GRAFFITI
Modern Image Modelling Photographs: Mike Steenhuisen
Mike Steenhuisen
On the modern New Zealand railway scene, graffiti is commo place and covers all aspects of the rail corridor and rolling stock. There is a series of woodchip containers that traverses the North Auckland line. This container is modelled off one of that group.
1. Once the model has received its final coat of paint, subtle weathering wash is applied and then sealed with dull coat. This is the base to begin the graffiti detail. I use reference points on the real life wagon as guides to ensure the correct positioning and scale, starting with an outline in pencil.
2. I start applying the colour and detail starting with the background to mimic the layering effect in the original work. I mix up one batch of colour at a time and complete all the details using that colour in one sitting, where possible. Sometimes, due to the duration of the work I keep the paint wet by sitting it on damp handytowels. If the work takes more than one sitting, I store the paint in an air-tight container. 28
NZ Model Railway Journal September 2018
