Hi John- I am a fan of weathering and you have done a fine job on the Prairie. I have done some wethering on wagons and I was quite pleased with the results. I will get more practice in and then I have a 0-4-0 pug that will be my first attempt at a loco. And to use your mantras " Less is More " and study photos...............Cheers Kev
Nice weathering, the locomotive look great, and fits in with you layout. Thank you for the Lesson Mr Warner (Sir) lol. Stay safe, Take care, and have fun.
Youre welcome Norman, I do have an airbrush, but to be honest it would have been quite difficult. In my opinion brushing was the way to go with this one.
John, A very plausible in use finish achieved there. I have some photos of locos at 9b and I had wondered how I might achieve the operationally cleaned but not pristine look I was seeing in the photos. Now I know. Thank you! Regards Stephen.
Thank you Stephen and you’re welcome. I found pics of the look aI wanted abd copied. Thing about black locos is that they fade go grey. Together with runs, drips and accumulation of ash from the boiler it gives and interesting look.
Hi John, As you know not a great fan of weathering but then I have a train set so realism not that important but with your layouts it does work and was interesting to watch you do it when you have made what looks like a great mess with the paint etc and you say not to worry it will all be ok in the end at the time do you believe it!!!. The finished running session with it was impressive but as some subscribers say to me was not long enough but do understand you can only do so much on a small end to end, keep up the good work keep safe and above all else stay well. Cheers Robert.
Thank you Robert Im glad you enjoyed it. I do understand that weathering isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. You asked if I believed what I said as to ‘itll be alright’. Yes Robert, I have an art degree and know what is happening. I promise you there is no stab in the dark hope. You did make me smile reading this.
You are looking dangerously close to finishing this layout, and what fun it's been over the last few months. I see there is some bare baseboard still showing through at the front, and I'm not sure if you've put the water in under the viaduct yet? But so close now. Thanks so much for taking us on your journey. My first 'train set' box arrived this afternoon. I'm hoping to do something very different with it, and I'm still not sure how to do it, so much to learn. Another adventure starting. Thanks again.
Hi, yes the layout is closer to being finished, but still things to do. The river scene done need water, back scene needs adjusting, bare foreground, lighting, station shelter, people etc etc I’ll bring content when there is something to show but this will always run 2nd to the N gauge. I’m guessing you knew that.
Yes a bit, but Im waiting for the window. I am considering removable sections now though, but I need time to do that, and whilst working full time I cannot even think out it yet.
Hi John, what a brilliant job it goes so well with your layout, I only wish I had the courage! I've just got a pristine flying Scotsman, don't think I have the nerve to go to that stage yet. I do admire you for tackling a brand new engine well done take care Eddy xx
Thank you Eddie, I’ve had a few people say very similar things. I do understand! However, if you really want a loco weathered perhaps try weathering powders so you can wash it off if your not happy. Find as many pics as you can and copy. Flying Scotsman is one of those rare locos that is probably cleaned to an inch of its life. There would probably be small amounts of debris under smoke box door. The very top slightly discolored from smoke and rub tiny faint drips down the sides. LESS IS MORE! Copying photos is the answer. The other option is to pay for it to be done professionally eg TMC
Thanks Tony some good ideas there, I'm just a bit of a stubborn beggar and like where I can to have a go, maybe I'll try some weathering powder, try it one of my older engines first and get a bit of confidence. Eddy xx
Excellent job John. I still don't know how you dare do it but obviously you've the skill to pull it off. I've actually found some old stock that I'm going to have a practice on. Thanks for sharing these videos cheers Andy
It’s an absolutely brilliant layout you have built, I love seeing it. Have you ever seen “mouldy raspberry “ you tube channel, it’s worth watching his weathering technique. Thanks for the video, Mel
Another inspiring video! It would have been nice to have a before and after image. Thanks for making it all seem less daunting than it might be to do this sort of thing.
