George Dent ModelRail WeatheringExpert(DVD)

Application: Scale Models
Classification: E - Educational
Running time: 90 minutes
Format: DVD Region 0

This new DVD by George Dent (writer for Model Rail Magazine) is a superb in-depth guide to helping you achieve the very best bespoke weathering job possible. A variety of different techniques are demonstrated in this latest DVD in the Model rail �Expert� series.

Screen shot taken from Model Rail DVD
Although most models are supplied �ex works� from the box it�s easy to forget that railways are a naturally dirty environment. They operate within urban, industrial and rural areas, running through all weathers and, down the years, have carried all manner of materials.

Although factory-applied weathering has been offered on a number of ready-to-run models in recent years and, while this offers the customer more choice, the effect can often look one-dimensional. They are, after all, merely sprayed with a misting of brown and black paint as they pass along the production line.

Screen shot taken from Model Rail DVD
With the expert help of George Dent a variety of different techniques are demonstrated including easy weathering with Tamiya weathering Master pigments, applying faded shades of the EWS finish, aiming for a tired paint job but generally clean. Weathering track with an airbrush. Using Scenic Rust and Tensocrom Glazes on buildings. Producing a dirty loco, but weathered using paints and powders. Producing the look of a working but well cleaned loco, using metalcote enamels buffed-up to give an oily shine. The end of steam neglected look using a combination of techniques.

Also Featuring:

Iwata Revolution TR airbrush
LifeColor Tensocrom
LifeColor Rust & Dust set
Selected highlights:

Light weathering with Tamiya pigments
Distressed EWS livery on a class 37
Heavy weathering with windscreen wiper marks
Track weathering with an airbrush
Scenic rust and Tensocrom glazes on buildings
The battered and rusted look of a 16 ton mineral wagon
Realistic cleaned, oily sheen on an A4
Real coal and ash grease and grime on a neglected 8F