Bob and Nick Lloyd wrote in and shared this tip for realistic weathering of the roofs of buildings on their layout.
Okay, so my Dad and I are starting to build a platform for our HO scale trains. We are starting off with a platform upstairs, but after the holidays we are moving it down to our basement where we are going to build a permanent one.
Recently we have been going through the process of taking all of our old plastic buildings and making them look more realistic by dulling them and putting on new roofs.
Yesterday my dad decided to wrap the roof of our mill in tin foil and soak it in bleach so we could have a dull tin roof. I decided to add the Paprika for a rust-like substance and sprayed it with Dullcote.
It turned out great so we decided to put it up here for anyone who is looking for a new idea to try. Have fun with it! -Bob and Nick Lloyd
- Cover Plastic Corrugated roof with Aluminum foil.
- Use the non-bristled end of paint brush to push foil into corrugations
- Soak in bleach and water 50/50 for one hour
- Dry
- Sprinkle with Paprika (will melt and streak for authentic look)
- Spray with Dullcote
- Take a flux brush to remove runs.
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