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Fergmiester
05-12-2006, 01:06 PM
Well it made it home in one piece! after a 500mile airplane trip in my duffle bag, in a box surrounded by bubble rap and other kits.
As this is my first attempt weathering with chalk be gentle. Realizing I might have been a bit too heavy with the chalk. I'm still debating whether to put decals on it. The lighting is in place but I have yet to hook it up.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/fergusfrancey/ajr.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/fergusfrancey/ajs.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/fergusfrancey/ajt.jpg

Fergie
Trucula
05-12-2006, 01:31 PM
Very nice job!!...I'd be proud ....:)
Steve B
05-12-2006, 02:35 PM
Spot on Fergie, you have not gone overboard with the chalk
Railphotog
05-12-2006, 03:33 PM
Looks MESSey! :)
CSX_road_slug
05-12-2006, 05:18 PM
Very convincing Ferg! Did you spray a protective layer of dullcote over it?
RexHea
05-12-2006, 06:34 PM
Looks just right to me and very real looking. Personally, I would rather use
chalks that anything else. I am not as experienced as others, but unless I am going to be touching a model I don't coat the chalk with anything. Glad it made the trip and didn't end up in the bone yard.
PNKFLOYD
05-12-2006, 07:40 PM
Fergie- Nice job!
Let it sit on the layout a few weeks and a layer of dust will weather it some more!:D :D
NZRMac
05-12-2006, 07:57 PM
Looks great Fergie.

Ken.
GrandpaCoyote
05-12-2006, 10:55 PM
Fergie,

Class act! Very good job man.

Peace.
Coyote
WK&GL Pres
05-13-2006, 12:45 AM
Well Done!!! The weathering is subtle and looks like the tower has been in "service". A little collection of dust is not necessary, she looks like she has been there for a while.

Will
rhoward
05-13-2006, 02:02 AM
That coaling tower is a MESS! Sorry fergie, I just couldn't help myself. Fine job of weathering, it looks right at home on the layout. Glad it made back home without a misshap....;)