Rewatching this ...

Excellent Series

Joe...thank you for the link to the actual car you were using for this weathering session. I know it doesn't seem like much, but it helps us, as modelers,  get the idea what you were thinking and where you were going when you were doing the weathering techniques. In addition, I like the final photo of the finished product to supplement the video.  I think it is a must have add on for any weathering project ( since we are being blessed with so many excellent videos lately ! ) to make us become better " Weatherers ".

Michael

Ixnay the airbrush...

Dear Gary, Joe,

Thankyou for noting that "A-grade weathering does not need an airbrush"!

For some, they either cannot afford or get-comfy with an airbrush,
so knowing that high-grade weathering _is_ possible without one,
(esp fades which is typically a "just grab your airbrush" response),

is very heartening and door-opening for all modellers....

Happy Modelling,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr

I get a chuckle...

Great Stuff

The oil paint based dust color and application was worth the price of admission. Really enjoyed all the great tips shown in this series. Also think you guys do a great job with the cameras so that we can see how the art is done. 

Regards,

Jeff Jaekel

Knoxville, TN

Learning...

a lot from your series. That is a great way to weather rolling stock and locomotives. Thanks so much for sharing. One thing though...Gary said it took him 8 hours to weather one of the examples he brought with him. Lets see if I use his technique to weather my rolling stock of 350 cars it would only take me, assuming I have 4 hours a day to work on them, a little less than 2 years. And that's if I don't work on anything else...but if you're building a model railroad, weathering is just one of many, many things you have to work on. I'm just sayin...      John

Gary's technique

Nice thing about the way Gary weathers is that you can tackle a car while watching a game or a moving on TV, or listening to some broadcast.  The only bit you have to step away for is "mask time" when Dullcote is being sprayed.

Can you film him working on an engine?

Watched with the wife last night...

Gary & Joe,

Great show gentlemen!  You two seem to have a good rapport going.  Gary's wit even got the wife engaged and laughing along.  I bet you had fun doing this.

The weathering on the caboose looks really good especially after that caked on dust treatment.  Fantastic!

It is a shame that Barry can't be everywhere at once with his camera!  Hope to see more from Gary in the future

Regards,

Glad to hear it!

Great stuff gentleman

Thank you for sharing your techniques and methods. 

Can you post a quick list of the products used? That would be very helpful for those of us trying these ideas at home. 

Also, any advice on weathering lighter colored models, let's say a bright yellow....

Looking forward to more from Joe's living room.

Thomas Gasior

Looks brilliant, Gary! Superb

Looks brilliant, Gary! Superb work as always.

Mike

@ Thomas Gasior...

Here is an itemized list of art supplies that were employed on this particular project...

1. Graham & Co. Transparent Orange oxide oil paint.

2. Graham & Co. Titanium white oil paint

3. Folk Art Terra Cotta pigment craft acrylic paint

4. Alpha Color pastel sticks " Earth Tones" set

6. Dull Cote* in the rattle can

7. Paper respirator masks (lol)

8. Assorted soft haired sable type brushes (medium to small size)

9. Kryon flat camouflage beige spray paint

10. Rustoleum flat brown spray enamel paint

Thank You to all for the positive feedback. 

Gary Christensen

More please!

Please tell us that there will be more from Gary.  I'm particularly interested in how he does rust.

Thanks

Kerry

Finally watched Part 1 last

Finally watched Part 1 last night, quick question.  Can a hair dryer be used instead of a space heater?

Thanks Chris

@ Chris...

That's what Mike Confalone uses

Thanks Gary and Joe!  

Thanks Gary and Joe!

Heat gun

I own a heat gun to use on heat shrink tubing at work. Used it a couple of times to speed up my weathering process. First time OK. Second time I got a little less careful and I really paid the price.

 I know that a sane person would know better but hey, I had one already on hand and thought I could be careful.......not.

 Anyway, I bought a hair dryer and haven't had a problem since. 

Weathering Trucks

Awesome clinic Gary and Joe! Gary mentioned a simple and quick way to weather the trucks. Would there be a an opportunity to see how he does it? Thanks

Yep