HO Rusty Rail Shay Scrap Heap

[PNKFLOYD]

I recently acquired a cast Rusty Rails Shay scrap heap from a friend. This casting seems to be discontinued by Rusty Rails, so it is especially meaningful to me.
Here is the raw casting.

The detail is incredible on both sides.

Had to wash the casting to remove the mold release.
Sprayed with gray primer and applied a blackish base coat to the engine.

Added a little color and rusty areas.

And here is the other side.

A few more highlighted spots and more rust on the other side.

I will let the paint dry for 24 hours before the fading washes are applied.
More to come.

 

[migalyto]

Thats going to look great!

 

[Old 97]

Where on the layout is it going?

Looks great BTW.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

Where on the layout is it going?

I have a roundhouse with an empty corner, at present.
I have other junk piles to add there, too.

 

[NorthBrit]

Excellent work, Mikey.

One thing to remember (which I am sure you know) ensure the ground around the model is similar giving an overall run down appearance.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

This picture shows the lucky 13 Shay with a light gray wash to give a slight fade to the paints.
After the wash dries thoroughly, I will use another darker wash to tone down the colors.

 

[Bellwald]

Well done. Congrats.

 

[Old 97]

This picture shows the lucky 13 Shay with a light gray wash to give a slight fade to the paints.
After the wash dries thoroughly, I will use another darker wash to tone down the colors.
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The Lucky 13 cab looks like perfect hobo quarters.
I can imagine a curtain of sorts, across the cab entrance.
Small pile of wood for the burner. Just enough to keep warm.
Crates to sit and eat on. Maybe play cards too.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

The Lucky 13 cab looks like perfect hobo quarters.
I can imagine a curtain of sorts, across the cab entrance.
Small pile of wood for the burner. Just enough to keep warm.
Crates to sit and eat on. Maybe play cards too.

That is a good suggestion that I will keep in mind.
After the grunge wash dries, I'll take another picture for you.

 

[Old 97]

That is a good suggestion that I will keep in mind.
After the grunge wash dries, I'll take another picture for you.

Please do! I love seeing everyone's work. It's good stuff.

 

[Espeefan]

Nice!

 

[PNKFLOYD]

The right side of the last wash of dirt and grime.

And the left side I had to elevate for the picture. The flash has washed out the picture somewhat.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

The Lucky 13 cab looks like perfect hobo quarters.

I looked for some hobo figures in my collection, but did not find any hobos.
I did add a few final touches that will be okay if I add the hobo camp in the future.

 

[Old 97]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PNKFLOYD]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!
It turned out better than I thought when I started.
All the weathering info on rolling stock has really helped me think about different viewpoints.