Man, (uh, no pun intended ), that Rio Grande hopper is right on. Tom got that one ! The SW1 is faded REALLY well, thats how to do it. I saw this proto UP double-door boxcar today in Napa California: Jürg, I think that is the first graffiti I have seen on your toys !
Thanks for the kind words. Jeff you are right, that's the first Graffiti Car in my Collection but not the last.
Jurg I always enjoy your pictures, sometims my time is short and I barely have time to comment, but rest assured they are certainly appreciated!
hi jurg, great cars! of course i think the Rio Grande is the best -- really nailed it. you have some hard working engines and rolling stock. can't wait to see a picture of them on your modules. john, you just get better and better. i like the whole scene. it looks like you even weathered the grain elevators! really nice!!! dave f.
Those are just excellent, Jurg. Very, very nice. I think I am not patient enough; I do several at one sitting. I need to "layer" more. Great work!
Awesome cars, Jurg, and great photos. I would swear I've seen a couple of those locally, in that EXACT condition! Thank you for sharing, and Happy New Year! :tb-cool:
Thanks for the kind words guys! Tom Mann is one of the best and he works mostly from prototype photos.
I have just recieved Tom Manns great looking book, and will be attempting some weathering when I get chance... I will post results, good or bad, when they happen! Anyone else? Phil
BoyZ and GirlZ, I picked up some of those Floquil Weathering Colors, the 3 marker pen packs. They come in 3 sets: F3801 Track Colors: Rail Brown, Rail Tie Brown, Rust F3802 Structures: Agd Concrete, Weathered Black, Roof Brown F3803 Earth Tones: Earth, Mud, Grime. Due to brilliant Marketing and Product Management you have NO CLUE what the colors are ! So . . . . I took the little cardboard label in front of the pens, folded the upper section forward (covers the Name now but leaves white stock and you can still see the 3 color names below. On the now white top area, I marked with the pens for future reference !!! I only opened the packages partially from the top, enough to slip the pens out, then the now loose fron card stock. SAVE the packaging. After preparing the new color card, slip it back in, then the pens and finally just clip the top edge plastic to the cardboard packing with a typical binder clip. To use the pens, you need proper ventilation and they are highly flammable. You must shake well for 30 seconds. Listen for the metal ball to make noise, like a classic spray can. Get a scrap piece of cardboard (I use the bulk buy cereal boxes, etc, as paint platens). Press and hold the tip for at least 30 seconds. If it is a new pen, you will see the inks slowly wick into the new yellow pen tip. This can take maybe a minute or more. For pre-used, the color should still noticeably change as the solvent sets in. TEST it first as there may be more solvent than paint. White card stock is best as it will show opacity. It takes 10's of minutes or more to somewhat dry on harder surfaces, .