Hey John, the weathering has enhanced this lovely locomotive and I think you have an exquisite eye for detail, in real life they would not have looked pristine, well perhaps when they rolled out of the workshop after being built. I think that if you intend to keep locomotives in their boxes then to weather them would spoil them, but if they are to be run on a layout it adds to the realism. Many thanks for sharing the video. Take care and stay safe. :) :) :)
Thank you Colin, I agree, whilst the area is fictional I do want the locos to give the appearance of reality and hopefully I hit it sometimes. Im seeing this loco as a preserved example so they wouldn’t be as grimey as when in service. Yet at the same time give the ‘used’ impression. Some hopefully the compromise has been achieved. Thank you once again for taking the time to comment
Thanks for the interesting demo John. Personally I prefer to use weathering powders. Finished with a protective matt varnish spray. It is a choice but I find it more subtle and realistic. Anyway your Large Prairie looks great. I'll receive mine in a couple of days. Exiting times... Success & greetings.
no word of a joke, John.. i showed the ending with the weathered 33 and prerrie to my daughter and she thought she was watching a real stn... really beautiful work John... subtle by effective...
Thank you Simon, that’s got to be your decision I’m afraid, but if you are not sure use weathering powders see how you get on. Otherwise send them off to somewhere like TMC, obviously there is a cost to that
wow! beautiful steam train, realistic scenery, weathering ,.....fantastic....thanks for sharing
Thank you, so very kind of you to say
Looks great to me bet it looks even better in real life....thanks for sharing....Jack 👍
Thank you, the model in real life? Don’t think this particular loco was saved
Hi John- I am a fan of weathering and you have done a fine job on the Prairie. I have done some wethering on wagons and I was quite pleased with the results. I will get more practice in and then I have a 0-4-0 pug that will be my first attempt at a loco. And to use your mantras " Less is More " and study photos...............Cheers Kev
Thank you Kev, so kind of you. Yes I agree if you find relevant pics and copy you can’t go wrong
Hi John you are very gifted with a paint brush mate, the loco has a great weathered look, and fits in with the Piccadilly Sidings really well.
Thank you Steve, so very kind of you to say. I really enjoy doing it, and try to have fun at the same time
Nice weathering, the locomotive look great, and fits in with you layout. Thank you for the Lesson Mr Warner (Sir) lol. Stay safe, Take care, and have fun.
Lol, thank you Carl, so glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Ya John, nicely done. And thanks for doing everything with brushes. Not all of us have air brushes to use. The results are fine. See ya next time.
Youre welcome Norman, I do have an airbrush, but to be honest it would have been quite difficult. In my opinion brushing was the way to go with this one.
John, A very plausible in use finish achieved there. I have some photos of locos at 9b and I had wondered how I might achieve the operationally cleaned but not pristine look I was seeing in the photos. Now I know. Thank you! Regards Stephen.
Thank you Stephen and you’re welcome. I found pics of the look aI wanted abd copied. Thing about black locos is that they fade go grey. Together with runs, drips and accumulation of ash from the boiler it gives and interesting look.
Hi John,
As you know not a great fan of weathering but then I have a train set so realism not that important but with your layouts it does work and was interesting to watch you do it when you have made what looks like a great mess with the paint etc and you say not to worry it will all be ok in the end at the time do you believe it!!!. The finished running session with it was impressive but as some subscribers say to me was not long enough but do understand you can only do so much on a small end to end, keep up the good work keep safe and above all else stay well.
Cheers Robert.
Thank you Robert Im glad you enjoyed it. I do understand that weathering isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
You asked if I believed what I said as to ‘itll be alright’. Yes Robert, I have an art degree and know what is happening. I promise you there is no stab in the dark hope. You did make me smile reading this.
You are looking dangerously close to finishing this layout, and what fun it's been over the last few months.
I see there is some bare baseboard still showing through at the front, and I'm not sure if you've put the water in under the viaduct yet? But so close now.
Thanks so much for taking us on your journey.
My first 'train set' box arrived this afternoon. I'm hoping to do something very different with it, and I'm still not sure how to do it, so much to learn. Another adventure starting. Thanks again.
Hi, yes the layout is closer to being finished, but still things to do. The river scene done need water, back scene needs adjusting, bare foreground, lighting, station shelter, people etc etc I’ll bring content when there is something to show but this will always run 2nd to the N gauge. I’m guessing you knew that.
