You can tell an interesting video when you look and think 'blimey it's 45 mins long' but it went in a flash well done Charlie an excellent watch many thanks for all the hints and tips.
After being a railway enthusiast for over sixty years I never knew what the white stripe on the wagon was for, every day’s a school day. Thanks Charlie for another great video.
As an old Jeweller, that chain style you've used is known as "safety chain" & used for short lengths (with hook) on brooches. Another variant is "Belcher" in round or oval, which should match closely for that look & scale. All of them should be available in lengths from Jewellery Suppliers in what's termed "base metal" (typically plated brass) or sometimes being referred to as "rolled gold" The other chains you showed are known as "Curb" which have a twist so their links will lay flat.
This vid gave me a twitch of sorts. The club layout I used to be a member of was all about Operations. So, there was a Rule: No Fixed Cargo (once something went to an Industry, cargo was either added or subtracted, off-scene. Now, for flat-bed and CONEX containers, the answer there was Rare Earth Magenets, usually the 1 & 2mm diameter ones. One set in holes drilled in the car, the other in the cargo. Coal, gravel, sand and the like went from a Woodland Scenics bag to back again. Such was life keeping Operators happy.
Suprised you didn't give mention to paul Bartlett's wonderful resource of wagon photos. Ive also seen military modellers use filler mixed with thinners to create armour texture on their tanks, it struck me this would be a good way to build up an uneven surface on the walls of these steel body mineral wagons and represent the dents and dings that many of them built up over the years. We weather them but they always lack this denting to make them really look the park
Surprisingly, I’ve only just come across Paul Bartlett’s photo collection. It truly is an epic piece of work. I clearly need to up my game on these wagons. Regards Charlie
For the INSIDE of the coal wagons please remember to add a bit of silverish steel colour , as the moving coal ist "brushing" away the rust showing fresh unrusted scratches to the eye.
Got to this a bit late but would like to make two points. One, thank you for not using an airbrush, as we don't all have them. Secondly, thanks also for explaining the white diagonal line on the mineral wagons. It is nice to know that you take the time to appreciate that we are not all experts with a tool kit that would fill a garage. Great video by the way!
Enjoyed that Charlie. Nice to see weathering without an air brush or removing all the paint and starting from scratch. Thumbs up from me and remember rust never sleeps...
My weathering skills are a bit rusty, but I could not container myself when I saw the size of those jars. The skills that you applied and then rubbed off again left an impression. I have tried to weather a thing or two, but as a preservation railway, it is not the thing to do. Martin. (Thailand)
@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie. The American company Atlas publishes track plan books for people to use as a basis for their layouts. Marklin, Trix and Flieschman do much the same I believe. Also, Kato USA have track plans in HO and N gauge you can use as a basis for your layout. Model Railroader magazine used to publisher a yearly collection of the best layouts together with track plans for those layouts. Not sure if Model Railroader would be to keen for them to be used though. Might be a case of 'what they don't know can't hurt us.'
Charlie your a diamond I've been modeling since. 1980 and that was one of the best demos I've ever seen whether mag, video or exhibition format, the container chaining was brilliant as at so many shows nobody seems to be aware of the requirement for securing to the conflat, K S models in Stevenage used to sell various scale chain already blackened, also of great interest was the freightliner article also have several of these old Triang models and wasn't sure of the best way to improve them, these I believe go back to 1965 I have friend at East Lancs Railway who was involved with there inauguration, also of great use and interest was the mineral wagon feature as I have many of these to deal with, as a non painter the info on weathering products was invaluable, that was a demonstration of old fashioned proper modeling thank you so much Charlie
I like the idea of being able to see other people's layouts to get an idea of what to do for mine that I hope to start working on next year. Have to wait for my basement to be worked on before I can due to water issues at present. Great video, love seeing rolling stock being worked on.
Some great,simple techniques there Charlie. I find the hardest bit about weathering wagons is actually getting started. You tend to wirry, in case you mess up decent rolling stock but the thing is, if you do mess up, wipe it off and start again.👍😁 For those lacking in confidence, practice on junk. We've all got a couple of wagons lying about, missing wheels, buffers, couplings etc; slap some weathering on them first. You could keep one or two as "mules", cleaning off previous weathering to try different techniques.
Hello Charlie. I have a rake of improved Freightliner wagons myself. It’s difficult to justify the cost of the more recent offerings. They old Hornby ones are prone to wobble as they have no weights. I’ve use self adhesive tyre weights inside the containers which has been a big improvement. Suspect the same applies to the conflat - but you won’t want to take that apart now! A load of 5g and 10g weights from a tyre supplier are pretty cheap and very useful for dealing with underweight wagons. An underweight wagon in a rake of heavier ones can lead to problems.
Hi Charlie, I must say the mineral wagons have come out extremely well and certainly add a great deal of authenticity, and all without touching an airbrush. I'll definitely be using your techniques when it comes time to weather my mineral wagons. Cheers, Julian
Thanks, Charlie for weathering without an air gun. Another thanks for using weathering powder. I am rubbish at paint weathering and using powder. Now, as I have a week off, I will have a go at a few of my trucks..... or are they wagons..... who knows? Barry.Devon
I found neckcgains at an art store called Michael’s here in Toronto which I found suitable for my railway and I rusted them up fir a bit of realism. Now I know how to attach them to my load of rollers which I extracted from an old printer. I recently made a video on how to scratch build an Anderson Shelter which you might be familiar with and used corrugated iron sheets which I made myself. The problem was I used nearly a whole tiny tube of crazy glue in an effort to join the sheets. Wish I had known about the activator and will now go hunting for it.
Hi Charlie, Superb video on weathering for those of us who can’t justify an airbrush or bang up to date models. Also a generous offer re track/layout plans. 45 minutes of therapy for the Lockdown Blues can’t be bad. Thanks and stay safe.
Another great informative video Charlie. I have been dabbling with a bit of weathering. making wagon loads, making trees and scratch building structures ; I always find your videos inspirational and the idea of submitting my layout for critique/improvement is interesting as my “roundy roundy “ layout has a couple of challenges. Your insights and suggestions for making videos are invaluable and I have often tried to emulate what you have done in the past like intro and closing. So much to learn. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on the hobby and video production. Cheers
Thanks Charlie for another great video! It’s a great idea for everyone to share track plans, especially since many will have toyed with multiple plans before settling on their final one. The weathering on the wagons was great too, especially for those of us who aren’t as comfortable with airbrushing! Many thanks!
