Model Railroad VLog: Putting Scenery on the Interchange: Part 16

http://modelrr.oakviewresources.com/ Part 16:
This is a multi-part blog where I do some track work and put scenery on the interchange section of my model railroad. I continue putting together the Walthers ADM grain elevator. In this part I airbrush the model.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Model
• Railroad
• Scenery
• Hobby
• Scale
• Train
• scenery
• weathering
• track
• detailing
• arts
• crafts
• turnout
• roadbed
• backdrop
• painting
• grain
• elevator

[LouTAUs]

What compressor do you use/ recommend? I have a Testors that I bought new a while ago, but I don't like how it loses pressure as soon as I start spraying. Any advice???Thanks!

[thebige61]

@LouTAUs I have a cheap compressor I got at Harbor Freight a while back ofr about 60 bucks. It's "ok" but not great. I'm looking into getting a bigger 100psi 3 gallon compressor and then adding a pressure regulator to drop the pressure to 40 psi.

[RABlaney]

Put the can of propellant in a bowl of warm (not hot) water. It keeps it from getting too cold and losing pressure. Then you do not have to shake the can. I use a Badger 150.

[thebige61]

@RABlaney Great Idea! Thanks for the tip.

[lanesteele240]

you should prime your stuff first, you get a better finish and primer can fill in some small imperfections. but it can also take away detail, these models dont have much detail so dont worry bout that. 

[thebige61]

@lanesteele240 I'll keep that in mind the next time I do a model like this. Thanks for the tip.

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[Zakaleeno]

why did you paint the car spout shed it is normally made out of metal and most elevators are painted white???

[arkiepoo]

i dont know about yours, but before i had a compressor my tinned airbrush propellant was a mixture of propane and butane which come out with the paint, so if you did have a sparks in your spraying booth it would probably explode..

[BigAndTall666]

Are there any up-coming videos about "weathering", or do you prefer the sterile look of painted plastics? -Yeah, dumb question, but i like modeling (1:35 scale WWII German armour, wich is the most colorful militaria) and i like to look at what others are doing, and i find a child like pleasure in watching other people enjoying their hobbies (trains - airplanes - panzers - it don´t matters...it´s all good). -Just wondering! :-)

[BigAndTall666]

I started out with buying a Badger model 150 (small boxed set) dual-action airbrush and have never regretted my purchase, that is one versatile and trustworthy tool. The sooner you get the "feel" regarding dual-action, the longer you will enjoy airbrushing. Best tips: Don´t be scared about "dual-action", don´t use paints / colors that are too thick ("semi-skimmed milk"-like, works well), KEEP YOUR TOOLS CLEAN!!! Also buy a GOOD (need not to be expensive) compressor and a moisture trap! :-)