Modeling With Dan! *ScaleTrains TTX Bulkhead Flatcar Rust Bucket!*

In our first official modeling with dan weathering video, we cover some tips and tricks on taking care of this highly detailed ScaleTrains bulkhead flatcar!

[@GordyVliek]

Very helpful, Gordy

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Great video!

[@taoskid8769]

I weather bare wood on flatcars by using layers of paint and then sanding them. Of course I live out west and we get a lot of sun/dry rot especially on narrow gauge and standard MOW cars. 1st I paint he bare wood with a dark brown, then a coat of light grey. Next is the color of the car (red, brown, etc.) after drying I sand it down with light fine sand paper. It takes off the original color then reveals the faded grey. You can vary the depth of the sanding to bring out a varied look all the way down to the dark brown, Finally add any chalk or washes as desired and seal it with dullcote. Thanks for the tips I will be building a bulkhead flatcar. Cheers!

[@dkservice424]

Working on model trains, listening to Led Zeppelin’s original soundtrack of the song remains the same. Awesome!
Outstanding work Dan!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Awesome job Dan. The wood damage effect came out great! the load really finishes off the car nicely.

[@stevenikitas8170]

Nice job...

[@jamesnicholas7180]

Awesome! Love your videos.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Wow😳 looks great 👍

[@Bosslifebiz661]

Awesome content Dan once again on top of the food chain 💪🏽

[@robertschmidt6383]

Excellent job Dan. That load looks great!

[@TrainWatcher1412]

As usual another great job Dan !!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Fantastic job. Looks like the real thing.

[@Howie2025]

Excellent work and tutorial. Fantastic

[@MLWQC]

That is looking very good. Well done

[@thomassalerno5203]

Thanks for sharing your impressive prototypical work. Question: When you perform your amazing work using a photo what you do with the opposite unseen side of the rolling stock…. Free lance, attempt to duplicate or other? Your help and technique commentary will be greatly appreciated!

[@tradupj]

Dan, debating buying an airbrush. I noticed you are using it without a venting / filter spray booth. Does using acrylics eliminate the need for a booth ? Are the fumes if any not an issue ?
Thanks for your videos.
Joel - Minneapolis

[@789train]

great job, as always lol ! where did you display the car on the track at the end of the video ?

[@tomr9509]

What is the thinner that you use with the oil paint.

[@DansRailroad2011]

Just Klean Strip brand paint thinner.

[@jimjohnston7688]

Dan, if I may ask, what is your preferred brand of dull coat?

[@beeble2003]

I believe he uses Testor's.

[@DansRailroad2011]

Testors dullcoat!

[@tonyromano6220]

This is evil! Such perfect equipment is too addicting.