SERIES 5: 1960s railway weathering

Welcome to a brand-new series from Key Model World covering weathering techniques for 1960s era goods wagons, passenger rolling stock and locomotives. Part One launches Friday August 18 at 8pm here on with Parts Two-Four launching each Friday exclusively on Key Model World. Part Two is FREE with a member account on Key Model World while Parts Three and Four are part of the Premium Subscription package which includes full access to our previous series as well as our archive of more than 6,000 modelling articles, page-turning back issues of Hornby Magazine and Airfix Model World, new and exclusive features and much more.

SERIES 5: 1960s Weathering guide

 

1960s Weathering - the series

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Railway weathering guides

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TransPennine Express Mk 5 weathering guide

With the deftest of touches, TIM SHACKLETON breathes fresh life into some of the most outstanding models yet released in ’OO’ gauge.

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EQUIPMENT GUIDE: Air compressors

Compressors are a must for successful airbrushing, but what should you be looking for? TIM SHACKLETON road-tests a selection of competing designs at prices ranging from under £60 to close on £500.

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Workstained Class 70

The General Electric Powerhaul Class 70 is the most powerful diesel locomotive on the modern railway, and it makes for an interesting weathering project. MIKE WILD explains how he brought his Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge model to life with a realistic finish.

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Weathering and detailing a Hornby LNER 'Q6' in 'OO' gauge

Operating your layout with only a limited selection of classes is entirely prototypical – but how do you make near-identical engines look different? TIM SHACKLETON shows how you can do it through weathering effects alone.

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WORKBENCH: Class 20 weathering – Part 1

The Class 20 offers potential for detailed weathering effects. TIM SHACKLETON brushes up on the basics of weathering with a pair of Bachmann Class 20s in 'OO' gauge.