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Scotland, Modelling, (very)Amateur Philosophy

Alba Weathering and Finishing

I have spent a number of years developing the art of finishing models to give the appearance of a piece of working metal.
Here a few examples of my journey.

Hornby B1 given 1960s, hard working finish.
Hornby B1 given 1960s, hard working finish.
Hornby B1 portrayed in clean mid-1950s condition.
Hornby B1 portrayed in clean mid-1950s condition.
A selection of steam-era vans.
A selection of steam-era vans.
Bachmann loco in well-used but clean condition.
Bachmann loco in well-used but clean condition.
Bachmann 45 ton tank in workstained livery.
Bachmann 45 ton tank in workstained livery.
Private owner scrap wagon. (They got much worse than this!)
Private owner scrap wagon. (They got much worse than this!)
Told you so!
Told you so!
Dog-eared ensemble!
Dog-eared ensemble!
My pet Class 37 from the 1980s!
My pet Class 37 from the 1980s!
100 ton tank. Still in service today in similar condition.
100 ton tank. Still in service today in similar condition.
BR Airbraked open wagon from the Speedlink era.
BR Airbraked open wagon from the Speedlink era.
Back dated to have representation of gangway doors, modified bogie detail.
Back dated to have representation of gangway doors, modified bogie detail.
How Haymarket turned out their A3s in 1956!
How Haymarket turned out their A3s in 1956!
Fairly ex-works blue, circa 1967.
Fairly ex-works blue, circa 1967.
Well-maintained Mixed Traffic black, circa 1955.
Well-maintained Mixed Traffic black, circa 1955.
70035 in very rough, end of career condition.
70035 in very rough, end of career condition.

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5 responses to “Alba Weathering and Finishing”

  1. craigjamieson444 Avatar
    craigjamieson444

    Dave is a pleasure to deal with, his use of subtle colouring is always just right and never overdone. He definitely has the knack.

    Reply
  2. Hornby BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 Review | Loco Yard Avatar
    Hornby BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 Review | Loco Yard

    […] this, I suspect a professionally weathered Hornby 4MT (done to the standards of the like’s of Alba weathering) would look perfect.  In short, given a choice between a Bachmann 4MT 4-6-0 and a Hornby version, […]

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  3. Tim Hale Avatar
    Tim Hale

    dave,

    Do you fancy something different? I have a cheapo plastic 1:45 farm trailer that needs turning into something believeable….. Tim

    Reply
  4. Paul Stapleton Avatar
    Paul Stapleton

    How can I contact you about getting some weathering done please?

    Reply
    1. maxstafford60093 Avatar
      maxstafford60093

      Hi Paul. Please email me at maxstafford60093@gmail.com and let me know what you need.

      Regards.

      Dave.

      Reply

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