Someone needs to point out to everyone that the more money we save, This will gives us more money to put into the hobby more rolling stock & trains etc, Thanks Charlie for this great video
Great video. Can't have too many ways to rust ( weather for that matter) our rolling stock. You can make your own wash with india ink ( a few drops) in alcohol 70%. Works great.
Cracking little video Charlie .Scale model scenery do great ultra fine brass chain .I used them on my own conflats. Another good tip I picked up many years ago to create effective rust is to spray wagon with cheap hair spray and sprinkle on table salt. Let it dry then paint on rust coloured paint again let it dry then pick of salt with fingers .The effect is remarkable. Keep up the good work .
Hi Charlie, you did it again mate, what a marvellous video 👍 Many thanks for all your hints and tips; Weathering is for me sometimes a little bit tricky without an airbrush, but as you might know 'opportunities are challenges in disguise'. By the way, I made f.i. my coal loads in such a way that they can tumble for easy removing and loading. Once again Charlie, thanks a lot for showing and sharing your experience; Cheers, from a small village in the middle of the Netherlands, stay healthy, Wim. 🚂
Charlie I have got these loop chains cheaply by visiting the cheap costume jewellery necklace racks at clothes or charity shops. You can get them in the usual silver and gold colours, but also in a chemically blacked style too.
Another excellent video, I have always shied away from weathering for fear of messing it up but you made it look so easy I think I will have to give it a try, thanks again Charlie.
Hi Charlie I am just starting off with the hobby and came across your vids and have now subscribed and have watched every video and find it very informative and I love the format in which you deliver your subjects very professional and amusing. keep up the great work and I look forward to your next video. Regards Graeme
I really enjoy watching content on this channel. Very informative and presented in an easy to follow structure, with occasional bit of humour. I've picked up a lot of tips from watching content and its been very helpful in creating my 80s theme railway. Thank you Charlie
Great video Charlie learned a lot especially what the white lines on the end of the mineral wagon was for. I've also been weathering some of my wagos with great results. Once again thanks for sharing your skills.
Thanks for that Charlie. I just acquired a nice batch of coal wagons and have half a dozen kit wagons to make which will all need “knackering up” at some point. Those jars seem terrific value so I sense a purchase coming on 🤔 Really like that effect with the chain for the conflats: really simple but effective 😎👍 Great video as usual, and thanks for the inspired hints 😜 Always a great watch and I hope you enjoy your weekend 🍀👌🌈🍻
Another great video Charlie, I have a nice rake of 22 mineral wagons of various makes which I've been wanting to weather but been putting off for ages, now I just have to have a go at them. Thanks for the push.
Wow something different Charlie a transformation and I do love the old hornby freightliner Wagon you done a great job. Very useful and interesting video.
Once again Charlie a good how to video with you showing how simple the weathering of a wagon can be. For me, the weathering powder gave a more dirtier used feel so will give that a try. Also great to see the front cover of Moving The Goods - Coal, Energy Of The Nation showing my home city Sunderland and the view of the Wearmouth road and rail bridges. Please keep these cracking videos coming.
I always look forward to your Thursday evening post here in Aus. As usual very interesting. Weathering makes such an enormous difference to a layout. Thanks again Charlie. Alan
As an Australian that last (3rd) Freightliner livery reminds me of some of Qantas Airways old livery/logo designs from say (at a guess) the 1980s thru to the early 2000s. As always thank you for a very interesting tutorial.
Good educational viewing thanks. One thing for modellers to remember is that containers are not part of the wagon thus should not be weathered exactly the same as the wagon or each other.
Don't know if you have tried this one but a good rust effect can be gained by decanting some of the weathering powder and, using a short bristled brush with a little thinners mix it into a paste then stipple it onto the model. You can also use torn sponges. Start with light colours and build it up with darker and darker colours until you get the effect you like.
Well done Charlie, another informative video that has helped with a couple of methods of weathering. My take is that weathering is similar to scenic in that it’s a layered approach, a bit at a time to build up layers, I liked your use of the different weathering materials that are available, cheers Paul.
Charlie, this was a great video, full of great tips and tricks. I really like the way the coal wagons came out with the rusting and weathering. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
THANK CHARLIE FOR THE WEATHERING TIPS - YOU CAN ALSO USE CHEEP HAIR / FURNITURE SPAY TO HOLD THE POWDER IN PLACE ALSO YOU CAN CAN CAN GET CHEEP CAIN FROM CRAFT SHOPS AND PROPER WIRE CUTTERS ALSO FROM CRAFT SHOPS THAT CAN CUT THROUGH 3MM WIRE WITH NO PROBLEMS COST NEXT TO NOTHING HOPE THATS SOME HELP TO YA
The Aircraft and Armor modelers have an interesting system for showing flaked pain and rust and the like. This is known as "the hairspray method." The color to be revealed is put down first, and sealed with a clear coat. Hairspray is misted on light or heavy to need and allowed to dry. The finish color is put on over the hairspray. When the top coat is dried, the hairspray underneath is "activated" by using water then a brush, or a toothpick to reveal the color underneath. Some of the armor people use more than one "wear" color (like silver, then gunmetal, then rust) each with its own hairspray coat. The layers will tend to wear in sequence based on how hard one abrades them. The effect can be quite stunning.
Hello Charlie, this is a three in one model railroaders treat. 😀 On the 1st project it's coincidentally 2 interests: the wagons you weathered I have the American version called ORE cars The road name SOO LINE by AHM / RIVAROSSI, mine are the natural old scheme brown built in the 1970's I purchased mine for my birthday in the 1980's as a set, I have too change the plastic wheels as well to upgrade them to Kadee couplers. Coincidentally ATHEARN HO SCALE has a contest called "Prime for Grime" you buy their boxcars or an older model weather them paint patch their former owners but it's limited time for this contest here in the states. It's unique how this is very popular in our hobby nowadays. 2nd metal chains you did this as a pro I'm glad both adhesive cements worked, plus it looks great on that small flat car I didn't see any imperfections on screen at all. 3rd & last: that project was a tricky & challenging! I hate those flexing delicate plastics on some of those car bodies! Another way was get a thick styrene plastic cutting it precise to the long length flat car then a metal weight what I did I used a mending plate if I couldn't get the precise size. That's a lot what I just described! 😰 . I liked the detail parts with the buffers North America and South America and Canadian trains don't have buffers but they look good otherwise my thought 🤔 this could be ditch lights I've seen similar on flat cars M.O.W. on New York City Subway equipment! I love your arts and crafts on the Chadwick Model Railroading. Project 3 I'm going to use this in a future HO project, as for chains try discount stores or jewelry stores hopefully lower prices. Charlie your the best and I once again thank you for your channel and sharing happy Model Railroading!
