How I Do It | Weathering the Locomotive

We're making the first pass at weathering up the Athearn SD40-2. Enjoy.
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[@johnathanlewis2049]

Looking good Rick

[@bradleyogden5688]

Rick, looking very realistic. How long have you been in the hobby? Myself, I got my first train set when I was around 6, then by 15 I had three of them. When I turned 16 I became dedicated to model railroading and that was over 40 years ago. Keep on what you are doing I'm sure I'm not the only one that enjoys the variety of your videos.

[@socalscalemodels]

about the same for me. I've always been into model trains.

[@zedman6516]

Nice job, I use 99% isopropyl alcohol to thin the Vallejo paints, it works great.

[@YardGoat2022]

Interesting how you can see more of your weathering job when you put that loco on your layout. Probably due to lights bouncing off elements. Real nice light weathering!!!

[@socalscalemodels]

thanks

[@davidsteuber7174]

Thank You.

[@greeneyedggirl]

Oh damn, that looks so good!!! Less is indeed more!!! Thanks Rick!!!

[@pacset2]

nice work

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for youre great helpful video]👍

[@socalscalemodels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davemeduna700]

looks great. thanks for sharing

[@socalscalemodels]

Thanks for watching!

[@robmaciver5093]

Love the "How I do it" pieces. Keep 'em coming!

[@socalscalemodels]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JohnAPrescott]

Nice and light.

[@socalscalemodels]

Yes it is

[@johnrobertfox7775]

LOOKING GOOD RICK ! WILL IT GET A LITTLE ESPEE DIRT TREATMENT ! 😎

[@peterkaczmarowski4523]

thanks for this video, tons of ideas. I was very interested that you didn't disassemble the unit prior to weathering. Obviously, its been working for you.

[@socalscalemodels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

I love the SF Silver Trucks but those now look age/use proper!

[@socalscalemodels]

I agree!

[@lennykimball]

It looks great!!

[@socalscalemodels]

Thank you!!

[@mikerubynfs]

I use 50% windscreen washer fluid with Vallejo and other acrylics. I mainly use the colours from their Rust, Stain & Streaking set with white for fading and some Com.art washes. For heavy rust and soot I use paint pens and a stipple brush. I don't use an air brush for weathering just various brushes. I find weathering very enjoyable some cars have taken a couple of hours! (the really rusty ones)

[@jimrivett9926]

Thank you, just subtle accents which make the loco look used, very nice.

[@socalscalemodels]

Many thanks!

[@stephenrickjr.7519]

Looking good!

[@socalscalemodels]

Thanks!

[@zizero607]

Looking better already, with just some basic weathering. As you said: you can always add more effects later. Thanks for the footage!

[@socalscalemodels]

No problem 👍

[@modelrailroader5619]

Thanks for a great demo. How many psi do you run on the compressor when you’re doing light weathering like that?

[@socalscalemodels]

right around 25psi

[@toddmusser6537]

I love your technique --- if you don't mind, what is your airbrush set-up? Gun and compressor brands and models...

[@socalscalemodels]

Compressor: amzn.to/3JMNXlK Airbrush: amzn.to/3LVyUbP

[@toddmusser6537]

@@socalscalemodels Great!! Thanks much

[@jstockton303]

Did you coat the engine with a matte finish before you started the weathering?

[@socalscalemodels]

yes. flat matte before. I sometimes will put a final coat on also once all the weathing is done.

[@TheLocutus70]

Torres got her dirty running her over to the taco truck.