Weathered Locos & Stock

[steve50]

As mentioned Steve, it was really a toning down exercise.
That meant applying my now standard oil paints and washes around anywhere that could collect dirt-grime, but would be difficult for the cleaners to fully get to - at least with any regularity.
Also, a lot of the brightwork is plated on these models, so out with the oils once more, applying them to those surfaces. Then most of that was worked back off again, initially gently wiping before buffing them with very soft brushes, giving a very subtle tone down and taking the ‘bling’ type finish away.
If it had of been mine, I would’ve toned the main body areas of the loco down further, but that wasn’t what the client was after.
Hope that’s useful.

Neil.

Thanks for the ever helpful answers. The work is indeed very subtle, and that effect is sometimes harder to achieve than a filthy locomotive, I cant believe you had much paint on the brush at all!
That confirms the old adage less is more!

 

[Podartist79]

SECR D Class:
Very first time I've looked at a passenger locomotive and been taken in by its attractive design - it seems to be visually perfectly balanced.
What makes it really 'pop' for me is the way the splasher top seamlessly blends into the cab front, I can't think of another example.

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It would be interesting to compare before and after views to appreciate the subtle difference the treatment has made.

Looking at all the images in this thread it strikes me that in each case the weathering process, whilst enhancing certain features of each design, seems to soften the whole - it doesn't eliminate any (strictly subjective) ugliness of a particular subject, but it makes you consider the whole rather than be distracted by specific design features.

It would be hard to disagree with your view on these beautiful locos Tony.
Thank you for your view that the work I undertake adds or rather softens the whole to use your term(s).
My Wife constantly tells me to put in a before weathering picture, but I either forget, or cite it being too much bother as my photography is undertaken outside, usually just me and is so ad-hoc in setup it’s often hard work - and just for a smart phone click too!
In this case, on Mr Bayliss’s website, and on Lee Marsh’s site also, there are pictures of the model in mint untouched condition with regard to a comparison.
The main areas for comparison are the painted cab floor, and weathered cab interior, coal space and water filler areas, the under-frame around any raised detail like axle boxes, the footplate and smokebox and finally anything that shines, lol.
Neil.

 

[Podartist79]

Another Lee Marsh Model Co. loco to cross my weathering work bench in the last couple of weeks: WR Large Prairie tank in BR lined black.

 

[steve50]

Top work as usual, the sides have been wiped over with the engineers rag but not much else! I love the underframe.

 

[Podartist79]

Thank you Steve.
That was the look I was going for.

 

[Podartist79]

The second of three Lee Marsh Model Company locos I’ve completed recently is this Castle, ‘Spitfire’.
Always partial to a Castle not named after a Castle for some reason!

 

[ChrisBr]

Absolutely exquisite... not at all jealous of the owner.

 

[Podartist79]

Absolutely exquisite... not at all jealous of the owner.

Thank you Chris.
Very kind.
It’s a superb model, it really is!

 

[Podartist79]

The third of three Lee Marsh Locos I’ve weathered. This very lovely large prairie in BR - early totem - lined green.

 

[Arun Sharma]

I'm intruiged. You dont appear to have used "an out of the tin" orange for the BR lining. What colour did you use, if I may ask?

 

[Podartist79]

I'm intruiged. You dont appear to have used "an out of the tin" orange for the BR lining. What colour did you use, if I may ask?

I had nothing to do with the painting and lining of the original model Arun. It’s a Lee Marsh Models loco. I just undertook the weathering.

 

[Arun Sharma]

I had nothing to do with the painting and lining of the original model Arun. It’s a Lee Marsh Models loco. I just undertook the weathering.

Thank you

 

[steve50]

I always look forward to clicking on this topic. Cant add anything different to what I've said in the past, that is just sublime! The dusty overall effect is fantastic and I don't think I've ever seen better pistons etc, the just look so real!
We need a basic 'how to' , I'll have to re watch the O gauge guild videos again!

 

[Podartist79]

After the three Lee Marsh Models locos were completed, I’ve moved onto a kit built loco. SR/BR N Class.
The brief was for a pretty work worn loco.
As always, the effects were created studying
photo references.
Built by Phil Gomm
Painted by Paul Moore

 

[Pencarrow]

After the three Lee Marsh Models locos were completed, I’ve moved onto a kit built loco. SR/BR N Class.
The brief was for a pretty work worn loco.
As always, the effects were created studying
photo references.
Built by Phil Gomm
Painted by Paul Moore
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Love that, one of my favourite classes. Smashing work.

 

[Roger Pound]

Your work remains the ultimate attainment of realism and a delight to see.

Roger

 

[cmax]

Simply stunning.

Gary

 

[Podartist79]

Love that, one of my favourite classes. Smashing work.

Thank you Chris.
The SR Moguls (including the Billington K Class) are my favourite Mogul designs.

Your work remains the ultimate attainment of realism and a delight to see.

Roger

Thank you Roger, very kind.

Simply stunning.

Gary

Thank you Gary.
Likewise, very kind.

 

[steve50]

So realistic, I can smell the oil and grease on the motion!

 

[Podartist79]

So realistic, I can smell the oil and grease on the motion!

Thanks Steve.
I love recreating that look.
The RTR stuff is tricky though (high end and mid-range) as often - to me - they’re over oiled and it can be very hard to get paint to stick .