Thanks for sharing some interesting tips and tricks, Charlie. In US nomenclature, the chains were purchased at a "flea market." When I lived in Connecticut there was one held weekly in a large field-like open area. Tables and tables of junk/rummage/jumble. At that time I would buy old radios and other electronics and recycle the parts in them for my own projects. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Hi Charlie, great video as usual, as regards to rust especially inside the coal wagons, vallejo do a rust and decay set, it is a pigment set of 4 pots it ranges about £17 ish, but believe me they knock the stuffing out of humbrols pigments, as for chassis weathering I use vallejo german black brown, air brushed, and then burnt umber weathering pigment, and light rust from the rust pigment set to represent brake dust , its very realistic and pretty easy,
Very interesting, the Rust-it stuff looked like Dorito dips, then Charlie went into jewelry, and finally he fixed a spine like a surgeon. Great job, thank you, stay safe and keep it up!
excellent video again Charlie. It is so helpful when you do something like this that shows both beginners and more experienced modelers a full range of the basic skills and techniques in the one video together.
Hi my tip for keeping any kind of weathering in place, powder or paint is to give a light coat of extra hold hair spray (Tesco) it does give enough protection from normal handling and you can wash it off at a later date if required, it doesn't effect plastic and is cheaper than spray lacquers
Yet another superb video from you Charlie - Im sorry I missed it on Friday (but I was celebratinga birthday that day - so was otherwise engaged). That said I always look forward to Fridays and another installment from Chadwick Model Railway. Looking forward to next weeks!
@@ChadwickModelRailway It went amazingly well thanks Charlie. A "lockdown" birthday may not seem so great - but - outside of my railway/modelling interests I am also part of a global virtual choir and had so many messages from around the world and a virtual birthday party with friends gained over the year via Zoom! Then it was into the kitchen to cook up a storm - although my son thought it a great idea to put a smart bulb in the kitchen that he can turn red by command of his Alexa! The kitchen is smaller than the galley on a submarine - which made for an interesting meal prep. The day finished off with time with my son and Dad before I ran a rehearsal for the choir. All of which meant Id not had time to enjoy your video until yesterday. "lockdown" birthdays - or any birthday for that matter - are what we each make of them. Mine was a guddun (and yes I will find time to give No2 Son a treat this morning - Ive got a song to record for choir and as he's "having a lie in" - now seems as good a time as any to belt out Elton John's I'm Still Standing at full tilt :)
In answer to your question on scale chains - you might want to look at scale model scenery. .... They do very convincing replicas. ... Try CX001 for fine and CX002 for slightly larger links. ... I use these on my layout, and they look great. ... I hope this helps Charlie.
Hi Charlie. Youv'e changed a toy into a model and its something that any modeller can do in pursuit of realism. As always entertaining and informative. I will email you photos of the stations on my Lockdown Railway - nothing special or innovative but they work for me so I hope someone might take inspiration from them. Great idea.
This is a great demonstration. I will admit that I had to re-watch as I got distracted and for a second thought you were weathering with pots of salsa!
If you're hsing acrylics, you can wash it with a brush wetted with clean water and then dab off with a tissue. Using plain old Burnt Umber, which will usually dry a tad lighter than when it goes on, you can achieve heavy or thin rust in jig-time. A touch of Raw Umber will give you patches of fresh rust.
Hi Charlie thanks for sharing this video with regard to the chain fixing I super glue one link to the goods item and when set open the end link of the chain and feed it through the fixed link as for the wagon end I use a screw coupling (from a loco) fix it to the wagon then when set glue the chain to it. Useful tips with the weathering of the coal wagon..
Enjoyed your latest instalment and very helpful for someone without an airbrush! Also appreciated the upgrade to Triang/Hornby container wagons. Lost several from my childhood in clearing out my late parents house and looking to replace via eBay so very timely advice!
Darrenbury Central Hi great show. I have used a cigar lighter the cheap thumb roll ones to weather a few coal wagons. I had a high flame setting and held the wagon in one hand and the lighter in the other and passed the flame along the wagon side. The more passes and the closer you hold the wagon to the flame the more black you get. Try it. Enjoyed the static grass bit. You could put dirty cotton wool on the cimmly on the backscen to add another dimention. Tatty Bi
Back to the hobby after a long, long break - it would seem leaving your rolling stock uncovered in the garage roof space for 30+ years is an alternative but excellent way to effect authentic weathering! But seriously, some top tips here - thanks, Charlie 👍
Hi Charlie- I found that very useful as I have some Freightliner containers so will look to make those improvements . I like the chains on the conflats and again will try that out. I like the Rust IT and have used it to good effect and as you say its great value , Cheers Kev
Great weathering tutorial. I found fine scale chain at Micro-Mark listed as: "Model Expo copper modeler's chain - HO scale". Thanks for all you videos.
Lovley work Charlie im not very good at weathering myself but i have done some ok weathering jobs that rust it stuff looks like something worth investing in the wagons look great well done. Cheers and all the best. Nicholas.
Nice one Charlie. Especially when Darth Vader used the activator! May the freight be with you... I'm always terrified of completely trashing a wagon but your approach gives one a bit more confidence. Thanks
Thanks Charlie that's good for the confidence. Trouble is I just can't think of them as just trucks. They are so pristine! Agghh dilemma. Ps your vids are so brilliant!!
Love the video, weathering is probably my favourite part of model railways. "because rust comes in different colours", so true all I have to do is go look at by 80's pickup, full of the stuff.
Superglue can also be sped up with water. This leaves a white residue & maybe be not quite as strong as air setting. However, its water, so is safest, unless you have trouble with Oxygen-di Hydride.
Hi Charlie Great video , I have been figure modelling and painting for years a little tip if you haven't heard before is to use a white ceramic wall tile as a pallet for your paint a throw a bit of paint on it and work from there use a blade and warm soapy water to clean tile after ready for next adventure 😀 its a great way to mix colours aswell Regards David
On paper I've started my industrial railroad. USA themed near the modern era. Measurements as of today will be 2 ft wide all around, then the other measurements are 8' x 8' x 16'. On the 16" section will be a large concrete industry. On the other side will have a long passing track. One track for inbound the other will be outbound. On the opposite side will have a warehouse track, then a spur takes off from it and climbs a 3.5% grade upto a industry. There's also.a railcar repair facility, then next to it will be a long house track.. At the end will be a soda drink facility.
