Alclad2 for a Natural Metal Finish - 11
28a-28b: Since prototype passenger car diaphragm
striker plates are typically grimy and scuffed up.
I took advantage of the diaphragm’s shiny black
factory color and airbrushed a light mist coat of
Alclad2 #105. I wanted the black to show through,
giving the appearance of heavy grime build up
while still retaining a metalized appearance. The air
pressure setting was at 15 psi and the airbrush held
at 2" distance to achieve the effect.
28a
28b
STEP 8: Diaphragms
29a-29bThe ends were lightly weathered with
the washes applied to the underframe. I do plan
on installing hand rails and the air hose/steam
pipe details on the ends. However, since handrail
installation is usually a time consuming task for
me, I've decided to metalize the majority of my HO
"stainless steel" fleet first, then install handrails
and hose details. The weathering will be applied in
varying degrees to the other cars.
STEP 9: Assembled car
29a
29b
MRH-Sep 2013
