After watching weathering videos on Trainmaster's TV featuring Gary Christensen, Mike Confalone, and TSG, I weathered my first car using a mix of their techniques. 

I chose to begin with a UP gondola which will be used in MOW service.  I figured if I went overboard, it could still look reasonable for MOW service.  Plus, gondolas usually look pretty junky.

I found the techniques and materials to be pretty forgiving and can be adjusted before sealing in dull cote.

Good evening! I'm new to the MRH forums, but have found lots of terrific insight here, all for the price of a thunderstorm. 

Just finished an Intermountain PS 4750 kit that has been modified to a Trinity Rail covered hopper with Plano etched parts, and painted and decaled it as well. Then the trouble begins, slight nudge of a poorly placed elbow and there it goes to the floor.

The question is, how often does everyone else get into this issue?

Second question is, where do I find the a ladder and a spare train line without buying a whole new kit? Although that may not be a bad idea since I am building 4 and the spare parts would be handy.

Shane

I  recently  acquired  a  small fleet of tank cars that I  need to add some weight.  I plan on drilling a small hole in the bottom  and adding shot.  From your  experience, do I add glue  and  then plug the hole or just plug  the  hole and let the weights adjust as necessary?

Would  love to hear the disadvantages  of either/both approaches.

Ken