If you are using an electric drill like that, determine the depth you need to go the wrap several turns if masking tape around the drill bit to form a drill stop. Saves drilling too deep and prevents drilling your hand.
Hi Charlie, excellent presentation as always. I can not locate S Kit at all online and on online shops in Thailand, where the hobby is yet to take root, i have to rely on online shops. Any chance you could point me in the direction of S Kit or similar? Thanks😊
Very helpful comparison powder to wet applications. certainly more convincing adding the chains, well done and worth the effort. Cor didn't realise how expensive the Bachmann units were, suppose you pay for what you get... Stephen
Hi Charlie, enjoyed the weathering tips, alot of great information. Have found some extra fine brass eched chain from Accurate Armour. 43 inch long, 32 links per inch. Hope that is of use to you. Great video as always, thanks again Regards Tony
Nice change of pace, Charlie. I've got tons of unweathered freight cars just begging for a nice coat of grime! One suggestion - on your mineral gons (and for that matter all of the cars), rough up the upper edges a bit; make them look like they've been bent up some. I've found the bangs and scars from the road increase the realism so much more! Thanks, again - as always - for the lesson!
Coffee time, Chadwicks on.... Thanks for another great video Charlie, amazing what you can do with some old wagons, good to see some brush work as we don't all have air brushes, a great improvement...
If you chop the heads of small size split pins the make a cheap source of shackles to mount on wagons especially lowmacs , enjoying your vids btw, playing catch up.👍🙂
Hi Charlie, great video. Really like the upgrades to the Hornby Freightliner wagons. The new models coming out are exquisite but their prices are scary especially for rakes of wagons. There are various sources of model chain and this is the thing to pop in to Google. Look forward to more videos like this.
Weathering is an art form and really depends on the result you want to achieve for the layout or scene they will be in. The coal wagons look really good for a relatively quick process. Compared to the weathering some model tank kits get which can take weeks rather than a few hours the end result is great.
Another little tip on Freightliner rakes. ... The Hornby container doors look bulky and were made for children, so why not face the doors inwards on each end, as not all containers were the same way when loaded onto the train, there will be times when the doors will be visible as not all flats had three 20 foot containers mounted. ...
A great video and enjoyed it very much and learned alot , been doing weathering for awhile , and think it brings model railways and other models to life more , I don't use a airbrush but do mine with a brush .
You can tell an interesting video when you look and think 'blimey it's 45 mins long' but it went in a flash well done Charlie an excellent watch many thanks for all the hints and tips.
A heartwarming comment Michael, regards Charlie
After being a railway enthusiast for over sixty years I never knew what the white stripe on the wagon was for, every day’s a school day. Thanks Charlie for another great video.
At least you have the guts to admit it Ian, I’m sure hundreds would be too embarrassed. Regards Charlie
As an old Jeweller, that chain style you've used is known as "safety chain" & used for short lengths (with hook) on brooches.
Another variant is "Belcher" in round or oval, which should match closely for that look & scale.
All of them should be available in lengths from Jewellery Suppliers in what's termed "base metal" (typically plated brass) or sometimes being referred to as "rolled gold"
The other chains you showed are known as "Curb" which have a twist so their links will lay flat.
Great info Colin, thank you very much indeed. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway yes!
This vid gave me a twitch of sorts. The club layout I used to be a member of was all about Operations. So, there was a Rule: No Fixed Cargo (once something went to an Industry, cargo was either added or subtracted, off-scene. Now, for flat-bed and CONEX containers, the answer there was Rare Earth Magenets, usually the 1 & 2mm diameter ones. One set in holes drilled in the car, the other in the cargo. Coal, gravel, sand and the like went from a Woodland Scenics bag to back again. Such was life keeping Operators happy.
I totally understand your point. However several of my trains will be fixed rakes to just rotate through the layout. Regards Charlie
Suprised you didn't give mention to paul Bartlett's wonderful resource of wagon photos.
Ive also seen military modellers use filler mixed with thinners to create armour texture on their tanks, it struck me this would be a good way to build up an uneven surface on the walls of these steel body mineral wagons and represent the dents and dings that many of them built up over the years. We weather them but they always lack this denting to make them really look the park
Surprisingly, I’ve only just come across Paul Bartlett’s photo collection. It truly is an epic piece of work. I clearly need to up my game on these wagons. Regards Charlie
For the INSIDE of the coal wagons please remember to add a bit of silverish steel colour , as the moving coal ist "brushing" away the rust showing fresh unrusted scratches to the eye.
A very valid point mate. We’re never too old to learn, regards Charlie
Also remember to brush vertically, for the same reason -- the coal scrapes up and down as it's loaded and unloaded.
Got to this a bit late but would like to make two points. One, thank you for not using an airbrush, as we don't all have them. Secondly, thanks also for explaining the white diagonal line on the mineral wagons. It is nice to know that you take the time to appreciate that we are not all experts with a tool kit that would fill a garage. Great video by the way!
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Enjoyed that Charlie. Nice to see weathering without an air brush or removing all the paint and starting from scratch. Thumbs up from me and remember rust never sleeps...
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it Mark. Regards Charlie
Amen
My weathering skills are a bit rusty, but I could not container myself when I saw the size of those jars. The skills that you applied and then rubbed off again left an impression. I have tried to weather a thing or two, but as a preservation railway, it is not the thing to do. Martin. (Thailand)
Great puns as usual Martin! Regards Charlie
This track plan idea is a GREAT idea.!😁!.
FANTASTIC.
Thanks Richard I’ll see how many responses I get. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie. The American company Atlas publishes track plan books for people to use as a basis for their layouts. Marklin, Trix and Flieschman do much the same I believe. Also, Kato USA have track plans in HO and N gauge you can use as a basis for your layout. Model Railroader magazine used to publisher a yearly collection of the best layouts together with track plans for those layouts. Not sure if Model Railroader would be to keen for them to be used though. Might be a case of 'what they don't know can't hurt us.'
