rickoshea52
SMF Supporter
I have a rake of these Bachmann SSA 51 ton scrap wagons that I have weathered inside and out but I'd like to add loads to them.
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I've seen other modellers add loads using swarf and old sprue which looks completely unrealistic. Some companies also make ready to use loads of bailed scrap metal but I don't want five identical loads so had a think about it and came up with using crushed tin foil.
Using my daughter's Lego as a mould for two different sized bales, tear off bits of foil and stuff them into the mould then squeeze them with another block of Lego to form them.
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When you have enough bales put them in an old yoghurt pot and add a thinned down mix of rust coloured paint, put the lid on and give it a shake. Let the bales dry then add them to your chosen wagon. A touch of coloured paint here and there breaks up the drabness and suggests crushed scrap cars etc.
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The loaded wagon. It needs a bit more scrap though.
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I've seen other modellers add loads using swarf and old sprue which looks completely unrealistic. Some companies also make ready to use loads of bailed scrap metal but I don't want five identical loads so had a think about it and came up with using crushed tin foil.
Using my daughter's Lego as a mould for two different sized bales, tear off bits of foil and stuff them into the mould then squeeze them with another block of Lego to form them.
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When you have enough bales put them in an old yoghurt pot and add a thinned down mix of rust coloured paint, put the lid on and give it a shake. Let the bales dry then add them to your chosen wagon. A touch of coloured paint here and there breaks up the drabness and suggests crushed scrap cars etc.
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The loaded wagon. It needs a bit more scrap though.
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