Weathering Model Trains - 4 Ways to Prepare Your Model (Step 2)

A good start makes for good result when weathering model trains. This video gets us to the hobby desk to explore four steps to prepare your model for weathering. Oh, and there’s a bonus tip too... #weathering #modeltrains #modeling #painting

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Acknowledgements
The Atlas N-Scale Conrail GP15-1 locomotive featured in this video came from the prize that I won in The Down N Dirty Weathering Contest held by Ron’s Trains N Things and IMRROcom, and Sponsored by Midwest Model Railroad.

Credits:
Music: "Engine No. 9" by Les Hooper
© 1981 Birch Island Music Press, Sole Selling Agent: C.L. Barnhouse Co., Oskaloosa, IA
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Special Thanks:
Ron Marsh of Ron’s Trains N Things:

[JCsRiptrack]

Let us know of any tricks or tips that you have for preparing your models for the weathering process. As an example, what's your favourite clear coat?

[koenverscheure]

I'm exploring the world of weathering for my model trains right now. These are the best video's I've found on starting and learning the proces. (I watched a lot video's) Well done!

[tp]

Every time I've skipped proper 'prep' and gone straight to the fun part (painting!), at some point an unfortunate 'gotcha' will show up (the 'headache later' you mentioned). Never fails.

I noted you have a foam 'cradle', and use nice plastic containers. I have now 'upgraded' to that too. When I was starting, I used egg containers. Railroad modellers may want to invest in a wheel mask - keeping paint off the axle points, treads, and truck sockets is key.

[WarbonnetTrains]

Nice work on the video, you are very deserving on the weathering contest win. Something to look up to

[strucksoon]

Nice video JC, I even picked up a few tips!

[PennCentral]

nice, informative video. I may try your pledge/tamiya recipe for dullcoat. Thanks, Terry

[williamarseneau]

I prefer a satin finish for decaling, then weather and then finish up with a satin finish.
I noticed a long time ago that no matter how dirty the car or locomotive, the original shine is still under the grime.
It's worked well for me over the years, try it, you might like it.

[sohchx]

JC, you mentioned emphasis on, Matt before acrylic, gloss before oils. Could you please explain in more detail the reason's why to do so? Thanks!

[jermo]

Great videos. I am new to this and I am going to be using chalk because I'm told it's the easiest. What clear coat should I use? Also, when do I put on decals before weathering or after?? Thanks again for your videos.

[JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

I have had testors flat coat eat away the color on some home made decals, even after I sealed the decals with three coats of sealant prior to applying them. Im not sure why it does it.