Weathering a boxcar using airbrush and paintbrushes. Video and techniques shown are by Allen Rockwell.
Link to Part 2
Airbrushing does give the weathered models a better look. As i dont have an airbrush, i use pastels and Bragdon powders. The effects are good but not quite. The dust effect around the bottom of railroad cars can only be achieved quickly using airbrushing.
Pictures from the Moscow Underground showing depots and the modern stations, historic carriage and the newer rolling stocks.
Some old black and white railroad photos from the US National Archives.
This is not a railroad-related post but Michael Paul Smith’s method of photographing models might help us model railroaders take better photos of our dioramas.
NO PHOTOSHOP WAS USED IN THESE PICTURES. IT’S ALL STRAIGHT FROM THE CAMERA.
It’s the oldest trick in the special effects book: line up a model with an appropriate background and shoot.
He models in a larger 1/24th scale so it will look better using his methods but i’m sure if the HO-scale diorama is placed strategically, we might be able to pull off a “great railroad scene”. Scan through his photostream and hopefully like me, you might bring out your diorama’s into the sunlight.
Wired magazine details the five regions that will be getting the much needed money to finance the age of bullet trains in the US. Though the project completion dates are a long way off, hopefully the planners have the vision and fortitude to see this through.
A Great video by dashloc of the high speed line between Madrid/Barcelona in Spain.
A nice collection of Hi-Railers, dual purpose vehicles from all over the world, that can take to the rails as well as the highways.
The collections range from the practical, to the bizarre. These vehicles could be used by a group of vacationers or a small family.
A historic photo charter organized by Lerro Productions and hosted by the Steam Railroading Institute of Owosso, Michigan features the 765 and 1225.
This was exceptionally done complete with period cars and people. It was as if i was magically transported to the 1950’s!
Bonus: Check out the photo shoots done by Lerro Productions.
Field Trips with Sue is having a Thomas the Tank Engine Giveaway. The winners will be chosen via random.org and will be announced Friday morning (tomorrow). The prize pack includes: Talking Railway Knapford Station Set, Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails DVD, Repair and Go Station and Thomas Wooden Railway(tm) Engines: Victor & Hiro.
So if you have little railroaders or are a closet Thomas fan, sign up for their email and post a comment to enter the giveaway.
Good Luck!
Heart-warming story of a puppy who was rescued after being frozen to the track. The puppy, now named Track had gotten wet in a nearby ditch and when he tried to go over the rail, his icy fur froze to the track. Track now has a home and is doing well.
