Weathering Dapol Tank Wagon without an Airbrush | Weathering Model Railway

[@stevesmith4665]

One of my favourite channels, informative and therapeutic to watch thankyou

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you Steve. Glad to have you on board 👍🏼

[@tshores8980]

Well done sir!

[@jefwisse1957]

Today I learned a new method, great 👍

[@BuntersYard]

Glad you liked it

[@peacemeal3196]

Crazy good

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you. Glad you liked it

[@simplesimon2802]

For someone who has no idea how to do this (me!) this is very informative. Thanks.

[@BuntersYard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikloschriste9719]

Awsome job! Congrats and thanx for sharing!

[@petercane6376]

That is very impressive. You have made it 50 years old in 30 minutes.

[@User-3O3]

I wish I had your talents, man. If I could be just half as good as you one day, I'd be happy. You should be making a fortune at your craft and you are criminally underrated.

[@BuntersYard]

Ah thank you. Good of you to say so. The channel is steadily growing. I appreciate everybody’s support 🙏

[@lukestanier398]

The end result is just awesome!

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you

[@thescrapline4905]

I did leave a comment on Insta but hit send before finishing 😆 But to add, this is a really good example of how good weathering can be without even picking up an airbrush. I still to this day prefer had applied weathering and only look at the airbrush as a means of putting paint on before re-working, blending, filtering etc.. that same way I did with a paint brush. Keep them rolling, great job.

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you. I agree. Applying the paint with an airbrush is usually just the first step. I also tend to rub some off, or add an effect. For heavier weathering, the airbrush can be too fine and not leave any texture, so brushing, stippling or sponging is the way to go. For just a general layer of dirt and grime, you can’t beat an airbrush though

[@thescrapline4905]

@@BuntersYard agree with that in regards to a general layer of dirt. Before I got into airbrush work I'd hit all my underframes in powders and a touch of enamel wash and that was pretty much it, but would take an age to do so many layers. I would say that the airbrush is now my number 1 choice for doing underframes, cuts down the time and the end result is just as good if not better.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

I lived near white city Unigate depot when I was little around 1970 and you would see the sidings full of well weathered milk tanks and warships too ,nice work I use to ask my wife for her used make up brushes and sponges the looks she gave me until she realised what I wanted them for 😂😂😂😂

[@BuntersYard]

Thanks for sharing

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

Really enjoyed the film, finish looks excellent 👍

[@BuntersYard]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Guitar6ty]

You can do excellent weathering by using a childs water colour paint set but instead of water you use liquid soap as part of the mix. It dries matt and is quite robust and lasts as long as you want. Obviously if you want to make it permanent spray it with clear varnish.

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

Good weathering

[@IronHorseRailways]

Old tanker ready for the scrapper! Nice!👍 Enamal and oil paints always look better once dried fully.

[@BuntersYard]

You got that right!

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

Looks absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to try that on a wagon at some point. Oddly a sponge is what I used to do the rust on my water tower a year and a half. But then I've forgotten all about that technique until your video reminded me just now. So easily to forget all these techniques if you aren't using them regularly. Thank you for sharing.

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you for watching. It made a nice change from airbrushing. Certainly has a different texture and look

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

@@BuntersYard yep, definitely loving that texture, alright!

[@Colin399]

Superb

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you! Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Quite brilliant. A work of art. :-)

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@railway187]

Nice result - very interesting video for me, I also work without an airbrush

[@BuntersYard]

Thank you. I have to admit that some techniques give a nicer textured finish. Sometimes the airbrush can be a little flat

[@jonsloftrailway]

Great video! Can you tell me what paint you used for this?

[@kevsmodellingminute]

Thanks for that. I think I could have a go with brushes using your techniques. The tanker looks great. I don't have an airbrush and here's one more reason not to buy one :) . Cheers, Kev.

