Large Scale Central

Rio Grande Southern T-19 Annie Kitbash

Modeling
#21

Well done!

#22
Ray Dunakin said:
Well done!
Thanks Ray

I’m pretty happy with it, though after painting, I think I need to make it a little dirty.

I’ve been thinking about applying the K Strong patented weathering technique, but a little nervous about doing it just prior to the modelling comp on the weekend. Still, I’d like to colour the rods a more realistic weathered metallic colour, like nice oiled rods. Any suggestions anyone?

Cheers
Tony

#23

That paint job really makes it stand out. It looks great!

#24

Looks great in the paint. For the siderods, get some powdered lock lubricant (graphite) and rub it on with a Q-tip. It gives them a nice metalic look without having to repaint anything. (It’s also good for smokeboxes!)

Later,

K

#25

Thanks Kevin

I’ll give that a whirl tonight and see how it goes.

Cheers
Tony

#26

Tony, Your loco looks fantastic! Hard to believe it started as an annie!!Keep up the good work, If I were judging the contest I’d give you 1st place!! Hope you win… Dave

#27

Great bash Tony. Good luck in the contest.

Dave

#28

Thanks gents

Dipped out on the prize at the modelling comp. The loco was put in the top shelf of a display cabinet and all you could see was the unpainted bits under the running board etc, so it looked half done. No matter, I built it to run on the railroad, not to win comps (still, would’ve been nice but!).

Cheers
Tony

#29
Tony Weber said:
Thanks gents

Dipped out on the prize at the modelling comp. The loco was put in the top shelf of a display cabinet and all you could see was the unpainted bits under the running board etc, so it looked half done. No matter, I built it to run on the railroad, not to win comps (still, would’ve been nice but!).

Cheers
Tony


Too bad. No matter, we all love it :slight_smile:
At first I wasn’t painting the undersides either. The thinking was, who’s going to see it ?
After a derailment or two, I went back and painted the undersides.
Ralph