Well yes - we all waiting for the long promised expansion! I assume the budget post-corona is a big factor there though?
Yes a bit, but Im waiting for the window. I am considering removable sections now though, but I need time to do that, and whilst working full time I cannot even think out it yet.
I'd forgotten about the window - yes that would stop things. Good to hear you are back at work now. I guess.
Hi John, what a brilliant job it goes so well with your layout, I only wish I had the courage! I've just got a pristine flying Scotsman, don't think I have the nerve to go to that stage yet. I do admire you for tackling a brand new engine well done take care Eddy xx
Thank you Eddie, I’ve had a few people say very similar things. I do understand! However, if you really want a loco weathered perhaps try weathering powders so you can wash it off if your not happy. Find as many pics as you can and copy. Flying Scotsman is one of those rare locos that is probably cleaned to an inch of its life. There would probably be small amounts of debris under smoke box door. The very top slightly discolored from smoke and rub tiny faint drips down the sides. LESS IS MORE! Copying photos is the answer.
The other option is to pay for it to be done professionally eg TMC
Thanks Tony some good ideas there, I'm just a bit of a stubborn beggar and like where I can to have a go, maybe I'll try some weathering powder, try it one of my older engines first and get a bit of confidence. Eddy xx
Yes thats a good idea, Im JOHN btw lol.
Sorry xx
Excellent job John. I still don't know how you dare do it but obviously you've the skill to pull it off. I've actually found some old stock that I'm going to have a practice on. Thanks for sharing these videos cheers Andy
Thanks Andy, much appreciated. It’s clearly up to you, but I would find several images first and study how and where dirt accumulates
Looking good keep up the good work
It’s an absolutely brilliant layout you have built, I love seeing it. Have you ever seen “mouldy raspberry “ you tube channel, it’s worth watching his weathering technique. Thanks for the video, Mel
Hi Mel, thank you I’m so glad you like it. Yes I do watch Mouldy Raspberry, Lewis has build a beautiful version of Yorkshire Dales
Another inspiring video! It would have been nice to have a before and after image. Thanks for making it all seem less daunting than it might be to do this sort of thing.
Thanks David, you can always flick back to the start of the video. I just found a pic of the same loco, studied how it weathered and copied.
Great video John the weathering is great i always give my locos some weathering some light and some heavy again great work.
Hey John, the weathering has enhanced this lovely locomotive and I think you have an exquisite eye for detail, in real life they would not have looked pristine, well perhaps when they rolled out of the workshop after being built. I think that if you intend to keep locomotives in their boxes then to weather them would spoil them, but if they are to be run on a layout it adds to the realism. Many thanks for sharing the video. Take care and stay safe. :) :) :)
Thank you Colin, I agree, whilst the area is fictional I do want the locos to give the appearance of reality and hopefully I hit it sometimes. Im seeing this loco as a preserved example so they wouldn’t be as grimey as when in service. Yet at the same time give the ‘used’ impression. Some hopefully the compromise has been achieved. Thank you once again for taking the time to comment
Thanks for the interesting demo John. Personally I prefer to use weathering powders. Finished with a protective matt varnish spray. It is a choice but I find it more subtle and realistic. Anyway your Large Prairie looks great. I'll receive mine in a couple of days. Exiting times... Success & greetings.
Thanks Filip, yes weathering is a very personal thing, but every method has it benefits.
Exciting times indeed.
Top work John. Now where's my weathering powders..... 😀
Lol, have you lost them? You can use chalk pastels from an art suppliers.
Well done and matches your layout on a sublime level. Cheers!
no word of a joke, John.. i showed the ending with the weathered 33 and prerrie to my daughter and she thought she was watching a real stn... really beautiful work John... subtle by effective...
Ahhhhhh thank you, so very kind. I honestly just found pics and copied. Please tell her thank you!
Very nice John, I am still unsure if I should weather my locos...Simon
Thank you Simon, that’s got to be your decision I’m afraid, but if you are not sure use weathering powders see how you get on. Otherwise send them off to somewhere like TMC, obviously there is a cost to that