69. Weathering Steam Locomotives at McKinley Railway

Here Ivana is weathering a steam locomotive using the various products listed below.
We do hope that you enjoy Video 68 from McKinley Railway.

400 Grit Wet and Dry Paper.

Humbrol.
Clear Satin Varnish,
Metal Cote Metallic 27004,
Enamel Matt Brown 173,
Weathering Powders,
White,
Light Rust,
Dark Earth,

Mig.
One Shot Primer Black 2023,
Pigments Brown,
Pigments Black,

Aqueous Hobby Color.
Gray H-317,
Cocoa Brown H-17,

AK Interactive.
Europe Earth,
Medium Rust,

[MalcolmCrabbe]

Yeah another ASMR video from McKinley 🙂 - Seriously, I love watching these videos. Not only do you learn so much form an excellent presenter, Ivana has such a soothing and relaxing voice, watching this is a great way to unwind and chill out after a busy or stressful day.

[Beatlefan]

That was very interesting Ivana thankyou. Mr McKinley is lucky to have you...

[trainmanbob]

Super narrative on a quite complex subject. I don't think I would have the courage to weather a new loco mainly because of the cost as it would be a very expensive error if I got it wrong !! Thanks Iwana and also a thanks to Charlie for the excellent filmwork.
Cheers, Bob

[dakdak]

Locomotives should not look that dirty and tired, but that is just how I remember them from the last days of steam! Nice job.

[w.rustylane]

I make my own rust powder from 0000 steel wool soaked in vinegar for a couple of weeks. Every batch I make comes out a different shade of rust from deep red to bright orange. I also use women's eye shadow makeup I get for $1.00 at the dollar store. It sticks better than any weathering powder you could ever hope to use. And it comes in every color under the sun. I got one with brown earth tones and some orange for light rust. I also use real bituminous coal for my locomotive tenders and coal loads. I've got this huge chunk of coal I went at with a hammer and smashed it into HO scale bits. The larger bits I use for my O scale Lionel. Last step is Dull Coat sprayed out of one of my airbrushes. Cheers from eastern TN

[TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Thank you Ivana. New techniques and very effective. I was very interested in your preparations. You are an excellent presenter. :-)

[platformten]

Hi Ivana.

About 8 months ago, when you were filmed weathering a green diesel, I intimated that it would be good to see you weathering a steam loco. Well, my wish has come true, and I have to say what a superb job you have done in this video. You make it look so easy that I am now tempted to have a go at weathering one of my steam locos using your techniques. I like the way you explain the positives and negatives of the various different products that you use, thus making it easier for us viewers to decide on what and what not to use. Those decisions are so important if we are to obtain the kind of finish that we are seeking.

Keep your weathering videos coming Ivana as us modellers need all the help we can get if we are to obtain exactly what we are looking for.

Paul. 👍

[AlanLancasterAlanRLancaster]

Preparation of unsightly mould joins is very important, I have to agree Ivana. Good low profile triangular and half-round files to start with, and fibre pen for the stubborn bits. I read about the 'heavy loading' of paint in a magazine article - Hornby Mag, J27 conversions - where you take off almost as much 'gunk' as you put on. I vary my technique according to need, from presentable (recently out-shopped) to almost worked out on mineral engines, varying appearance, as on my three Hornby Q6 0-8-0 mineral and industrial 'heavies'

[tonyrobinson]

Its so relaxing watching Ivana transform these models, I only run diesels but that steam loco was just fab well done.

[WickedMuis]

69. Nice! Interesting video. Weathering looks really good!

[TonVerkleijT]

At first it looked like it was heavily overdone but at the end the effect is very good, lovely rusty and grimey steam engine.
Always looking out for video's with Ivana.

[petertate]

Brilliantly executed Ivana. Fascinating to watch.

[Kevscancave]

Wow! Incredible job 👍👀👍 great technique👍

[stevehewitt]

Well done Ivana, I can remember locomotives looking just like that at the bottom of the Lickey incline based in Bromsgrove shed at the lower end.

[redbarnz]

That is impressive! I'm going to try these techniques you have presented. Thank you!

[davidberlanny]

That was very interesting and very well explained and you accommodated the camera perfectly, well done!!

Just been looking at some photos of a visit that we made to Barry Island in 1982, when you think about it, it would be realistic to have a line of rusty old locos at some point in the cycle.

Good luck from Spain!!

[philbartlett]

Really useful video Ivana simply because I love your manner and delivery.
Also very pleased that you are continuing with your series of weathering videos despite the rather undesirable comment posted to you last year or the year before. You are a very important part of the McKinley team and deserve professional respect.

My era or interest is 1960-1975 so tired and grubby steam locos are very important. I have the same model which you have weathered so your tips are valuable.

Thanks very much Ivana and please keep helping us. Maybe more rolling stock of different kinds ?

[stuartmiller]

This video was most helpful thank you. Love to see a similar one on buildings like the Peco range that would turn them from toy like to authentic looking on the lay out. Thanks Stu

[JohnPW]

Superb job - lots of very useful tips for those of us without airbrushes, and wanting to do the job to the best standard.

[michaelhowell]

Thank you so much for making this video! I don't have an airbrush and have just given your feathering technique a go on an old wagon and it looks great! Well to my eyes anyway! I used acrylic paint and did just a tiny section at a time but can see how enamels would make the process even better.

Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Mike