I didn’t see that I will fix it. The paint shop didn’t seam to be to excited about painting it, I will have to see how that goes.
Mark;
But at least if Moby Dick decides to beach on the tracks, your locomotive will be ready!
Have fun, David Meashey
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Did some painting, put the base coat on then its reassembly and off to the paint shop. Marie has watched some weathering videos and is still hesitant to start painting.
I always love that first coat of paint. For me, it’s the moment where it all starts to come together. Looking forward to the weathering! (My favorite part!)
My wife Marie does most of the painting and she has never done any weathering and is hesitate to start.
Mark,
I don’t really weather however if I decide to weather I prefer " Pastel Chalks" it’s smooth, easy and light on the wallet. They are (or at least for me) kinda messy as I shave with razor blade and rub in and sometimes dust with a brush. Oh and sometimes on the boys face when he’s sleeping.
Whats great, if you don’t like it you can wash it off with water. Now if you do like it then you can mist it with “hair spray” to seal it. Then if you still don’t like it you can wash them both off with water and start over.
We have not weathered anything before. Marie has been watching videos and every body does it differently. The pastels I think would be nice as we could wash it off and try again. Thanks for the idea.
Pete Lassen has suggested using ladies’ makeup for weathering.
That’s ok but you’ll find an astonishing range of options in any decent department store. Perhaps Marie could escort you to Macy’s?
Having made the mistake of going once myself:
- Do not go alone.
- Do not—I repeat, do not—agree if the sales assistant offers you a seat “so you can see how it looks.”
Apparently I’m an Autumn.
But on the other hand, my rolling stock is more of a Rusty Industrial Brown with hints of Neglect.
Your loco is looking great Mark, I really like the mounted cannon and other weapons.
And I look forward to seeing the results from your wife’s paint / pastel shop.
For me, there’s no perfect way to do the pastels; it’s like playing in the dirt. Just start, and have fun.
Applying clear coat is tricky though, if you go that direction. It tends to make the color disappear a lot. But you can add repeated coats, and go heavy.
Main thing is to have fun, and I hope ya’ll do.
Yes, agree let Marie at it.
Herself is much better at it than I and she tells me it’s because I over think it.
We went to Michaels and got some powder and she tried and didn’t like it. It would not stick, she is using paints that we already have. May try the makeup some time, Marie does not use any so none in the house. She is doing some graffiti of her own style, I will post some pictures when she gets more done.
I learned to do it from Mac McCalla when we were in Del Oro. He was so good he became a Badger Rep.:
https://youtu.be/cRLcPnjIa70
Well it’s supposed to go on the structure not inhaled in a paper bag!
Thanks for all the suggestions, we will try them next time as she is mostly done just some touch ups to do.
Again, Mark… The same advice applies… if Lou invites you to have a seat to see a demonstration, make sure you clarify with Lou if he suggests “A little more off the sides?” 
Is Mac still around? I went to his weathering seminar at ECLSTS several times and bought an air brush because of it. I must admit I’ve never used the air brush to weather.
I have an air brush it would take some practice and seeing how some body does it would help.
Kilroy was here. 16-22