LNE Custom Boxcar

[TomPM]

Here is the LNE Boxcar that I had the trouble with decaling. The car is more heavily weathered than others I have done recently because I figure that it is supposed to be about 35 years old on a railroad that is going out of business.

Road: LNE
Kit: Atheran Wood Boxcar - Undecorated
Paint: Folk Art Barnyard Red
Decals: Walthers
Weathering Rust: Burnt Sienna Acrylic by Daler-Rowney (tube) mixed with rubbing alcohol (Does not show well in photo)
Weathering Dry Brush: Polly Scale Grimy Black
Weathering Wash: Polly Scale Grimy Black
Wheels: Polly Scale Rust
Trucks: Polly Scale Grimy Black, drybrushed with Polly Scale Rust
Sealer: Testors Dullcoat

 

[babydot94513]

Tom, really super work and I appreciate the "ingredients" list that you have provided as I have 80 +/- cars to weather and need all the variety and ideas I can get.

 

[babydot94513]

Rookie question - how do you detail the wheels. Do you remove them from the carbody? What techique do you use to apply the "rust"?

I have not progressed that far and have only looked at the car itself and have not considered doing wheels.

 

[TomPM]

Jeff thanks for the comments.

A short while ago I posted my method for weathering wheels and trucks. See http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4038

Also if you want to see other weathered cars for some ideas check out my website.

 

[marty w.]

Tom,
Looking good, nice work. The weathering looks great!
Marty