5. Basic model railroad locomotive weathering with Pan Pastels with Roger Kujawa

I’ll take you through some basic steps for first time users of Pan Pastels weathering powders on 4 locomotives.

[@TakeMeToChurchill]

Very helpful stuff here for a newer modeler, Roger. Going to have to try this out. Thank you!

[@alexanderbailey3128]

This stuff is super inexpensive for the exact colors in packs!! Thank you thank you thank youuu!!☺️☺️ this helps so much!!

[@bhrailroad8339]

Thank you for the video. Excellent work my friend..

[@garypyke1576]

Enjoyed your video. I just used pan pastel for the first time a few days ago on a test car.

[@modelrailroadbackshopwithr5967]

Gary Pyke That is cool. Im sure you will enjoy them. I’m looking forward to trying some freight cars.

[@michaelbroshears3053]

Cool job!!! Maybe a happy little rust spot lives here. Who does that remind you of? Keep up the good videos and guys hit the thumbs up.

[@modelrailroadbackshopwithr5967]

Michael Broshears Thanks Mike. Your railroad is an institution me.

[@TheGulfwind]

Really liked your video. I have been doing almost the same technique on my freight cars. A note on the "sponges" that come with the set. I found they are only good on a smooth flat finish. Going across grills, rivets, etc. tears them up quickly. Getting ready to do my first loco. A Bachmann Sound Value RS-3 decorated for the Seaboard Air Line. Found some great reference photos online to go by.

[@modelrailroadbackshopwithr5967]

RAPaul46 Gulfwind46 Thanks for the comments and ideas.

[@tczephyr3665]

If possible, make sure that the lights over your workbench are the same lights you have over your layout. It can make a big difference in the amount of weathering you apply

[@modelrailroadbackshopwithr5967]

That is a good point. Lots of times the layouts are a little darker. I just put up some LED lights and brighten up the layout. Thanks.

[@tomryan943]

I have a medium gray pan pastel, a black one and a white one. Can I combine two of them to make the gray lighter or darker??

[@southernrailfanning5516]

Important to note, when using an airbrush for spraying acrylic paint, brushed on oils, or weathering powders. They dry slowly and can be removed if you mess up. Rule of thumb, clear coat every layer, so if your next layer isnt right, just remove it with either water or alcohol. Its not hard at all.