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Here's the 2nd wave of the metal details so no need to wait. We'll follow these 5 pieces through the process. It should give a nice variation of painted vs bare metal surfaces.
The base coat was again muted colors. Yellow olive for the compressor, SW Bone with gray mixed in for the propane tank, gray with some metalic paints mixed in for the others. Then sponged on a thinned mix of lighter metalic on the tub and trashcans.
I started a chipping effect on the compressor using SW Grime. It's a nice compliment to the olive. Then sponged on some dark rust on 3, and left 2 alone. The scratches down the side of the compressor came from a toothpick dipped in the paint and dragged along to make the scratches. When doing the chipping, start with a lighter color of the base color, follow with a dark gray and finally dark rust. It gives the chips depth.
I'm working on the enamel rust now. 3-4 different colors give a nice mix with Track Wash being the base and the lighter colors used for blending. I use a small brush seen here. I use plenty of mineral spirits to thin the paints...even the washes. The glass on my workbench makes for a nice palette. I'll put the rust where I think it will look good and work it in with the brush. These deposits will be workable for an hour or so and it is good to look at your work to find any harsh edges. These can be feathered out with a brush damp (not dripping wet) with mineral spirits.
I want a crusty and spotty underside to the tub. I'll be interested to see what comes from this swirling application seen here.
The 5 pieces turned out decent. I want to work on the placement of the hose on the compressor but that's minor. A couple things I liked are the different tones on the trashcans and the rust/crust/dust accumulation on the bottom of the tub. The propane tank looks better in person that in super close up, but that's how it works sometimes.
Hope you found this of value. I've tried several different methods for painting castings and this is my favorite for now. But I'm always open to trying different methods.
There is 1 more collection of small castings plus the clear castings before this part of the build is done.
I started placing some inside the workshop. I ended up cutting the floor down in size to match the workshop. I'm considering elevating this slightly with a brick/stone makeshift foundation. These photos should help me find spots for some smaller details like tools and rags. Also to add some dirt/grime to areas of the floor. Can't help but notice the big 'ol finger print on the stovepipe.
I'll probably add the windows then move this to the side and work on the deck of the station and the 6-pole shed. At that point I can lay everything out and get a feel for how the scenery will flow. Once I get back to the workshop I'll add a light and the roof...probably corrugated.
Also, a bunch of new peeps arrived this week so they will be fun to stage around as I play with the layout plan.
Everything looks so natural and your own personal 'touches' add so much to your results, as they always do.
I especially like the location of the drill near the open shop door. It is a great new detail to get up front in the shop where it can be seen. Hopefully, the light above the drill will be operational to help highlight it even more.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
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Dave, I used the light fixture so it is not functional. There will be overhead light for the interior. Either from a fixture hanging from ceiling or concealed behind the front wall.
I made the floor for the station and framed the windows. Went with a stained wood floor. I started adding window coverings but they seemed to take away more than they added. Trying out some detail placement here.
Call me a sucker for details but that desk, chair and stove are great. Like the white plaster walls, the chair rail and wainscoting as well. I think I can see a peep or two that you mentioned earlier in this station sometime in the not to distant future.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
I finished up the desk and stove. There's a cool little coal bucket in the Woodcutter Shack kit for the stove and a nice 2 drawer stand to give some interest to the back wall.
I'm adding a 2nd handcar, and I have a shop crane on a 10' flat that I might try to incorporate.
Now that all of the structures are assembled I can get a visual on how to proceed. For reference, the piece of paper is 25" X 15" and the yardstick cuts it off to 12".
This configuration shows the station on the near side of the tracks. The deck framing has an optional side addition on it for right now. Also in the shots is a custom firefighting train. I'm thinking about having the water tank in action filling up the tank car. As I look at these photos though it seems like I'm trying to fit 10lbs into a 5lb sack.
This configuration puts everything on the far side of the tracks with no train. Makes it look a bit less cluttered but I'm still not convinced it's the way to go.
This configuration removes the station and adds the train back in. This is an interesting look. I want the station but I'm not opposed to turning this into 2 dioramas. I'm going to proceed with finishing the tank platform and workshop roof while I decide. Your thoughts are welcome.
Decisions, decisions. What to do?
My thoughts. I think you are heading in the right direction. I would like to see your station oriented towards the viewer with the sanding station across the tracks from from the water tank.
Great to see your new diorama stand put to use as a staging platform.
Later, Dave S, Tucson, AZ