Weathering Trains

[A-17]

hi just wanted to know does any one here weather trains like i do in HO scale Model. Since i am new to the Lego trains and don't actually have one yet i can't show you an example but could of my models but that would be violating the rule to only discuss Lego.

[peterab]

hi just wanted to know does any one here weather trains like i do in HO scale Model.

Not quite what you mean I suspect, but there is a thread on the Flickr LEGO train Mocs group which has many examples of purist weathering.

[A-17]

This is what i meant, sorry just learnt that it did not upload, now the thing won't sorry bout that i'll keep trying

Edited August 11, 2011 by A-17

[WesternOutlaw]

Feel free to discuss the topic here as well. There's been a number of our Train Tech members who have created some nice weathered trains.

[A-17]

here it is see how the train looks old and worn that is weathering. you can do that to all things. sorry still does not upload My linkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TCDD_DH33121.jpg copy that and put it into google sherch

Edited August 11, 2011 by A-17

[WesternOutlaw]

I think most understand what weathering is.

[JopieK]

here is at least how the model guys and gals do it:

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/158692.aspx

[drdavewatford]

Given the profound effects of prolonged (or even not so prolonged...) U.V. exposure on LEGO bricks, one solution might be to take a random selection of bricks that'll make up the outer surfaces of the loco or rolling stock and just leave them outside in the sun for a few weeks.... It should fade them enough to get a less uniform, weathered appearance.

This of course won't work so well if like me you live in the UK where we don't get much sun.....

;-)

Dr. D.