Coloring Steel Bands for Water Tanks and Barrels

[hminky]

I have a "maybe this is a good idea" about making rusting steel banding
at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/tank_bands/

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/photos/tank_bands.jpg

Thank you if you visit
Harold

[RCH]

As always, another great contribution to the collective wisdom of the railroad modeling world. Thanks, Harold.

[hminky]

I have updated the article with a link to the prototype rust picture used for those who don't have a varied rust picture. See:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/railfan/8-11-06/pict0055.jpg

Harold

[FunValleyLine]

Very impressive and thanks for the tip!!!!

[hd-fatboy]

I use a 2 step process that gets amazingly real results.

Went to the local hobby supply store (Michaels) and found this neat item. 'Sophisticated Finishes' it is a 2 step process for creating rust. Gave it a try & this is the best for making things look like rust! I cannot get the cammera to focus close enough on the 2nd picture for the rust view.

They also have a patina finish for that old copper look.

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0235&channelId=


http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6219&page=2

[dnhouston]

Another great idea Harold! Thanks for the info.