Weathering model railroad cars, one of the main components on a model railroad layout is one of the most important aspects for making your scenery as realistic as possible. Master modeler George Sellios is one of the hobby’s best at weathering model railroad cars and the many elements of his layouts. Mike Tylick is another master modeler who specializes in weathering cars. So to help you figure out the best way to weather freight cars, Mike walks you through the step-by-step process he uses. You’ll learn the proper technique and materials necessary for weathering model railroad cars efficiently. See what you can do to make your cars as realistic as possible, and as always, have some fun with it!
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Building a Model Railroad Benchwork L-Girder
The first thing you have to consider when building the benchwork for a new model railroad scene is the type of layout you are looking to construct. There are pros and cons to the various types of benchwork, so it’s important to understand the components of your project before you get started on the frame.…
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Model Railroad Construction: Passing Through Cooper
Not every stop along a major railroad is complete with town center, service station and saloon–some components of a railway are just small stopovers en route to the final destination. This is the case for Cooper, a long passing siding that connects the main lines of C&S Railway. In our next segment covering the branch…
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Hide Holes with Model Railroad Landscape
When building a new model railroad scene, you may encounter a situation where your track must travel outside the backdrop. This might be because you want to create the illusion of a tunnel or you need to change levels for some reason. No matter why you want to put in the hole in your railroad…
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Hide a Hole in Your Model Railroad Backdrop
Oftentimes, holes and gaps in a model railroad backdrop are essential in order to have a train end up somewhere else in the scene. These holes in a structure help give it more depth and add to the aesthetic appeal and realistic nature of your model. However, when left exposed they can have the opposite…
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