[@BuntersYard]

Glad to help. An airbrush isn't essential. It has its uses though

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Brillian work it just shows that you can achieve fantastic results without an airbrush. I have some covered hopper cars that i will be weathering soon once i get my hands on some weathering powders i can start those.

[@BuntersYard]

Sounds great. I’ll keep an eye out on Instagram for them

[@thestandardfour0699]

The tanker you chose looks great! I do love a three-wheeler. I have an air brush but i am pants at it. This is very informative for me and many others by looking at the comments. Great video and keep it coming .

[@BuntersYard]

Many thanks. Don’t give up on the airbrush. You’ll see by the comments fro the ScrapLine that we agree the airbrush definitely has its place in the weathering tool box. Practice on some old wagons and, as with most things, less is more. You can always add more paint. It’s more difficult to take it away. Good luck

[@thestandardfour0699]

@@BuntersYard i have loads of wagons i can practice on. It does have a space in the weathering box for sure

[@BuntersYard]

Go for it. By the way, if you soak your wagon in meths for 5 minutes, you’ll get most of the weathering off, and then you can try again!

[@thestandardfour0699]

@@BuntersYard thanks for the tip

[@royfearn4345]

Almost exactly the same method I use. I thought I might pick up a few tips but I guess great minds think alike. I model in both 0 and N and I seldom use an airbrush these days. Still fascinating to watch. Go well.

[@BuntersYard]

Ahh! Sorry I couldn’t teach you anything new 😂. Maybe next time? Thanks for watching Roy

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

Are you using acrylic paint?

[@burgermaster4u2]

Quick question..do you add anything on top of wagon to seal weathering powder etc? Thanks for sharing...love it will be back….👍

[@BuntersYard]

Sometimes. If it a wagon thats going to be handled then i'll use a matt varnish. One light 'dust' coat and then another coat when its dried. If you apply the first coat too heavily you can wash the powders away.

[@burgermaster4u2]

@@BuntersYard oh..thats great thank you for the help and Advise much appreciated..oh last question ( promise lol) do I add. Anything to the varnish….ie finners.water etc….or just add straight from the bottle….👍

[@StephenWilliams]

​​​@@burgermaster4u2 I used to use Testors Dullcote spray can. However, they stopped supplying the UK, so I now use Tamiya matt laquer. TS-80. It delivers a nice fine mist coat. I actually prefer it to Testors.

[@dougson56]

I have one question ! When you’ve used weathering powders do they adhere to the damp paint ! But a very interesting video and the waggon looks really impressive. 👍

[@andrewjditton]

You, Sir, have just got yourself a new subscriber! Awesome stuff. Your next challenge, should you choose to accept it, is weathering a diesel loco without an airbrush. If you need a subject, I can send you my old Hornby Class 29 :)

[@BuntersYard]

Challenge accepted! You’ll find my email address in the ‘about me’ section. Drop ma alone and we’ll sort it out. Welcome aboard! 👍🏼

[@mattseymour8637]

Nice weathering! Can I ask what sponge or cloth do you use to apply the weathering paints like in the video with?

[@maxheadroom7687]

Hi there, bit off topic but do you get any problems with these 6 wheel tank cars. I have 7 of the pre-weathered Dapol ones and they are a disaster on our club layout (PECO). I’ve checked and adjusted using wheel gauge and even tried substituting some of the wheel sets with Hornby ones to no avail. I tried adding 5g of weight to a couple of them but didn’t help. Any ideas?🇦🇺🤞🥺

[@BuntersYard]

Hi. Sorry that i haven't replied sooner. My layout is end-to-end, so don't really have any curves to negotiate. If i did though, i'd possibly look at removing the flange from the centre wheels. Maybe other viewers will have another fix?

[@ianrankin5686]

Hello good evening, I'm very interested in joining but obviously have to clear it with my partner? I know she definitely wears the trousers 🙂 ! I too weather models mainly old lima! If I'm successful in joining could I possibly get large sticker for my car? I'm being serious?.

[@BennyCFD]

Most weathering is not done with an airbrush................