Weathering a Berk: Step by Step Process

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Cool weathering job!

[@shortlinestudios]

Really nice man, dont ever really see people weather models like these so its nice to see someone do it

[@marslightmodeling1753]

I understand it can intimidating for some people to do any kind of modifications to a $1000+ dollar model. I personally have problem with it haha. I suppose the “risk” is worth it

[@shortlinestudios]

@@marslightmodeling1753 Understandable, and even if you make a mistake somewhere that can easily just be added on to the weathering lol.

[@porthuronerieproductions9980]

Have you ever left one of those Berkshires you have clean? The jet black look with the darkened rods and bright red builder's plate is an absolutely stunning look for them!

[@marslightmodeling1753]

Nah. I liked them weathered. Thanks though

[@TheBerkshireMainline]

So awesome! I have an Ho scale berk that I want to weather and I’m thinking of using your technique!! :)

[@marslightmodeling1753]

Good luck! Hope this helps

[@luvindemtrains]

Good work on this and thank you for taking the time to take us through each step. You can tell you have done this long enough that you make it look easy. As you stated at the end of the video, maybe next time you can give us a more demonstrative video. I know that can interfere with being a in a zone but if you just record a small part at the beginning of each step that would provide enough information. Keep up the good work and I will definitely be trying my hand at this.

[@marslightmodeling1753]

Thanks for watching. Like anything it does take practice but the technique is really simple and I think it’s far easier than using an airbrush with more textured results reflective of the real thing. Perhaps a third weathering video will be in suit!

[@betsy662]

Don't sell yourself short, your engine looks as good as Norm can do, you just do it a little differently!

[@jtbassgambler2594]

Ruined the value of train

[@marslightmodeling1753]

Don’t care

[@TJsModelTrains]

Ever heard the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”?Just because you can’t perceive the value of quality modeling and weathering. Doesn’t mean the value is ruined, in my personal experience you can take a $25 boxcar do a quality weathering job and it’s worth $85 plus. If you don’t like weathering and custom work then don’t bother watching the video.