MoW - Blacksmith Car

[railbuilderdave]

here is a car I got to practice weathering and thought I would share with all to see what you think.  I need to add markings and weather the new couplers I added at the end.  The car I got was molded from a bright green plastic and boy did it look like a toy.  I recall seeing the photo on eBay and it wasn't anything like a toy and I think mine is not looking like a toy any more as well.

Here is a photo of the original model (not the ugly green color I ended up with).  I did think to take a photo back when I first started so this is all I have:


Now what I've done to it.  I did the salt trick to painting this car and I really like the way it works and I know I'll be doing more of it.








Dave

[Dave Schneider]

Dave,

Really nice job! You might want to add some dark washes to the sides and add some schmutz to the floor around the coal bin, forge, and anvil. My grandfather did some blacksmith work, and I recall that it was a pretty dirty business. The walls around the forge should be quite dark...maybe add some grimy/sooty black painted aluminum foil. Same thing for the stack.

Just some suggestions. It looks great.

Best wishes, Dave