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FMS		#1 Posted : 18 January 2009 12:08:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Good Morning everybody! I would like to propose the following challenge: This is a picture from my first locomotive. I would love to start weathering this loco, on the other hand is an irreversible process and i need help with it. So my idea is (if you guys consider it interesting)with contributions and tips from you all, start the weathering process, by follwing your instructions. I will keep you posted with photos from the process and we will see wahat's the final result. Any volunteers? BR FMS
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Sander van Wijk		#2 Posted : 18 January 2009 12:29:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 20/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 2,248 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Göteborg, Sverige,		Interesting idea! My advice when it comes to weathering is not even related to paint or other technical issues. It's different. Before you start, search for pictures of the originals. Study those pictures carefully. Just to get an impression on where the prototype gets dirty, rusty, oily or worn. Every locomotive type has got its own spots where it accumulates dirt significantly. For instance Google images can be a good source to find those pictures. In this particular case you might find some useful pictures here: http://www.bahnbilder.de...and~Dampfloks~BR+86.html http://www.dampf-ade.de/...6,1,1,1,Baureihe+86.html Now you'll only need to hope there's a good picture of a dirty BR 86 around. Then a somewhat more technical advice; search for the handrails on the cabin. Those are ommitted by Märklin on their startset models, probably as a cost reduction measure. It would look great to add them. I seem to recall some forummembers already did the same. Perhaps someone knows which article codes you'd need. Finally, as you'll be painting your model anyway, it is probably worthwhile to paint the axle ends red, looks a lot better. Good luck!
		Sander --- Era I(b): K.Bay.Sts.B. and K.W.St.E.
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FMS		#3 Posted : 18 January 2009 12:34:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		I Sander! Thank you for your tips! BR
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FMS		#4 Posted : 21 January 2009 02:32:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Capitan's log 21-01-2009: There's a noisy silence arround here, space might turn empty... Sometimes it's better to be alone and I decided to start by myself. Warp speed for me!
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DTaylor91		#5 Posted : 21 January 2009 04:34:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 414 Location: Kennesaw, GA		BR, I would suggest finishing the "prototypical" paint job on the locomotive before beginning weathering. I posted awhile back on this very thing with my Br 86: https://www.marklin-user...ult.aspx?g=posts&t=10265 I have done a bit more to it since then, but have not started the actual weathering process yet. I'll post an update on that thread, or just throw a current photo up here, either one. Oh, and come back down to Earth with us, because "In space, no one can hear you scream!" Don
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FMS		#6 Posted : 21 January 2009 23:24:32(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Got that! Thank you Don! That's a nice tip!I will try to get similar type of paint. BR
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FMS		#7 Posted : 27 January 2009 02:24:39(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Capitan's log 26-01-2009: "Alea jacta est"
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FMS		#8 Posted : 28 January 2009 00:02:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		and still trying to do something with it...
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DTaylor91		#9 Posted : 28 January 2009 07:31:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 414 Location: Kennesaw, GA		I'm just wondering what you are going to do for lettering when you are finished? Don
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mvd71		#10 Posted : 28 January 2009 09:04:21(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Auckland,		Looks like a rusty old pile of sh*t, well done!
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ximoelx		#11 Posted : 28 January 2009 13:30:19(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/10/2008(UTC) Posts: 52 Location: ,		Congratulations, a very good job, looking forward to more progress. Regards ximo.
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FMS		#12 Posted : 29 January 2009 00:40:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Tkx guys. I'm still working on it. I could use a few tools that i don't have, but i think that i will manage.
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rcorreia		#13 Posted : 29 January 2009 22:29:21(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 255 Location: Lisboa, Portugal		You're doing a very nice work with the Br86... what would you do about the lettering on this locomotive? I'm curious about the work... Keep us posted... I might be brave enough to do the same to mine when you're finished. Cumprimentos
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FMS		#14 Posted : 01 February 2009 23:53:39(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi guys! Maybe you will be disapointed, but i bypassed the lettering on purpose. Many pictures from old locomotives, show them without any lettering. I could easely have taped the lettering and save it but that wasn't my goal. Maybe i'm doing something that violates the "model railroader weathering code", but i don't mind, my main goal it's to have fun with this hobby instead of beeing tied to technicality's or fundamentalisms.
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rcorreia		#15 Posted : 02 February 2009 00:16:42(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 255 Location: Lisboa, Portugal		Well, placing things that way - you're right :D
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FMS		#16 Posted : 03 February 2009 02:00:37(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Ricardo, for me this is the only way This is a hobby and a passion...i want to keep it like that
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FMS		#17 Posted : 10 February 2009 03:00:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi there! What kind of product should i use to weather the loco windows? They look very transparent for a old and rusty machine...
