I have been learning to detail HO scale train buildings. This involves buying a usually already built and used plastic building on eBay, which has not been finished by the owner. I buy in lots so that helps keep the cost down...that just means the seller puts two or more buildings into one auction. When I get them, I clean and repair them. This sometimes means cutting them apart if they were assembled badly. Next up is base coat of hand paint on everything. I have chosen to use Tamiya acrylic paints that can be brushed or airbrushed. With that step done, I get the airbrush out and fog various parts of the building to make it look weathered. I finally put the airbrush and compressor (both Harbor Freight) to use, gifted to me and the boys years ago by good old Joe. It's been a real learning experience figuring how to use the airbrush, where to fog, etc. Pics below show an unpainted shed, base painted shed, and fully weathered and landscaped shed. Great fun.
I think the finished one on the right looks a lot better than the one on the left. I don't know how some guys can just add one like that to their layout, but perhaps they don't have the equipment, matierials, and ability to detail them for themselves. I am getting better but still have a ways to improve. Relatively inexpensive, and it is lots of fun.
Here are a few pics of some of the buildings I have completed.
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| First row on table edge are all completed and ready for eBay |
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| Currently on eBay |
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