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I tried out painting a box car for the first time. I'm much more used to making scenery and props for cosplay and D&D so am looking for some feedback. I plan on spending more time on the identification numbers as that seems to be the thing im missing most from a normal train car. What do you...

Buildings, wether you build from scratch or buy a kit improve a kit or buy ready to plonk, they often look that little more realistic with a touch of weathering, allowing them to sink into the background scenery. I often think if they avoid the floating look by just hiding the fact they just...

Box cars spread at the crossing for cars to pass at dawn

Hey guys, I'm back with some photos of some N Scale weathered cars. Some had been weathered previously and I've touched them up. Others are new. I have done a CN and CSX general service boxcar, a UP and CSX covered hopper in fertiliser service, and a CP Cylindrical covered hopper. I apologise...

Factory weathered and graffitied from Micro Trains, it\'s a beautiful addition to any scene.

Kitbashed from two Walthers kits and weathered. Track had not been laid at the time the photo was taken.

Kitbashed from two Walthers kits and weathered. Track had not been laid at the time the photo was taken.

90% done - weathered laser-cut wood deck on a Burlington Northern Walthers GSC flatcar.

Re-painted & adjusted roof hardware, rusted hinges, etc.

Re-painted & adjusted roof hardware, rusted hinges, etc.

Re-painted & adjusted roof hardware, rusted hinges, etc.

End detail shot, showing the KAdee brakewheel, modeled as though it would be a replacement for a worn old CR / PC one.

Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.

Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.

Here's a few comparison shots. the accompanying car is the same model, but a different road name, and its not weathered.

Repainted, decaled and custom weathered Intermountain 60' flat cars.

Repainted, decaled and custom weathered Intermountain 60' flat cars.

Repainted, decaled and custom weathered Intermountain 60' flat cars.

Repainted, decaled and custom weathered Intermountain 60' flat cars.