A simple but effective way of weathering Accurascale 21t Mineral wagons

A quick review and demonstration of weathering the OO Accurascale 21t Mineral wagons, Using weathering powders, Varnish, Paint and thinners.
The video takes you through a process I used and i am very pleased with the end result. Also a short running session of the wagons after completion.

[@IronHorseRailways]

Good job mate, best way to use powders is a good base for them to stick to, as you did - yes with handling you'll get dirty finger tips but it's nothing can't be touched up later.
Another way is to use air brushes and paint, but then I find that it never really quite looks the same as there's zero texture with the paint method... Also easy to over do it!

[@richarddelacamp1424]

Nice Job Richard. They look fantastic.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks Richard.

[@Gus-jb8cm]

Nice weathering! Great looking wagons as well!

[@ВалерийФилиппов-д8о]

Very good video.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Wagons look great, good weathering too 🙂👍🏻

[@CHESEABUN]

Thank you Mark. It was great therapeutic fun doing these. A lot of it is total and error sometimes.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice job Richard. I would say you have captured the look of these wagons very well. Weathering is one of my favourite things to do.- Nicholas.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks, weathering is very rewarding. If it goes right of course!

[@angusbloxham6066]

Hi Richard. Another great how to video. It's made me want to give it a go for the first time..... Just seen the time!!! I don't think the neighbours would be happy with me making noise in the attic at this hour, tomorrows another day, but I will give it ago as you have made it look easy.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks, it really isn’t difficult. You just have to have an eye on what you are doing. It’s very rewarding as well. Just watch the mess from the powder. Use a picture of the internet of the wagons you are weathering of the Internet. Cheers Richard.

[@CHESEABUN]

I’ve just realised it’s you Gus! We will have to do another meet up soon.

[@angusbloxham6066]

@@CHESEABUN Sound good. I will have to get some of that Citadel Typhus Corrosion and Ryza Rust that Richard de le Camp and you talk about, it takes it to another level.

[@alanrobertson9790]

I've looked at a few of the technique videos and weathered my own set of Hornby MSVs as these were the cheapest wagons to experiment on. Basically used your method with a trick from MarklinOfSweden where you get some brown pastels, file them down and get a powder that is ideal for pitted rust. The technique on this video is commendably simple. a lot of other methods need you to put the paint on and then rub it off.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thank you for the kind comments Alan. It’s just something I experimented with, Worked.so I upload it. Really glad it worked for you.
Richard

[@darrelldeltic807]

Nice one Richard, you’ve done a fantastic job on those wagons, they definitely look the part 👍

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks Darrell, I am really pleased with the effect. Will arrange a meet up soon?

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@davidcook380]

Great Video , I have stopped trying to clear coat over powders like you said it totally ruins the effect , i just use lacquer first which holds the powder in place as you did .

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks David. Yes tried spraying lacquer to finish before and it does ruin the effect with weathering powders.