Bachmann Online Forum

Discussion Boards => HO => Topic started by: nickelanddime on July 14, 2007, 07:52:26 AM

Title: weathering
Post by: nickelanddime on July 14, 2007, 07:52:26 AM
I started weathering my engines and rolling stock about eight months ago. Now I would like to add streaks of rust. Anyone have any ideas on how this is done?
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: SteamGene on July 14, 2007, 08:11:01 AM
Dry brush.
Gene
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: jayl1 on July 14, 2007, 08:27:26 PM
There is also a Yahoo group on weathering.
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: r.cprmier on July 15, 2007, 05:19:11 PM
John  Pryke's book on weathering steam locomotives.  There are a lot of info sites on the computer.
Rich
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: Paul M. on July 15, 2007, 07:43:14 PM
www.modeltrainsweathered.com
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: Craig on July 15, 2007, 11:33:15 PM
Rich,

I almost advised nickelanddime to contact you off site for a good book referral on the subject. You always seem to have good instructional resources.

Craig
Title: Re: weathering
Post by: Craig on July 15, 2007, 11:41:29 PM
You can cut razor slits in index cards and hold them against your work, then airbrush rust color along the slits. Proximity determines the amount of color that makes it through the slits and the shape of your cuts determines the size and distribution of the streaks. You can turn the cards upside down for a different result. Label the cards in terms you'll recognize i.e. hevay rust, box car roofs, light rust etc, once you have an assortment you like.

You can wet brush iron acetate onto rivets, hand rails, door latches, etc.