Charlie your a diamond I've been modeling since. 1980 and that was one of the best demos I've ever seen whether mag, video or exhibition format, the container chaining was brilliant as at so many shows nobody seems to be aware of the requirement for securing to the conflat, K S models in Stevenage used to sell various scale chain already blackened, also of great interest was the freightliner article also have several of these old Triang models and wasn't sure of the best way to improve them, these I believe go back to 1965 I have friend at East Lancs Railway who was involved with there inauguration, also of great use and interest was the mineral wagon feature as I have many of these to deal with, as a non painter the info on weathering products was invaluable, that was a demonstration of old fashioned proper modeling thank you so much Charlie
Thanks Roberts, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
I haven't even got a model railway but I thoroughly enjoyed this! Nice presentation!
It’s great to have you on-board John. Regards Charlie
I like the idea of being able to see other people's layouts to get an idea of what to do for mine that I hope to start working on next year. Have to wait for my basement to be worked on before I can due to water issues at present.
Great video, love seeing rolling stock being worked on.
Thanks Chris I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie
Some great,simple techniques there Charlie. I find the hardest bit about weathering wagons is actually getting started. You tend to wirry, in case you mess up decent rolling stock but the thing is, if you do mess up, wipe it off and start again.👍😁
For those lacking in confidence, practice on junk. We've all got a couple of wagons lying about, missing wheels, buffers, couplings etc; slap some weathering on them first. You could keep one or two as "mules", cleaning off previous weathering to try different techniques.
Excellent advice mate, regards Charlie
Brilliant demonstration. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for your time . Who needs television . Cheers.
That’s very kind of you to say so.
Hello Charlie. I have a rake of improved Freightliner wagons myself. It’s difficult to justify the cost of the more recent offerings. They old Hornby ones are prone to wobble as they have no weights. I’ve use self adhesive tyre weights inside the containers which has been a big improvement. Suspect the same applies to the conflat - but you won’t want to take that apart now! A load of 5g and 10g weights from a tyre supplier are pretty cheap and very useful for dealing with underweight wagons. An underweight wagon in a rake of heavier ones can lead to problems.
An interesting point Richard. I haven’t ruled out fitting a weight into the outer containers to try abs reduce the wobble
Hi Charlie, I must say the mineral wagons have come out extremely well and certainly add a great deal of authenticity, and all without touching an airbrush. I'll definitely be using your techniques when it comes time to weather my mineral wagons. Cheers, Julian
Thanks Julian, and so pleased that you found it interesting mate. Regards Charlie
Thanks, Charlie for weathering without an air gun. Another thanks for using weathering powder. I am rubbish at paint weathering and using powder. Now, as I have a week off, I will have a go at a few of my trucks..... or are they wagons..... who knows?
Barry.Devon
Trucks or wagons, that’s the question. Good luck mate regards Charlie
I found neckcgains at an art store called Michael’s here in Toronto which I found suitable for my railway and I rusted them up fir a bit of realism. Now I know how to attach them to my load of rollers which I extracted from an old printer.
I recently made a video on how to scratch build an Anderson Shelter which you might be familiar with and used corrugated iron sheets which I made myself. The problem was I used nearly a whole tiny tube of crazy glue in an effort to join the sheets. Wish I had known about the activator and will now go hunting for it.
Yes the activator is a game changer for me.
This has helped so much, I want to weather some stock but don't have an airbrush or the confidence, can't wait to get back into it now
Thanks buddy
I’m so pleased that you found it useful SSP. Regards Charlie.
Happy anniversary Charlie another great video love your running sessions big thank you for all you do 👍👍mark
Thanks Mark, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie,
Superb video on weathering for those of us who can’t justify an airbrush or bang up to date models. Also a generous offer re track/layout plans.
45 minutes of therapy for the Lockdown Blues can’t be bad.
Thanks and stay safe.
What a heartwarming comment Gordon, thank you very much. Regards Charlie
Another great informative video Charlie. I have been dabbling with a bit of weathering. making wagon loads, making trees and scratch building structures ; I always find your videos inspirational and the idea of submitting my layout for critique/improvement is interesting as my “roundy roundy “ layout has a couple of challenges.
Your insights and suggestions for making videos are invaluable and I have often tried to emulate what you have done in the past like intro and closing. So much to learn.
Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on the hobby and video production.
Cheers
What a heartwarming comment Charlie. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie for another great video! It’s a great idea for everyone to share track plans, especially since many will have toyed with multiple plans before settling on their final one. The weathering on the wagons was great too, especially for those of us who aren’t as comfortable with airbrushing! Many thanks!
Thanks Ed, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Someone needs to point out to everyone that the more money we save,
This will gives us more money to put into the hobby more rolling stock & trains etc,
Thanks Charlie for this great video
Thanks Gerald, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great video. Can't have too many ways to rust ( weather for that matter) our rolling stock.
You can make your own wash with india ink ( a few drops) in alcohol 70%. Works great.
Thanks for the tip Bob, regards Charlie
Cracking little video Charlie .Scale model scenery do great ultra fine brass chain .I used them on my own conflats. Another good tip I picked up many years ago to create effective rust is to spray wagon with cheap hair spray and sprinkle on table salt. Let it dry then paint on rust coloured paint again let it dry then pick of salt with fingers .The effect is remarkable. Keep up the good work .
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it David and thanks for the tips.
Hi Charlie, you did it again mate, what a marvellous video 👍
Many thanks for all your hints and tips; Weathering is for me sometimes a little bit tricky without an airbrush, but as you might know 'opportunities are challenges in disguise'. By the way, I made f.i. my coal loads in such a way that they can tumble for easy removing and loading.
Once again Charlie, thanks a lot for showing and sharing your experience;
Cheers, from a small village in the middle of the Netherlands, stay healthy,
Wim. 🚂
Thanks Wim. I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie
Charlie I have got these loop chains cheaply by visiting the cheap costume jewellery necklace racks at clothes or charity shops. You can get them in the usual silver and gold colours, but also in a chemically blacked style too.
Thanks John. I’ve found them at Scale Model Scenery too.
Another excellent video, I have always shied away from weathering for fear of messing it up but you made it look so easy I think I will have to give it a try, thanks again Charlie.
I’m so pleased that you found it inspiring Mike. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie
I am just starting off with the hobby and came across your vids and have now subscribed and have watched every video and find it very informative and I love the format in which you deliver your subjects very professional and amusing.
keep up the great work and I look forward to your next video.
