These are the final two PCA’s in the rake of three. The same methods were used as in the original post. I was trying to have one light and one medium weathered, but I think they both turned out to be medium, thankfully they have subtle differences. All three are Australia bound to my friend Graham – enjoy Mate.
Just a light weathering on this brakevan, A wash and wipe with dilute matt black, airbrushed underframe and a little dry brushing. This is the latest product from Dapol and it is excellent – the roof is removable so that a Guard can be added – it also allows the veranda to be weathered easier.
This is the first of three PCA’s, I intend to do one lightly weathered, one medium and one heavy, this is the heavy.
Three main methods used on this one, dribbling a mix of paint and thinners, about 50-50%, airbrushing and dry brushing.
I researched lots of photos of PCA’s before starting, but I admit it was trial and error. Pleased with the results though.
Wyke Street only needs a couple of wagons, one for coal to restock the coaling stage, and the other is to take away the ash from the pits. These were both purchased cheaply and amended to my requirements, both received loads and were weathered. Both went very well, so may buy a cheap van for stores deliveries!
I have purchased some three link couplings – they arrived after I took these photos!!!
Here are two coal wagons that were recently released by Dapol in O Gauge – I started them a couple of weeks ago, but only just finished them off.
It has been tight, but the layout is now ready for its first Exhibition. The O Gauge shunting plank will attend the GOG Meet Up at Bury St Edmunds on Sunday (15/9).
My part in its development is now over after doing all the weathering of stock and buildings. I have also added an office building above the entrance and some barrels, pallets and loaded pallets.
I think Graham, the owner plans to add a portacabin or similar and some workers. That should pull it all together nicely.
Today the layout met some of its stock. We have a few minor amendments to do, but overall this was a very pleasing result. This is Grahams stock, I weathered most – but not all of these.
Here are the balance of the OO wagons for Peters Western Region Layout. These are Vans, Grains and Brakes. I have also included a photo of Peters Layout so far.
This is the start of the wagon weathering on Peters Western Region OO Layout – open wagons and tank wagons first, others to follow.
This is the second batch of my sons weathering requirement. I must say that N gauge weathering is not as easy as it may seem, at least I find it so. A least they will now look better on his layout?
PNA Railtrack – 3 in rake
Salmon – 1 in Rake
Limpets – 3 in rake
RMC Bogies – 4 in rake
Seacows – 5 in Rake
RES BG’s – 6 in rake
