This model is the Atlas O SSW 40 foot Hi-Cube – which I note is entirely incorrect before you send me a flood of email – purporting to be the B-70-36 class cars built during the mid 1960s. I’ve begun writing again on the history and modelling of this class of SSW & SP cars and that will be available in the near future. The picture below is what the class should look like:
Image courtesy of T. E. Cobb via http://www.railgoat.railfan.net/
Considering that I got the model (and a sister car) cheap from overseas in a mixed lot of Atlas and other O scale models, it seemed like a good idea to use this car to do some weathering experiments. This unit uses several different mediums to complete the weathering. These include:
- RustAll,
- Oil Paints,
- Acrylic Paints, and
- Weathering Powders
There’ll be more photos coming.
In late afternoon light an end view of the car
A late afternoon shot of the roof – rusting in progress
Side on view of the car, doors open
The floor of the car (originally black) painted with cheap acrylic, and weathered
Another view of the weathering in progress on the roof
Another shot of the interior of the car
Side on view showing the weathering from oil runs under the door
One more shot of the car, showing the floor and roof weathering
Early afternoon shot of the weathering on the roof
After the 2nd application of weathering powder
Additional powder added to the floor
Close up of the floor
End 2 – non handbrake end
A better look into the car
3/4 view along the body and into the car
Flash on and higher contrast in the image
Flash off and a similar view point
Flash off and looking in the door
Flash on showing most of the car completed
Interior shot showing the walls and weahtering
Close up of the wall and floor weathering
End 1 – handbrake end
Looking toward end 2 – not the oil streaks (subtle) under the car
Low view along the roof
Work in progress (Aim weathering powders in use)
Finishing the application of the light rust and dirty yellow powders
Comparison weathered and unweathered models
Comparison between weahtered and unweathered roofs
Comparison of the side and inside of the cars
The only thing left to cover now is the work to get the trucks weathered and back in under the car. Then I’ll call the car finished.
Resources:
The Martin Family 
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