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My first SierraWest model
I have always liked the looks of Brett’s models. Even though I model in S/Sn3 when I saw the Truck Repair kit I knew I wanted to build it. So I asked another local modeler here in St. Louis, Rich Rands, if he would like the model on his layout. Of course he said yes so I ordered my first SierraWest kit.
As of now I have the castings primed, the sidling colored, three of the wall frames built, and about a dozen casting painted. The only problem so far is the pewter casting came out of the Rio Grande pewter oxidizer gray not black. Any suggestions as to why or what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Once I figure out how to get pictures on the forum I will post some pictures of my progress. Thanks Randy
As of now I have the castings primed, the sidling colored, three of the wall frames built, and about a dozen casting painted. The only problem so far is the pewter casting came out of the Rio Grande pewter oxidizer gray not black. Any suggestions as to why or what to do would be greatly appreciated.
Once I figure out how to get pictures on the forum I will post some pictures of my progress. Thanks Randy
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I hope this works. Here should be a picture the colored siding for my Truck Repair..
Are you happy with the color of the metal castings? If so, no need to go darker.
Some of them have a brown cast rather than gray.
PCB echant will turn them really black, I've used it before. I dont think I did it on the little hammers and wrenches but bigger things were fine. Do a test one and make sure to put it straight into water afterwards to stop the reaction.
The powder is just a residue, they look fine.
As I take them out of the water I usually scrub them with an old toothbrush to clean them off and eliminate the residue, when dry it works ok too.
The buffing will also make a big difference.
Many great modelers here if you need help.
But so far you are on the right track
Fine, sharp, distinct, scratches and the rusting is not over done.... I went too far on my last set of barrels and wasn't happy, I need to back it up to where yours are.
Looking forward to more.
Thanks for the thanks, I hope those two threads are helping you, and others.
I think I will try to start on the siding today and maybe paint a few more castings. Thanks again for your comments. Randy
I love the look of the tarpaper waterproofing on the inside of the walls that Brett put into this kit.
Good save and good advice for others on the prismacolour markers for touch up, great tip.
I've used them in the distant past to colour board ends but find chalk easier on them these days.
Keep the updates coming...
Here are two more pictures. The first is the siding on the right wall of the truck repair. Of course I need to add the battens and the gable end. I did all of it with the ends of wood that I accidently broke while I was wiping off the chalk.
The second picture is the new toy I got last year. It has a protractor so that any angle is able to be sanded repeatedly. It also has a knob that can be used to set the length of a board. I used that on the studs in the frame work. Will I am going back and work on the left wall. Thanks, Randy
(Great job on the knots, perfect size and 'K'not overpowering...)
Brownbr, the derrick was a Rusty Stumps kit. Again I built it for Rich Rands. I will post some pictures later.
Ok, here is the second picture as promised. the marker got rid of the white spots.
I guess the old saying is correct. When in doubt read the instructions. I went back and read and followed the instructions about posting pictures by Bill.
Now for the good side of the ends of the two end wall of the truck repair.
My third wall siding is shown below. However, I think I am going down to the workshop and start doing some painting of castings. I will reread KarlA's posts on painting some of the shelves. Thanks for looking, Randy
Here is what I did tonight. finished up three trash cans and two boxes. I did several other castings with CA. I wand to do a few of the castings now so that I don't have all of them to do at once. thanks Randy
Am enjoying your thread here, well done.