnish and another darker wash.
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Hey a CF7 thread, always great to see :-)
will be looking with interest how you will 'muck this up' :-)
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torikoos Wrote:Hey a CF7 thread, always great to see :-)
will be looking with interest how you will 'muck this up' :-)
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That's what worries me Koos. I amy muck it up completely!!
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[quote="Paulman Are you modeling a spark arrester screen? I've been looking for a good scale solution to that.[/quote]
No, just the 'standard' variety.
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If you're a bit worried, you could consider signing up at : <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://theweatheringshop.com">http://theweatheringshop.com</a><!-- m --> , and sign up on their rustbucket forum. This is free, and a lot can be learned about weathering there. Of course, there's plenty expertise here on big blue, just ask around, and check the various threads.
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I like the paint fading that you've done already. Nice job so far.
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Russ Bellinis Wrote:I like the paint fading that you've done already. Nice job so far.
Thanks. There are a few photos of other stuff I have tackled on my flickr account (see below) the set is 'Locomotive Models'.
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Did a bit more today. The muck on the roof and spilling down the sides is actually a bit darker than it appears in the photograph. I did that using weathering powders. Before that it did get a wash of Precision paints 'Dirty Black' most of which was then removed. This has given the base colour a bit more depth, but the original pale wash has still left the body colour with evidence of fading, which I am quite pleased with.