Modeling How-To Painting & Weathering How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, Part 1

How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, Part 1

By Kent Johnson | August 28, 2024

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David recently installed new DCC decoders into his HO scale (1:87.1) Alco RS1 diesel locomotives. Now it’s time make what’s shiny and new appear more weathered, worn, and authentically detailed for the modeled era of operation. Follow along as David gets you started through the steps required to install realistic, fine details, before he begins applying subtle, painted weathering effects to various components.