Weathering a BNSF Hopper

This video is a general overview of how I go about weathering some of my cars.

The model is an old Roundhouse kit that had some basic work done to it to improve the details quality and prototype fidelity. I thinned the grabs rather than replace them, added some drop grabs, crossover platforms, crossover grabs, Kadee brakewheel, cut levers, air hoses, semi scale wheels and Proto 2000 trucks. The roof hatches were reworked and the discharge gates shortened.

I generally will use craft acrylics for the majority of my weathering as they are easy to manipulate and mix to a variety of colors. Not to mention they are cheap. The video can help explain how this is possible.

I use oils for things like grime, filter washes, and for anything that needs gently feathering (graffiti for example).

Powders are used for grime and dust and can be easily feathered out to produce realistic effects.

For more pictures of the model see here: http://theweatheringshop.com/kevin470...

For other models of mine see here: http://theweatheringshop.com/kevinmod...

For weathering questions and inspiration check out the Rustbucket Forum: http://theweatheringshop.proboards.com/