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Realistic weathering model trains: freight car weathering without an airbrush

Quick start: what “realistic” means When people ask about realistic weathering, they usually mean this: the car stops looking like shiny plastic and starts looking like it’s been outside, handled, and dragged through a working railroad world. The trick is pattern, not darkness. A simple way to get that pattern right is to decide whether … Continue reading “Realistic weathering model trains: freight car weathering without an airbrush”

Weathering Mastery: Techniques to Bring Realism to Your Model Trains

🎨 Understanding Weathering: Bringing Realism to Your Model Trains Weathering is the art of making your model trains look realistic by simulating the effects of time, use, and environmental exposure. Rather than leaving your locomotives and rolling stock looking pristine, weathering adds dirt, rust, faded paint, and grime that you would see on real trains. … Continue reading “Weathering Mastery: Techniques to Bring Realism to Your Model Trains”

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