Large Scale Central

Engine gets a new paint job

Modeling
#1

Since my 10 wheeler is out of commision I decided to start painting my LGB engine from the value starter set. I painted the green cab black and also painted the tender I built black (was brown) I took off the red cow catcher and going to put a wood bumper on the front. I still need to add more detail to the engine and in the process of painting the gold bell. I still want to weather the engine. I did not have to paint the front but wondering if I should so it matches the black cab ( the front has a little more shine to it??? What is the best way to get the black weathered??? Here is what I have done so far.

Not sure if I am leaving the inside of the cab green or paint that black as well

#2

Nice kitty litter bucket… :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

Oh, and the loco, too.

Now off with the hook n loops!

jb

#3

Hey, those kitty litter buckets are great! I can fit nine in the back of my SUV. I fill them with ballast at the quarry each Spring. Gives me enough to last the entire season. Figure if I gotta buy the kitty litter anyway, I may as well get some benefit from the expense. :slight_smile: Keep the lids, and the ballast stays dry!

The loco looks good. To weather it, I’d use acrylic paints (usually diluted) and/or Bragdon Enterprises weathering powders.

Later,

K

#4

It looks a lot better than the original. Good job!

I second Kevin on the weathering powders. Before I do them, I usually use my alcohol/India ink mixture. It just tones everything down a bit first.

#5
Kevin Strong said:
Hey, those kitty litter buckets are great! I can fit nine in the back of my SUV. I fill them with ballast at the quarry each Spring. Gives me enough to last the entire season. Figure if I gotta buy the kitty litter anyway, I may as well get some benefit from the expense. :) Keep the lids, and the ballast stays dry!

The loco looks good. To weather it, I’d use acrylic paints (usually diluted) and/or Bragdon Enterprises weathering powders.

Later,

K


Thanks kevin. What color paints should I use to weather the black. I also got a little more detailing done. Painted the window trims an oxide red. Looks really cool. Really brings out the engine now. Now I want to get a wood bumper on it. Of course I go back to work. Wont get much done for a few days:-(

#6

To age my beasties I use Floquil “engine black” as a base then drybrush “grimy black” over that, then “rust” and “earth” spattered on top of that added as needed to show dirt rust and wear on a model, and finished off with a coat of Krylon Matte Medium. But it very much a learned “by eye” thing, judging how much to add and when to quit, I would suggest start with light weathering, you can always add more later.

(http://gold.mylargescale.com/vsmith/TooEasy8.JPG)

:smiley:

#7

You might try a Matte Finish or Dull Coat to blend the painted cab with the shinier boiler and smoke box. This could be done while applying the layers of weathering. Dull Coat sometimes has a cloudy effect in the U/V or yellowing effect, but weathering sometimes lends that way, any how.

#8

I also like a brown wash…it can look pretty good on the black.

#9
Bruce Chandler said:
I also like a brown wash...it can look pretty good on the black.
I was playing with the brown wash on the tender and really liked the way it looks. I might give that a try and see how it looks.