GE 70 Tonner (HO Scale) Oil Weathering – Body work (mostly) complete

The oil weathering of the body of #27 is mostly complete. Cleanup was the first step to sort out a few issues with the previous application, then edge and panel lightening, and a little more rust work. Work in progress So at the end of the weekend, with a little more work on in washes,...

GE 70 Tonner (HO Scale) Oil Weathering ongoing

The oil weathering that started last weekend is now at a stage I'm happy to call almost complete. There is a little cleanup to do, and then weathering powders to finish off. Work in progress I'm going to do some more of that cleanup tonight, having given the oils some time to go off. Otherwise,...

70 Tonner weathering continues

Yesterday's oil weathering dried under the heater vent overnight. So a little more work today. Work in progress More oil filters on the loco today, along with some oil paint chipping using torn-off bits of makeup sponge, in a manner similar to dry brushing (dry sponging anyone?). Colours used for those interested are: Emerald Green,...

The Easter 2021 Project – Ewan’s Desk

I've always been a maker, tinkerer and wonderer. So any chance I get to spend some time making something, I relish it. This project was building a desk with, and for, my son Ewan. Why the desk? Ewan's been using a makeshift desk now for almost a year. It was time to make him something...

2021-03-19 – Weathering on a W8 Class Tram

It's not often that those of us looking to weather items of scale rolling stock have access to a vehicle with a pantograph. Luckily, every now and then I do have that access. I've added a new gallery of Melbourne's iconic W8 trams, this time focusing on tram #928. Taken on March 16, 2021 #928...

Feb 18, 2021 – An addition to the finishing post

A couple of days ago I posted that my painting of models was not my strong point and that I'm working to improve my finishing by documenting what I do so that I can review my results and improve over time. Looking back over my resources I noticed that I had not yet made a...

Feb 13, 2021 – A new modelling section: Finishing

The most difficult part of model making for me is the finishing of the model. That is the painting and varnishing steps. I’ve never enjoyed that part of the process. So in order to address what I believe are my shortcomings I’ve added this section to attempt to record my process and to show how...

Jan 13, 2021 – Modelling workbench nightmare

Keeping a clean work desk is a nightmare. I start a project, and quickly, my worktop vanishes under models, parts, offcuts, plasticard and tools. Pretty soon it all gets too much. In 2021 however,  I aim to be different.   So today I finished the beginnings of the cleanup of my worktop. Everything cleaned off...

2021 – a new year and new site authors

It's nice to have new authors on the site with a new year beginning. Jan and Ewan will begin to introduce themselves to you shortly.  Our new authors Jan is the person behind everything that happens in my world. Chief of wrangling, and driver of all things I'm looking forward to having her on the...

Modelling & Weathering under LED light

Have you ever tried something you've thought about for a while and come away happy with your result? Modelling in a new (LED) light The new work lights I got yesterday came in handy today. I began work on one of my two Bachmann DCC (but no sound) equipped GE 70 Tonners today. Even with...