Kit 314/315 Morton's Foundry

KCSTrains

That is easy and the results are great. I'll definitely have to give it a try. I've used the leopard spot technique on rocks before and this seems to be a variation of that. Thanks. Phil

brownbr

Thanks Phil.

The next section I'll call getting crazy with color. But only if you call crazy using 2 other colors.

Make a very thin wash...like dirty water...with a lighter gray and a reddish color of your choice. You can see how thin it is by it streaking down the glass. Look for stones that you think "I wish that stone looked better" and hit it with the gray, the brown, or both. After you are happy with getting crazy with color, use IA/alcohol to fill the grout lines. Use the same small brush, fill it with IA/alc, touch it to the grout line and watch it flow. Go until you are satisfied with the darkness. I found about 2-3 passes over the casting.

This process was another 15 minutes. The area we just painted is about 2" x 4.5". A couple of closeups to see the individual stones. Good representation of limestone perhaps.

sdrees

thanks for the tutorial

KCSTrains

Great tutorial. It's going in the technique book. Phil

Robert.G

It is. This goes to show that weathering NEVER comes out of one pass and out of one pot of 'weathering paint'.

Great job on that one Bryan..

Joel

Really nice Bryan. Fantastic results.

brownbr

I'm excited to be in Phil's book. Hope you get a big publishing contract.

Continuing on with experiments. Seeing how some moss might look. I think in moderation this will be appropriate in an Eastern climate.

Robert.G

Now we're getting somewhere !!!

TomMich

Great results! Thanks for sharing. Going to give it a try.

kebmo

you guys are so good at this. its making me want to take up macrame....

brownbr

Macrame? I'd like some window dressings for the office part of this build please.

MuddyCreekRR

Looks really good.....

Joel

Better and better.

kebmo

brownbr said:

Macrame? I'd like some window dressings for the office part of this build please.

you'd only be disappointed.....

KKarns

Splendid Bryan! Love how the siding above the damaged area starts getting lighter and worn before getting to the damage. That transition makes sense rather than a stark change...well thought out.

brownbr

I've been tinkering around with a mixed freight train for the foundry to bring things in and take some out. I included a box, a flat and an industrial loco to move it around. I have some final weathering to do on each. Will also partially load the box and maybe the flat. Add a few extra details here and there. I have an interesting loco driver on order that should be fun.

TomMich

That's a pretty interesting looking loco you have there. Nice work.

admin

Love it Bryan!

Geezerbill

Again I'm late to your build Bryan. This is going to be another treat as you always think out of the box with your awesome ideas. I really liked your stone. Some of the darkest spots look like lichen. Personally, I don't care so much for the green moss, although there's no question it appears in certain conditions. Love your modeling and your thought processes. Looking forward to more.

Geezerbill

KKarns

Great stuff Bryan.

brownbr

Thanks guys. Here's another little detail I put together. The spoked wheels are intended for a biplane.

Dave_S

Bryan,

Nice addition. A gem of a scratch built model. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ

KKarns

Well that's cool!...

admin

Love it! Very unique look.

brownbr

Thanks all. I'm thinking a model T truck might be next. I'm also wondering if a coal conveyer might fit into the scene by the coke bin. Might need to move the bin a little but worth considering.

EricMG

I would recommend a thin black wash on the wheels.

KCSTrains

The cart looks great. Phil

brownbr

Agreed. I plan to work on it more once I decide what it will be hauling. Options include coal, sand, sawdust, general clutter. I think what its carrying will depend on where I think it will look best on the diorama.

Joel

Great little detail.

brownbr

I've added the first inhabitant of this evolving diorama.

His immigration papers says his name is Peekemup Andropov from Russia. A world class freight shunter, but a bit of a curmudgeon.