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DTaylor91		#18 Posted : 10 February 2009 06:59:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 414 Location: Kennesaw, GA		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by FMS <br />Hi there! What kind of product should i use to weather the loco windows? They look very transparent for a old and rusty machine... I'd just sprinkle some kind of dusty looking powder on them, then take a cotton swab and wipe it almost all off. This should leave a mostly clean window, with a ring of dust around the edge, which would make it look like a hastily-wiped window. Don
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FMS		#19 Posted : 10 February 2009 23:50:37(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi Don! Thank you for the tip! Regards
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FMS		#20 Posted : 22 February 2009 14:23:27(UTC) Retweet
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FMS		#21 Posted : 24 February 2009 13:07:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi! And now with some scenery. i hoppe you enjoy.
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rcorreia		#22 Posted : 24 February 2009 14:36:51(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 255 Location: Lisboa, Portugal		Enjoy?? Are you serious?? You've done an amazing work!!!! Great photos and scenery to go with it. Very nice indeed...
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FMS		#23 Posted : 28 February 2009 00:55:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi Ricardo thank you for your kindness! I need to talk with you about your modules, it's something that really interests me and you're the man! so we need to have a word about this hobby of yours! Ricardo, Se possivel gostaria mesmo de trocar umas impressões consigo a este respeito.
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mvd71		#24 Posted : 28 February 2009 01:16:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Auckland,		Very nice, I look forward to seeing more of your endeavours. Cheers..... Mike.
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Seetal		#25 Posted : 28 February 2009 02:12:28(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 12/11/2004(UTC) Posts: 548 Location: Maryland, USA		Now you will have to weatherize the rest of your hobby world! Great looking work. John
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FMS		#26 Posted : 28 February 2009 10:13:14(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi Mike, Hi John! Thank You guys so much! This was one of only two locomotives that I have made of plastic (hobby series). She was feeling miserable compared to her older sisters, the (Profi series). So I decided to give her something to make her feel and look more grown up...make-up!! It is rewarding to read your words.
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Caplin		#27 Posted : 28 February 2009 12:43:04(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by FMS <br />...It is rewarding to read your words. It was rewarding to see your work! Thank you.
		Regards, Benny - Outsider and MFDWPL
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foumaro		#28 Posted : 28 February 2009 12:45:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 08/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 4,420 Location: Attiki Athens Greece		I will never do something like that but i have to say that your work is very nice.
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FMS		#29 Posted : 28 February 2009 19:48:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Benny and Foumaro, thank You both!Specialy arround here these kind of words are priceless. I'm not that brave, i tried this in a plastic model i would never do it in one of mine metal locomotives.I'm considering the idea of trying this weathering experiments in wagons from the hobbie series...you know what? it's not that hard you only need a picture of a real one and some pigments and ink.
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steventrain		#30 Posted : 28 February 2009 20:43:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,606 Location: United Kingdom		Excellent.
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usta		#31 Posted : 01 March 2009 12:34:47(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 07/12/2008(UTC) Posts: 340 Location: ,		Good jop I like it. regards a.usta
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rcorreia		#32 Posted : 01 March 2009 22:04:18(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 06/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 255 Location: Lisboa, Portugal		Quote: [size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by FMS <br />Hi Ricardo thank you for your kindness! I need to talk with you about your modules, it's something that really interests me and you're the man! so we need to have a word about this hobby of yours! Ricardo, Se possivel gostaria mesmo de trocar umas impressões consigo a este respeito. I already sent you a message. I'll be glad to answer any doubt you may have.
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agvera		#33 Posted : 02 March 2009 00:26:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 146 Location: Nordelta, Buenos Aires		Congratulations! Your handy work is amazing and an inspiration source.
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FMS		#34 Posted : 15 March 2009 00:52:11(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Steven,Usta and Alberto, thank you for your words
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tim01433		#35 Posted : 15 March 2009 01:45:18(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 17/02/2007(UTC) Posts: 145 Location: , Oklahoma		You did a fantastic job! Tim Schreiner www.prancingponysales.com
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FMS		#36 Posted : 17 March 2009 03:41:00(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi Tim, Thank You! I guess that now my weathering experiments will be buildings...maybe wagons..locomotives represent too much stress
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Ranjit		#37 Posted : 28 March 2009 18:25:54(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/06/2003(UTC) Posts: 3,009 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA		Hi FMS, Congratulations on a job well done! Are you going to leave the locomotive the way it is, or do you plan to add insignia and other symbols? Cheers, Ranjit
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FMS		#38 Posted : 28 March 2009 22:11:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 01/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: PT		Hi Ranjit, how are You my friend? I'm going to leave the Loco like it is. Rusty, no road numbers or symbols. I must confess that I'm happy with the final result, I'm not Usta so for me this suits very well. What about You, thinking about weatherin experiments? Regards
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