Regards Graeme
That’s very kind of you to say so Graeme. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. Another absolutely fantastic tutorial on making interesting wagons look real 👍🏻
Stevie. I'm so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards Charlie
I really enjoy watching content on this channel. Very informative and presented in an easy to follow structure, with occasional bit of humour. I've picked up a lot of tips from watching content and its been very helpful in creating my 80s theme railway. Thank you Charlie
Thank you very much Dom.
Great video Charlie learned a lot especially what the white lines on the end of the mineral wagon was for. I've also been weathering some of my wagos with great results. Once again thanks for sharing your skills.
I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Giles. Regards Charlie
Thanks for that Charlie. I just acquired a nice batch of coal wagons and have half a dozen kit wagons to make which will all need “knackering up” at some point. Those jars seem terrific value so I sense a purchase coming on 🤔
Really like that effect with the chain for the conflats: really simple but effective 😎👍
Great video as usual, and thanks for the inspired hints 😜 Always a great watch and I hope you enjoy your weekend 🍀👌🌈🍻
What a heartwarming comment Tim. Regards Charlie
Another great video Charlie, I have a nice rake of 22 mineral wagons of various makes which I've been wanting to weather but been putting off for ages, now I just have to have a go at them. Thanks for the push.
I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Steve. Regards Charlie
Wow something different Charlie a transformation and I do love the old hornby freightliner Wagon you done a great job. Very useful and interesting video.
Thanks Gary I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Regards Charlie
Once again Charlie a good how to video with you showing how simple the weathering of a wagon can be. For me, the weathering powder gave a more dirtier used feel so will give that a try. Also great to see the front cover of Moving The Goods - Coal, Energy Of The Nation showing my home city Sunderland and the view of the Wearmouth road and rail bridges. Please keep these cracking videos coming.
Thanks Peter for a heartwarming comment. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel, regards Charlie
I always look forward to your Thursday evening post here in Aus. As usual very interesting. Weathering makes such an enormous difference to a layout. Thanks again Charlie. Alan
What a heartwarming comment Alan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie.
As an Australian that last (3rd) Freightliner livery reminds me of some of Qantas Airways old livery/logo designs from say (at a guess) the 1980s thru to the early 2000s.
As always thank you for a very interesting tutorial.
It’s great to have you onboard Vincent.
Good educational viewing thanks. One thing for modellers to remember is that containers are not part of the wagon thus should not be weathered exactly the same as the wagon or each other.
Very true Mark, the containers are all individuals.
Don't know if you have tried this one but a good rust effect can be gained by decanting some of the weathering powder and, using a short bristled brush with a little thinners mix it into a paste then stipple it onto the model. You can also use torn sponges. Start with light colours and build it up with darker and darker colours until you get the effect you like.
Thanks Ray, an interesting tip. Regards Charlie
Charlie as we say on our side if the pond
You hit it out of the park!
Great video keep them coming
Thanks Ron, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Another great video Charlie, what a transformation you made to the coal trucks, brilliant
Thanks Simon I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Dear Charley an important detail when rusting waggons is not to forget rusting up the wheel sets. Regards Andrew Johnson
A good point Andrew. Regards Charlie
Well done Charlie, another informative video that has helped with a couple of methods of weathering. My take is that weathering is similar to scenic in that it’s a layered approach, a bit at a time to build up layers, I liked your use of the different weathering materials that are available, cheers Paul.
Thanks Paul I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate. Regards Charlie
Charlie, this was a great video, full of great tips and tricks. I really like the way the coal wagons came out with the rusting and weathering. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken
Thanks Ken I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
THANK CHARLIE FOR THE WEATHERING TIPS - YOU CAN ALSO USE CHEEP HAIR / FURNITURE SPAY TO HOLD THE POWDER IN PLACE
ALSO YOU CAN CAN CAN GET CHEEP CAIN FROM CRAFT SHOPS AND PROPER WIRE CUTTERS ALSO FROM CRAFT SHOPS THAT CAN CUT THROUGH 3MM
WIRE WITH NO PROBLEMS COST NEXT TO NOTHING HOPE THATS SOME HELP TO YA
Thanks for some useful tips mate. Regards, Charlie
The Aircraft and Armor modelers have an interesting system for showing flaked pain and rust and the like. This is known as "the hairspray method." The color to be revealed is put down first, and sealed with a clear coat. Hairspray is misted on light or heavy to need and allowed to dry. The finish color is put on over the hairspray. When the top coat is dried, the hairspray underneath is "activated" by using water then a brush, or a toothpick to reveal the color underneath. Some of the armor people use more than one "wear" color (like silver, then gunmetal, then rust) each with its own hairspray coat. The layers will tend to wear in sequence based on how hard one abrades them. The effect can be quite stunning.
A very interesting alternative, thanks for sharing, regards Charlie
Great video Charlie, very inspirational!👍
Thanks David, you’re too kind mate. Regards, Charlie
Hello Charlie, this is a three in one model railroaders treat. 😀 On the 1st project it's coincidentally 2 interests: the wagons you weathered I have the American version called ORE cars The road name SOO LINE by AHM / RIVAROSSI, mine are the natural old scheme brown built in the 1970's I purchased mine for my birthday in the 1980's as a set, I have too change the plastic wheels as well to upgrade them to Kadee couplers. Coincidentally ATHEARN HO SCALE has a contest called "Prime for Grime" you buy their boxcars or an older model weather them paint patch their former owners but it's limited time for this contest here in the states. It's unique how this is very popular in our hobby nowadays. 2nd metal chains you did this as a pro I'm glad both adhesive cements worked, plus it looks great on that small flat car I didn't see any imperfections on screen at all. 3rd & last: that project was a tricky & challenging! I hate those flexing delicate plastics on some of those car bodies! Another way was get a thick styrene plastic cutting it precise to the long length flat car then a metal weight what I did I used a mending plate if I couldn't get the precise size. That's a lot what I just described! 😰 . I liked the detail parts with the buffers North America and South America and Canadian trains don't have buffers but they look good otherwise my thought 🤔 this could be ditch lights I've seen similar on flat cars M.O.W. on New York City Subway equipment! I love your arts and crafts on the Chadwick Model Railroading. Project 3 I'm going to use this in a future HO project, as for chains try discount stores or jewelry stores hopefully lower prices. Charlie your the best and I once again thank you for your channel and sharing happy Model Railroading!
What a heartwarming comment Harold.
It’s great to have you onboard.
Regards Charlie.
