Diesel Weathering - Intermountain GEVO UP #5358 


This page was last updated on Friday, December 14, 2012 02:15:26 AM


 

 

 

Ok, above is the base model new out of the box. I am going to go through all of the necessary steps to convert this plastic model into a real gem!

 

 

The first step is to paint all door handles, grills, and louvers black. Don't worry about going outside the lines, we will see how we correct the over painting below. Only use enamel paint for this step! I use Floquil engine black.

 

 

Once the paint is fully dry (at least 1 hour), the excess over painting needs to be removed. I use a beauty product called Nail Tees and paint thinner (not paint remover!). The paint thinner is safe to use on both the paint and lettering of all factory painted models I have done which is all of them.

 

 

Above shows there is plenty of over painting that I have done when doing the model.

 

 

In this photo we see what the grills look like after the excess paint is removed. Note that I will need to go back and touch up a few spots but this should be easy to do.

 

 

In this photo we see what the grills should look like in there final form. You should see NO yellow on the grills, only black with NO over pain outside the grill area.

 

 

The same sequence as above only the other side of the model.

 

 

The same sequence as above only the other side of the model.

 

 

The grills in there final form.

 

 

Here are the louvers as painted.

 

 

This is what the grills should look like after wiping off the excess.

 

 

These grills are deep and need to be taped and airbrushed.

 

 

A view after airbrushing them.

 

 

These grills likewise are deep and need to be taped and airbrushed.

 

 

A view after airbrushing them.

 

 

The model ready to be weathered.

 


The model ready to be weathered. First, all windows need to be taped. I use post it notes cut to the exact size of each window. All paints used in airbrushing need to be thinned 1:7 paint to thinner. The model MUST have a coat of flat finish applied BEFORE any weathering colors are applied. This will prevent blotchy or uneven adhering of the paint to the model. The model is sealed with several coats of Pollyscale acrylic satin finish.

 

 

Once finished, the wheels need to be cleaned and wheel faces painted rust. This can be accomplished in one step using a wire brush with electrical contacts. While the wheels spin paint the wheel faces. Use the nail Tees you used to wipe off the excess paint from the grills dipped in Goof Off and clean the wheel treads. You need to go over them 2-3 times to get all the paint off completely.

 

 

Finally. chalk the roof and couplers. Spread a thick layer of chalk on the roof and wipe off the excess with foam makeup applicator's (far right from Wal Mart). Use a can of air to blow off the dust from the model. Inspect the model to make sure all dust is off the sides. The final step is to seal in the chalk with a good coat of Floquil flat finish. Do the entire model! The top will seal in the chalk and doing the sides will get rid of any blochy white spots left by the Polyscale satin finish. Remove the tape from the windows and your done.

 

 

 

 

 

The above four photos are the final finished model!