I started doing this car up at Mike’s over the
weekend and I am about 95% done with it now.I just need to
finish the trucks, wheels and couplers and I think this guy will be ready for
the rails. Watching Mike weather cars is something to see cause he just goes at
it without hesitation and certainly inspires the hell out of me, to
strive toward excellence in weathering as well. This car was done using one color of oil and two colors of powder.Only the Dullcote was sprayed from an airbrush, but that could also have
been done with a spray can. Halfway through, I was struck with a bit of fear and wanted to quit
before I “ruined the car” when it looked like this photo below.
Weathered yes, but lacking any real contrast and the impact I had
initially hoped for, given the cars cool periwinkle color. Mike convinced me to keep going, and I began to hit the car with some
Titanium White oil.I was instantly excited with the results and happy I had gone beyond where
I would have likely stopped. I’ve learned from Mike this weekend among other things, to be bold
when approaching weathering, as the most it could cost you is a car and your
ability to move beyond your current skill level. When we venture beyond our comfort zone, we are able to create huge
breakthroughs in our modeling and in other areas of life as well. I wish you guys some breakthroughs of your own this week...
Have great day!!
Ken Karlewicz
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