The "new" JJJ&E In N Scale

[Powersteamguy1790]

Looks great .  I use AIM weathering powders, only because that is what I stated with for weathering.  Are the ones you use the ones that don't need to be over sprayed to stay on?

Thanks Curt. The Bragdon Weathering System requires no over spraying. The weathering on that GP-9 is over six years old.  I've been using the Bragdon Weathering System for over 15 years.

http://www.bragdonent.com/weather.htm


"This weathering powder will adhere to any non-glossy surface. It is NOT chalk. One quick step gives a very realistic rusty, dusty or sooty surface - instantly. No drying or curing is necessary. Use sparingly; a little goes a long way. This product is made from real rust and other weathering agents that have been ball milled to a particle size over 100 times finer than chalk and blended with a pressure sensitive, dry adhesive. Self adhesive to most surfaces. Nonmagnetic and Nontoxic"


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[Powersteamguy1790]

An early color photo of the SP #3508 GP-9 showing an overhead view of the diesel. The diesel parts on top of the diesel shell are an Antenna, Steam Generator, Rotary Beacon and Stand, High stacks and Air Tanks.   
   





Comparison of a weathered and unweathered SP Phase 1 GP-9 with detail parts added.




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[Powersteamguy1790]

An early color closeup photo of Initial Weathering of the roof of the SP #3498 with the Bragdon Weathering System



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[PRR Modeler]

Great job on the locos. I have always liked the look of the air tanks...alas, the Pennsy didn't use them. Next time I need to order weathering powders I will order the one you use.

[ACL1504]

Bob,

Nice job of the added details on the Geeps.

Tom

[Powersteamguy1790]

Great job on the locos. I have always liked the look of the air tanks...alas, the Pennsy didn't use them. Next time I need to order weathering powders I will order the one you use.

Thanks Curt. SP and ATSF used air tanks on their Geeps. SP was notorious for letting their diesels become grimy and dirty.

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[Powersteamguy1790]

Bob,

Nice job of the added details on the Geeps.

Tom

Thanks Tom.

I always enjoy adding details to the diesels and steamers on the roster of the "new" JJJ&E.

SP #3509 completely detailed with Sunrise Enterprises detail parts. These parts include MU hoses,   MU Cables Round MU Stands, Antennae, Steam Generators, Rotary Beacons & Stands, High Stacks, Over head Air Tanks, Spare Knuckle Coupler and Speed Recorders. All of these detail parts were used on SP #3509 GP-9 and SP #3498 GP-9.
   






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[Powersteamguy1790]

Another view of a completely weathered SP Phase 1 GP-9 and an unweathered SP Phase 1 GP-9 with the detail parts added. The weathering of SP #3498 will be toned done in subsequent photo's by using a soft sable brush to remove some of the excess weathering.



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[Powersteamguy1790]

An early color photo of a completely heavy weathered Southern Ms-4  Mikado #4910 on the outer mainline  track. Another Southern Ms-4 Mikado #4839 on the inner mainline track that is very lightly weathered with the Bragdon Weathering System. The town of San Mario is in the background.




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[Powersteamguy1790]

A highly detailed Southern Ms-4 Mikado is easily weathered with the Bragdon Weathering System. A fine 18/0 sable brush was used to apply the weathering powders. This locomotive was weathered over 13 years ago.




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[PRR Modeler]

Excellent job. It amazes me that the weathering powders stay on that long without over spraying it.

[Powersteamguy1790]

Excellent job. It amazes me that the weathering powders stay on that long without over spraying it.

Thanks Curt.  That's the beauty of Bragdon Weathering powders. You put them in place and they stay in place with careful handling.

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[Powersteamguy1790]

Closeup early color photo of the highly detailed and weathered Southern Ms-4 Mikado on the Engineers side. That handrail was re-positioned after this photo was taken.




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[Powersteamguy1790]

An old time photo of a ATSF #4113 "Berkshire" 2-8-4 on the mainline with the diesel service yard in the background. I used the two decoder approach on this locomotive. A Lenz mini silver decoder controls motor functions. A Soundtraxx Micro Tsunami Heavy Steam decoder controls all sound functions. A Zimo cube speaker was wired to the Soundtraxx Micro Tsunami Heavy Steam decoder. All three components easily fit inside the tender.



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[PRR Modeler]

I really like the B&W and Sepia photos. It helps with the allusion of age. How do the micro boards work with N scale equipment? I put a micro Tsunami into a HO 4-4-0 because of the size of the available space, but it constantly overheated. I ended up with a full size one.