Shannon creek timber mill tramway

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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by Steaminnthnsw » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:34 am

Another shot out in the garden. I like my rolling stock to look well used :thumbleft:
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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by philipy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:35 am

Very nice. I like the weathering on the vans, especially the one next to the flat wagon.
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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by Steaminnthnsw » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:52 am

Thank you, it’s actually my first attempt at weathering . I found it very easy to over do it.

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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by ge_rik » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:23 am

I too like the look of weathered rolling stock, and your wagons look spot on to my mind. I do like a mixed goods train.

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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by tom_tom_go » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:55 am

Looks good to me.

Have you used oil paints on the rolling stock for weathering or a wash of some type?

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Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Post by Steaminnthnsw » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:02 am

Not sure if this is how it should be done , but basically I gave them a spray with red oxide primer from the hardware store, then made a couple of washes , comprising of humbrol model paints and thinners. Had to be careful as the thinners made the red odixde bubble if you get too carried away. One was a black wash and other was a earthy brown colour. I then gave them a good coat of tamiya Matt clear to finish it off

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