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[Paint & Weathering Sponsored by: Blockchoice.com Custom Painting Services] Weathering an ExactRail Greenville Boxcar by jbaakko	December 26, 2011, 04:29:42 PM
An HO scale endeavor.
This article shows how I accomplished patching and weathering of an ExactRail Greenville 60' double plug door boxcar. Patching, repainting the doors, adding rust and some decals. Also, note there are TWO videos showing two of the weathering techniques used here. Read more ...

[Paint & Weathering Sponsored by: Blockchoice.com Custom Painting Services] Modeling P&W 2008 by jbaakko	October 30, 2009, 03:33:10 AM
P&W 2008 is a GP38-2, which I built for a customer.
Athearn GP38-2 stripped, detailed, and painted for P&W 2008. Read more ...

[Paint & Weathering Sponsored by: Blockchoice.com Custom Painting Services] ICE & DME paint by jbaakko	September 03, 2009, 08:14:55 PM
Painting ICE & DME blue & yellow units
Another recent project of mine required a good blue & yellow for Iowa, Chicago & Eastern, and Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern. Read more ...

[Paint & Weathering Sponsored by: Blockchoice.com Custom Painting Services] Modeling Rusty Bridges by Keith Wilhite by klwilhite	May 30, 2009, 10:48:32 PM
A new painting product/method for modeling rusty bridges
Step 1. Acquire Modern Masters Metal Effects Iron Paint and Rust Activator in the faux finish area of your local paint store. Step 2. Prepare your bridge model for priming and painting by cleaning off any dust or oily fingerprints. Step 3. Apply primer to your bridge with a spray can or an air brush, making sure all exposed surfaces are covered. Let dry. Step 4. Using a 50/50 mix of Iron Paint and water, apply the thinned Iron Paint to your bridge with an air brush. Allow to dry completely. At this point, the paint will be dark gray. Step 5. Apply the Rust Activator, making sure you have some paper towels available to sop up excess Activator that will tend to collect in the corners and horizontal surfaces of your bridge. Removing the excess will create a more even finish. Step 6. Allow the Rust Activator to dry, which will take a little while. Additional applications may be made to increase the rust effect. Step 7. Install bridge on your layout and add appropriate weathering to the supporting abutments or piers. Enjoy! Read more ...
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[Paint & Weathering Sponsored by: Blockchoice.com Custom Painting Services] Getting that faded look: Version 2 by jbaakko	April 03, 2009, 04:26:54 PM
Just how do you? A Second Time Around...
Paint & Weathering Simple, yet tough, right? Here's how I did it. Fading those trains! Read more ...

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Chasing UP 844 over Cajon, November 2011

By:AmtrakTitan455

UP's Living Legend's first trip over Cajon in 22 years.

Premise:

July 2011 was when UP announced 844 would be visiting Arizona and New Mexico for there centennial celebrations.

RPM West Coast 2012

By:jbaakko

RPM West Coast was held April 14th 2012

For it's second year being known as RPM West Coast, the meet was moved forward and held April 14th 2012, earlier this year then years past.

Our Train Layout Room

By:nevafels

Located in Harmon Senior Recreation Center, 4090 South 3600 West, Salt Lake City

-by Neva F.

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Weathering an ExactRail Greenville Boxcar

By:jbaakko

An HO scale endeavor.

This article shows how I accomplished patching and weathering of an ExactRail Greenville 60' double plug door boxcar. Patching, repainting the doors, adding rust and some decals. Also, note there are TWO videos showing two of the weathering techniques used here.