Flatcar Deck Weathering Tutorial

I talk about my weathering and distressing techniques followed by a video tutorial on how to do it yourself. Blog post "Kitbashing OwlMtModels (Part 4) F-50-Series Decks" (http://nightowlmodeler.blogspot.com/2...) is also up nightowlmodeler.blogspot.com for more information. Enjoy!

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Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Examples
1:09 PE 3669 Moderate Distressed Deck
1:35 SP 41186 Heavier Distressed Deck
1:48 Tools
3:55 Raw Deck Comments
4:30 Starting on a decorated model
4:57 The Ripping Begins
5:29 The Sawing Begins
8:35 The Aggressive "key-hole" Saw
9:30 Timelapse of weathering rest of deck
10:58 Comments on diagonal damage
11:15 Deburring with sanding stick
11:40 Comments about using the saw at low angles
15:35 Clean up the work area - Let's see the results
16:26 Time to go all Bob Ross on the deck!
18:17 Black wash - Bob Ross - Round 2!
20:07 Paper Towel, too much & fixing mistakes
20:56 Paint colors & drying deck
22:00 Ok, enough drying time - Bob Ross returns!
22:55 Minimal paint/dry brush technique
23:45 Color mixing - Don't be afraid
24:40 Adding water to make "wash" on deck and "Wet Drybrushing" techniques
25:30 Allowed to dry - Round 3! - Out of frame paint distractions - Pretty pictures!
25:58 Ok, I'm back now... on with the Territorial Beige!
26:45 More "Wet - Drybrushing" example for "Flaky" wood colors
29:07 Very dry brushing with 'wet' paint in brush - Good effect
32:26 Zoomed in view of highlight weathering
33:25 Too much paint? Finger blending time!
34:33 Burnt Umber wet-wash
35:55 Rub off the wash, and highlights with finger or paper towel
37:20 Overview of the deck at this point
37:43 Some other examples of deck weathering, Side-by-Side
38:50 F&C B&O P-11 Resin Deck Flatcar Example
39:30 Real Wood Experiment?
40:25 Comparing Seven Flatcar Decks
42:00 Discussion of SPMW 3605, Very heavy damage - removing boards.
42:45 SP 41186 Very rough deck closeup pan
43:08 PE 3669 moderate rough deck pan
43:31 Current project status after drying - Round 3!
45:50 Wash, wait, wub technique
46:40 Full Bob Ross Mode Engaged!
47:32 Some happy little splinters here...
49:00 Learning when to STOP!
50:07 Done!