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Update...

So I'm taking a break from working on engines/rolling stock. Thought I'd take a look at that Plasticville Switch Tower and see what I could do.

As a refresher course, I took a wall panel and distressed the plastic to try to make it look more aged and less perfect. Using the edge of the razor saw and an X-acto, I set about creating some wood grain and such. Below is a comparison photo. The untouched wall panel on the left, the distressed panel is on the right. Over to the left is the steps assembly that I also distressed.

SwitchTowerDistressing

I next took the platform, and made an overlay for it using V-grove styrene. I then used some 100 grit sandpaper to add wood grain, and followed that up with some draws of the X-acto to add some hints of splitting hither n' yon. (And carved in a few knotholes while I was at it.) Lastly, I carved the ends of the boards to be a bit uneven to indicate wear n' tear and such.

SwitchTowerNewPlatform

When I'm ready to start the painting process, the first color will be base gray. I may highlight the base gray by dry-brushing with lighter and darker gray to add some variation. That done, all gray painted parts will get a wash of India Ink/alcohol mix. The ink wash will settle into the wood grain that I added as well as into the seams, corners/etc.

The trim will get "Roof Brown", likely dry-brushed in place, and "Depot Buff" will be dry-brushed onto the clapboard areas to simulate worn paint.

It's been a long time since I've used the above techniques to achieve the old wood w/worn paint look, but I figure it will all come back to me as I move along.

Engines/Rolling Stock...

Sort of watching a couple engines on the Bay. I could be interested in either, but doubt that I'm ready to shell out the loot that would be needed to get both. Probably wouldn't hurt to hold off purchasing either of them, instead letting my hobby funds recover. OR, just decide which one to try for, and let that be it for a couple/three weeks. We shall see.

All fer now!

Andre

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