Thanks for sharing some interesting tips and tricks, Charlie. In US nomenclature, the chains were purchased at a "flea market." When I lived in Connecticut there was one held weekly in a large field-like open area. Tables and tables of junk/rummage/jumble. At that time I would buy old radios and other electronics and recycle the parts in them for my own projects. Cheers from Wisconsin!
Great comment Andrew, stay safe over there mate. Regards Charlie
In Arizona, I went to one called a Bring-and-buy. Somehow, none of the descriptions match the uk names.
Hi Charlie, great video as usual, as regards to rust especially inside the coal wagons, vallejo do a rust and decay set, it is a pigment set of 4 pots it ranges about £17 ish, but believe me they knock the stuffing out of humbrols pigments, as for chassis weathering I use vallejo german black brown, air brushed, and then burnt umber weathering pigment, and light rust from the rust pigment set to represent brake dust , its very realistic and pretty easy,
Thanks Vic, a valuable comment.
Very interesting, the Rust-it stuff looked like Dorito dips, then Charlie went into jewelry, and finally he fixed a spine like a surgeon.
Great job, thank you, stay safe and keep it up!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it my friend, but I still wouldn’t use it as a dip! Regards Charlie
excellent video again Charlie. It is so helpful when you do something like this that shows both beginners and more experienced modelers a full range of the basic skills and techniques in the one video together.
What a heartwarming comment Todd, regards Charlie.
The weathering on those little coal cars came out fantastic! Thanks for showing your process, Charlie.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Roy. Regards Charlie
Hi my tip for keeping any kind of weathering in place, powder or paint is to give a light coat of extra hold hair spray (Tesco) it does give enough protection from normal handling and you can wash it off at a later date if required, it doesn't effect plastic and is cheaper than spray lacquers
Thanks Mark, a good point .
Yet another superb video from you Charlie - Im sorry I missed it on Friday (but I was celebratinga birthday that day - so was otherwise engaged). That said I always look forward to Fridays and another installment from Chadwick Model Railway. Looking forward to next weeks!
What a heartwarming comment Iain, I hope your birthday went well. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway It went amazingly well thanks Charlie. A "lockdown" birthday may not seem so great - but - outside of my railway/modelling interests I am also part of a global virtual choir and had so many messages from around the world and a virtual birthday party with friends gained over the year via Zoom! Then it was into the kitchen to cook up a storm - although my son thought it a great idea to put a smart bulb in the kitchen that he can turn red by command of his Alexa! The kitchen is smaller than the galley on a submarine - which made for an interesting meal prep. The day finished off with time with my son and Dad before I ran a rehearsal for the choir. All of which meant Id not had time to enjoy your video until yesterday. "lockdown" birthdays - or any birthday for that matter - are what we each make of them. Mine was a guddun (and yes I will find time to give No2 Son a treat this morning - Ive got a song to record for choir and as he's "having a lie in" - now seems as good a time as any to belt out Elton John's I'm Still Standing at full tilt :)
In answer to your question on scale chains - you might want to look at scale model scenery. .... They do very convincing replicas. ... Try CX001 for fine and CX002 for slightly larger links. ... I use these on my layout, and they look great. ... I hope this helps Charlie.
Thanks Daniel, I bought a selection some time ago. Regards Charlie
Graffiti Piece transfers look awesome as Graffiti is everywhere on train lines .Cheers
Yes they are but not in 1970 Victa.
Hi Charlie. Youv'e changed a toy into a model and its something that any modeller can do in pursuit of realism. As always entertaining and informative. I will email you photos of the stations on my Lockdown Railway - nothing special or innovative but they work for me so I hope someone might take inspiration from them. Great idea.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video Martyn and thank you very much for the photos. Regards Charlie
This is a great demonstration. I will admit that I had to re-watch as I got distracted and for a second thought you were weathering with pots of salsa!
An interesting observation Les.
Regards Charlie.
If you're hsing acrylics, you can wash it with a brush wetted with clean water and then dab off with a tissue. Using plain old Burnt Umber, which will usually dry a tad lighter than when it goes on, you can achieve heavy or thin rust in jig-time. A touch of Raw Umber will give you patches of fresh rust.
Thanks David, I do need to revisit my weathering. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie thanks for sharing this video with regard to the chain fixing I super glue one link to the goods item and when set open the end link of the chain and feed it through the fixed link as for the wagon end I use a screw coupling (from a loco) fix it to the wagon then when set glue the chain to it. Useful tips with the weathering of the coal wagon..
Thanks Barry, great idea. Regards Charlie
Enjoyed your latest instalment and very helpful for someone without an airbrush! Also appreciated the upgrade to Triang/Hornby container wagons. Lost several from my childhood in clearing out my late parents house and looking to replace via eBay so very timely advice!
That’s great news John, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards Charlie
Darrenbury Central Hi great show. I have used a cigar lighter the cheap thumb roll ones to weather a few coal wagons. I had a high flame setting and held the wagon in one hand and the lighter in the other and passed the flame along the wagon side. The more passes and the closer you hold the wagon to the flame the more black you get. Try it. Enjoyed the static grass bit. You could put dirty cotton wool on the cimmly on the backscen to add another dimention. Tatty Bi
A great tip, Darren, however, I’m not sure if I will risk melting my wagons!
Regards, Charlie
Back to the hobby after a long, long break - it would seem leaving your rolling stock uncovered in the garage roof space for 30+ years is an alternative but excellent way to effect authentic weathering! But seriously, some top tips here - thanks, Charlie 👍
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting David. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie- I found that very useful as I have some Freightliner containers so will look to make those improvements . I like the chains on the conflats and again will try that out. I like the Rust IT and have used it to good effect and as you say its great value ,
Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you have found the video useful.
Was just finish up priming my rake of mcv’s. Enjoyed watching some more weathering. Feel inspired to give them a finish now.
No time like the present Robin, regards Charlie
Great weathering tutorial. I found fine scale chain at Micro-Mark listed as: "Model Expo copper modeler's chain - HO scale". Thanks for all you videos.
Thanks for the info Bob.
Lovley work Charlie im not very good at weathering myself but i have done some ok weathering jobs that rust it stuff looks like something worth investing in the wagons look great well done. Cheers and all the best.
Nicholas.
Thanks Nicholas, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
Nice one Charlie. Especially when Darth Vader used the activator! May the freight be with you... I'm always terrified of completely trashing a wagon but your approach gives one a bit more confidence. Thanks
At the end of the day Will, it’s just a wagon.
