rustus en extremis

Ralph

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I tried some heavier weathering on this Bachman coil car. Acrylic paint and artist chalks created the mess. :)
 

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Ralph

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railroader9731 said:
looks good, ever try a wash of 70% alcohol and india ink?

I have used ink wash with some success. I like that method too. Here's another rust bucket that I wasn't going to post because I thought I overdid it. Then the other day I saw a real Soo Line covered hopper that looked WORSE! I have to laugh at myself because the photo reveals that I forgot to weather the trucks ! :rolleyes:
 

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Dang Ralph, it looks like you had some caustic soda spill down the sides.

As for the trucks, well, the railroad had to replace them because they were too corroded.:thumb: :D
 

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Here's Proof of really extensive weathering:

rustyhopper.JPG
 

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Ralph,

Thats a fine job you did on that coil car. I especially like how you handled that faded green paint scheme. Nice job.

Stuart
 

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Ralph, NICE JOB!:thumb:, on BOTH those cars! of the two, theres just somthing about the coil car that really stands out:thumb:. keep up the GREAT work!:thumb::D