DDalells Wagon Weathering Wrangle Contribution

To Kick off my time on the Forum, I'm gonna have a go at the Weathering Wrangle Comp
The wagon that I have chose for the Challenge is the Auscision NODY open wagon as below.

The wagon is variation represents the wagons of the 3rd back as delivered between 1980-81, the wagon will be weathered to a represent the wagon in around the Mid 90s afterbeing used on the Cobar Concentrate train for a period of time over the years.
Being of a steel body Construction the mixture of Silver, Zinc and Lead Mud mix that they carried has caused the lower body sides to rust out and over time needed to be cut out have replacement panels added.A photo representing can be found on Norm Brays Frickr Page. See below


To Achieve this I would be using the Following Products
-Auscision Nody
-Various Evergreen Styrene Shapes left over from different Prodjects
-Humbrol and Tamiya Paints
-.010 Brass Rod
-AMI weathering Powders
ToolsRequired
-Various Drill Sizes
- A sharp Blade
.Files
As they are purchased as a 4 Pack I will be only Showing the Progress of 1 Wagon but will show all 4 in the Finished product
Time to Get stared Check Back Soon

Dave

 

Thanks for the Confidence Guys
As easy as it would be just to do the work then just show the weathering I would rather show you guys with a How to guide of just how the process works.
Now back to the Model
Photo 1
First the model was deconstructed with bogies and Couplings where removed and put aside.I also removed Logo and Data panels from the side as they will be relocated a few mm higher once modifications have been finished. Wheel sets have been removed from the side frames and had placed toothpicks inside the side frames to stop paint and other material getting inside.
Photo 2
Once ready I Remover the 3lower steps on each sideThe side was then drilled in the lower section of the body between the floor and the Tarpaulin rail along the vertical corrugation. this was to make it easier to cut out the sections to be replaced.Once I cut one section I noticed the structure had become week so will only cut one section out at the time
Bogie side frames have since been painted a grime mix to give a base colour for weathering
After looking at the prototype photos and videos of them running I have noticed that there was various modifications made with different height and paneling sections removed. I will model this on the different wagons I have but this one will be as pictured as above

next step will be to cut out the section needed and then fit the new pieces in the side.
Cheers
Dave

 

Updates Keep coming
Due to this weather we have been having tonight I managed to get the next part of the Wagon done.
After the holes were drilled I cut out the section out to the tarp bar to create the opening. As this was too narrow for the Plating needed I filed back towards the top of the model till it was the right size

once this was done I was ready to cut styrene out to make the cannel needed when I noticed that I had some C channel styrene that was the perfect size and would work for what I was trying to do.

it was a matter of just tiding it up but didn't take long till it was right.Have now progressed with the door channeling which I found that some smaller C channel that I had would do as well.

The 2 plates have been glued in and will leave the wagon to dry before moving on to the next section
One thing that has been done since the photos where taken, the steps have seemed to loose the second step over time I have since remove this and photos will come next time
Don't think I will have another post today but you never know
Cheers
Dave

 

Well I did say that I didnt think that I would have another post tonight but here it is.
Decided that I should have finished the whole side of the wagon and let it dry in one go instead of stages.
It took just over 1 hour to complete the side, as the process starts to get easier.

Pictured above with one of the other wagons showing a different plating that was added to a few wagons over there life. Also you can see the Steps that have been modified as mentioned in the previous post.
Hopefully if all goes to plan the other side will be complete tomorrow and then on to the important stuff
Cheers
Dave

 

Reidy wrote:

Thanks Reidy
At the price I paid the other day for the pack of 4 it really did hurt when I cut the first holebut think that its worth it now and will be a unique wagon when done.
Dave

 

Another Day another Undate
Work has commenced on the other side of the wagon but thought it was time to add some Weathering to the side frames after the initial Coat of grime from the second post after looking at phpts of there bogies I decided to add a light wash of white over the bogies to give it that aged look.
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This has given depth to the sides and also I gave it a heavier coat to the top plate of the spring while I was there.
Onde this was done and dry, I went about painting the bearing cover blue to match this particular wagon



More to come once the glue dries
Dave

 

Ron wrote:

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