Car roof
This part of the car is very visible on most layouts. A light coat
of dust and dirt will improve realism here if you don’t want to
do heavy weathering. By the way, dust from the layout is not
weathering!!!
Car body sides and ends
Add a light dust on the top and darker grime along the running
boards. Make sure to get the weathering material on the body
under the ladders and grabs to avoid weathering shadows.
Some weathering examples
I am by no means a rolling stock weathering expert. These cars
would no doubt get plenty of “helpful suggestions” if posted on
the weathering forums around the web. I am sharing several of
Batch-building freight cars - 1
18: This P2K tank was weathered before assembly with
artist oils. Engine black and rust were applied to the
frame and trucks. A final coat of weathering powder
was then applied to the top of the tank after assembly.
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MRH-Mar 2013
