If you remember the threads Mel (YB281) put up concerning 'weathering with an airbrush' and 'detailing a Matra crane', well when the Master spoke Grasshopper listened (Grasshopper also went shopping 
) and here are some of the results:
First off I went to the local model shop in Trier and bought the cheapest airbrush starter set they had, however a quick squirt revealed that it was only really good for large areas, say completely repainting a wagon or building, however as usual a quick evening surfing had two decent airbrushes plus a small compressor (sold together as a kit) coming my way for less than twice the price of the original set.
Anyway, piccies, I hear you cry, so first off the Matra with the genny truck
behind them goes a shed on wheels, taken apart to paint so it looks like they used a second hand chassis
in front of the crane goes the flatties, the one with stakes will be receiving a load of pipes when I get time to cutting them to size
the Matra all alone, for this whole train I painted the chassis one colour to try and signify a private owners train, I think decals might have to be made to complete the idea
here is the Hiab type crane which I also went on about recently, it was a green that would have made a frog envious, so I think I've toned it down okay. The skips came witht the same lorry and have yet to get 'the treatment'
As you can see this wagon was weathered before I went airy-fairy using brushes, the difference is huge and I might have to re-do it
Right, got into the hang of it using cheapo wagons, now let's try less-than-cheapo coaches:
and its sister
ain't they a pretty pair? Except where they're muddy and dirty...
I mean you could almost make a train out of them
Oh, hang on who put that loco there. Oh dear, it is far too clean and shiny. Ah, but wait, the DEV coaches are going to be pulled by my green & black Corpet, the poor old BR80 gets to pull something far more mundane.
I strongly recommend you put on sunglasses
for the next pi.... oh dear, too late
Now that lot definitely needs a squirt with something mucky.
That's it for the moment, other than to point out I spray all my stock, weathered or not, with Graupner matt varnish to remove the plasticky look. If I can get to grips with airbrushing then anyone can, and I think the effects acheived are worth the time taken.
Thanks to:
YB281 for inspiration
Zman for the DEV coaches
Whatlep for the BR80
My wife for only rolling her eyes and not beating me to death :love:
Paints from http://www.lendonsmodelshop.co.uk/?redirect=www.lendons.co.uk < Link To http://www.lendonsmodelsh...rect=www.lendons.co.uk
Airbrushes etc http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/
Next question: how do I mask the wheels and skates to paint the locomotives?
nphone:
) and here are some of the results: First off I went to the local model shop in Trier and bought the cheapest airbrush starter set they had, however a quick squirt revealed that it was only really good for large areas, say completely repainting a wagon or building, however as usual a quick evening surfing had two decent airbrushes plus a small compressor (sold together as a kit) coming my way for less than twice the price of the original set.
Anyway, piccies, I hear you cry, so first off the Matra with the genny truck
behind them goes a shed on wheels, taken apart to paint so it looks like they used a second hand chassis
in front of the crane goes the flatties, the one with stakes will be receiving a load of pipes when I get time to cutting them to size
the Matra all alone, for this whole train I painted the chassis one colour to try and signify a private owners train, I think decals might have to be made to complete the idea
here is the Hiab type crane which I also went on about recently, it was a green that would have made a frog envious, so I think I've toned it down okay. The skips came witht the same lorry and have yet to get 'the treatment'
As you can see this wagon was weathered before I went airy-fairy using brushes, the difference is huge and I might have to re-do it
Right, got into the hang of it using cheapo wagons, now let's try less-than-cheapo coaches:
and its sister
ain't they a pretty pair? Except where they're muddy and dirty...
I mean you could almost make a train out of them
Oh, hang on who put that loco there. Oh dear, it is far too clean and shiny. Ah, but wait, the DEV coaches are going to be pulled by my green & black Corpet, the poor old BR80 gets to pull something far more mundane. I strongly recommend you put on sunglasses
for the next pi.... oh dear, too late
Now that lot definitely needs a squirt with something mucky.
That's it for the moment, other than to point out I spray all my stock, weathered or not, with Graupner matt varnish to remove the plasticky look. If I can get to grips with airbrushing then anyone can, and I think the effects acheived are worth the time taken.
Thanks to:
YB281 for inspiration
Zman for the DEV coaches
Whatlep for the BR80
My wife for only rolling her eyes and not beating me to death :love:
Paints from http://www.lendonsmodelshop.co.uk/?redirect=www.lendons.co.uk < Link To http://www.lendonsmodelsh...rect=www.lendons.co.uk
Airbrushes etc http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/
Next question: how do I mask the wheels and skates to paint the locomotives?
nphone:
Is this the same with you lot? 