Thanks Charlie that's good for the confidence. Trouble is I just can't think of them as just trucks. They are so pristine! Agghh dilemma. Ps your vids are so brilliant!!
Love the video, weathering is probably my favourite part of model railways. "because rust comes in different colours", so true all I have to do is go look at by 80's pickup, full of the stuff.
A great point Josh.
Wow a great vid Charlie. Loved the weathering tutorial but for me the chains took centre stage. What a cracking idea. Some more of that please.
Thanks Clive I’m so pleased that you liked the result.
Great video Charlie instead of the spray experiment with some Bicarb Soda, takes a bit longer but does work. Cheers Robert
Thanks Robert an interesting point. Regards Charlie
Superglue can also be sped up with water. This leaves a white residue & maybe be not quite as strong as air setting. However, its water, so is safest, unless you have trouble with Oxygen-di Hydride.
Now that is a fact I never knew Chris, thanks very much. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie
Great video , I have been figure modelling and painting for years a little tip if you haven't heard before is to use a white ceramic wall tile as a pallet for your paint a throw a bit of paint on it and work from there use a blade and warm soapy water to clean tile after ready for next adventure 😀 its a great way to mix colours aswell
Regards
David
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video David, and thank you very much for the tip. Regards Charlie
On paper I've started my industrial railroad. USA themed near the modern era. Measurements as of today will be 2 ft wide all around, then the other measurements are 8' x 8' x 16'. On the 16" section will be a large concrete industry. On the other side will have a long passing track. One track for inbound the other will be outbound. On the opposite side will have a warehouse track, then a spur takes off from it and climbs a 3.5% grade upto a industry. There's also.a railcar repair facility, then next to it will be a long house track.. At the end will be a soda drink facility.
Thanks Bradley, it sounds like a very interesting layout. Regards Charlie
If you are using an electric drill like that, determine the depth you need to go the wrap several turns if masking tape around the drill bit to form a drill stop. Saves drilling too deep and prevents drilling your hand.
Thanks Simon, a sensible health and safety tip, regards Charlie
Thanks for another video filled with great tips, there are a few more to add to my things to try list.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Rob.
Hi Charlie, a great video. I’ve got a rake of 3 freightliners I didn’t know about the enhancement kits for them, so thanks for that. Stay safe.
So pleased that you enjoyed it Barry, however the enhancement kits are somewhat of a challenge!
@@ChadwickModelRailway I’ve also done the chain thing on cable drums as well
Hi Charlie, excellent presentation as always. I can not locate S Kit at all online and on online shops in Thailand, where the hobby is yet to take root, i have to rely on online shops. Any chance you could point me in the direction of S Kit or similar?
Thanks😊
Certainly,
skitsinfo @ internet. com
Regards Charlie
Missed you last week Charlie! Glad you're back posting videos
I missed you as well. I thought perhaps you're posting a new video only every fortnight.
Thanks guys, I’m trying to post 3 videos, every 4 weeks.
Very helpful comparison powder to wet applications. certainly more convincing adding the chains, well done and worth the effort. Cor didn't realise how expensive the Bachmann units were, suppose you pay for what you get... Stephen
Yes Stephen, some of these things are truly expensive, beyond most peoples pockets!
Pringles lids are good to put the superglue on as it won't stick to it once dry. Other snacks are available!
Thanks Laura, great tip thank you
Enjoy it thanks.Hope more to come.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Dave. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, enjoyed the weathering tips, alot of great information. Have found some extra fine brass eched chain from Accurate Armour. 43 inch long, 32 links per inch. Hope that is of use to you.
Great video as always, thanks again
Regards
Tony
Thanks Tony, it turns out that Scale Model Scenery also sell decent chains. Regards Charlie
Always happy whenever I see a video of you pop up :)
You’re too kind mate.
And here I was thinking Charlie’s been rooting around in the Mrs’s jewellery box,he’s going to be in trouble!
My life would not be worth living mark!
Nice change of pace, Charlie. I've got tons of unweathered freight cars just begging for a nice coat of grime! One suggestion - on your mineral gons (and for that matter all of the cars), rough up the upper edges a bit; make them look like they've been bent up some. I've found the bangs and scars from the road increase the realism so much more! Thanks, again - as always - for the lesson!
A fair point Pat. I’m pleased that you enjoyed the video, regards Charlie
Coffee time, Chadwicks on.... Thanks for another great video Charlie, amazing what you can do with some old wagons, good to see some brush work as we don't all have air brushes, a great improvement...
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Great article, Charlie.
Thanks Nigel, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie
If you chop the heads of small size split pins the make a cheap source of shackles to mount on wagons especially lowmacs , enjoying your vids btw, playing catch up.👍🙂
Now that’s good tip, thanks b51.
Hi Charlie, great video. Really like the upgrades to the Hornby Freightliner wagons. The new models coming out are exquisite but their prices are scary especially for rakes of wagons. There are various sources of model chain and this is the thing to pop in to Google. Look forward to more videos like this.
So pleased that you enjoyed it Paddy. Apparently there are lots of outlets that sell chains including Peco and boat modelling shops.
Wouldn't bottle screws be used to lash down the container on the conflat? Not sure how you would make them though!
Weathering is an art form and really depends on the result you want to achieve for the layout or scene they will be in. The coal wagons look really good for a relatively quick process. Compared to the weathering some model tank kits get which can take weeks rather than a few hours the end result is great.
You’re dead right Glen, time is always a limiting factor. Especially when you’re trying to do a video, regards Charlie
Nicely done Charlie but let’s not forget to weather the side frames of the bogies and the wheels as well.
In fact Joe, I will do those first. Regards Charlie
Excellent video ,full of great ideas thank you
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Jim. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie great video as always. I believe that Scale model scenary sell realistic scale chain for wagon loads.
You’ve got it Keith, I’m on it. Regards Charlie
Another little tip on Freightliner rakes. ... The Hornby container doors look bulky and were made for children, so why not face the doors inwards on each end, as not all containers were the same way when loaded onto the train, there will be times when the doors will be visible as not all flats had three 20 foot containers mounted. ...
A fair point Daniel. My ones that do face inwards are normally broken. Regards Charlie
A great video and enjoyed it very much and learned alot , been doing weathering for awhile , and think it brings model railways and other models to life more , I don't use a airbrush but do mine with a brush .
I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting Ian.