Chipping away at the exterior!
Added 2024-04-23 09:43:58 +0000 UTCMy friends, the outside of the pancake locomotive is coming along steadily. I'm using the same methods as on the inside, it's just a bigger area to work with :) As a result, I spent more time on some of the painting steps.
For example, the rusty base coat was post-shaded a little more, and I also added some extra texture with speckling and random application of Lifecolor rust acrylics. The worn green paint on the cabin also has another layer of worn white and olive green. I observed the white patches in the reference images, and the subtle green hints (barely visible) are a base layer for moss accumulations.
So far the finish is just the result of hairspray chipping, airbrushed rust effects mixed from Tamiya Hull Red and Flat Yellow, and a dark enamel pin wash. Next up I'd like to finish the paint job with dust, dirt, moss, grime, rust streaks, and dark rusty dry-brushing over the exposed edges :) And, of course, bird droppings on the roof!
In other news, I went to the Moson Model Show on Saturday to see the models and people. It wasn't a trip I planned for months in advance, and I didn't even realize that I should let you know. Still, it was so cool to meet some of you in person! I didn't sleep much the night before, so I was pretty much half asleep in the afternoon, but trust me, it was an honor to shake hands and take a picture with everyone!
This leads me to an idea, if everything goes well and I get to visit Moson next year, we should meet somewhere for a moment!
Comments
Now that you mention it... an H0 scale locomotive doesn't sound like such a bad idea... :D
Night Shift
2024-04-30 09:40:09 +0000 UTCSimply superb ! Congratulations
Sylvain Dorquet
2024-04-28 08:37:34 +0000 UTCAmazing
Stefano Scaccianoce
2024-04-24 19:43:29 +0000 UTCJust superb! So realistic.
mazinman3
2024-04-24 11:22:59 +0000 UTCI need a tetanus shot looking at that sexy beast. Absolutely gorgeous.
Eric W.
2024-04-23 19:19:33 +0000 UTCSimply stunning stuff Martin, making rust look beautiful!
Paul Adams
2024-04-23 13:14:48 +0000 UTCGreat work on the rust!
Solomon Hollowell
2024-04-23 12:15:46 +0000 UTCAwesome! I had high expectations for this, but you have gone way further. I love it.
Nigel Bent
2024-04-23 11:11:41 +0000 UTCWonderful Martin , does this inspire you to do other railway dioramas? The ideas are endless πππ»
John Ratcliff
2024-04-23 10:59:16 +0000 UTCwow, i just googled the moson model show, i didn't realise there is such a huge following for this hobby. i'll hopefully go next year if things go well π
Joxar
2024-04-23 10:41:44 +0000 UTCWow! I keep zooming in and seeing more and more! Sublime work - totally realistic ππ
Kevin SKB118
2024-04-23 10:36:25 +0000 UTCThat is outstanding
Matt Owen
2024-04-23 10:05:49 +0000 UTCThe rust on this look amazing!
Joe Henry
2024-04-23 09:57:48 +0000 UTCThis is absolutely gorgeous
Chris kennedy
2024-04-23 09:44:46 +0000 UTC
