Coloring Steel Bands for Water Tanks and Barrels

[hminky]

I have a "maybe this is a good idea" about making rusting steel banding
at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/tank_bands/





Thank you if you visit
Harold

[pdlethbridge]

good idea, looks great! Sort of goes along with the thread about paper buildings

[hminky]

I have updated the article with a link to the prototype rust picture used for those who don't have a varied rust picture. See:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/railfan/8-11-06/pict0055.jpg

Harold

[jsmvmd]

Dear Hal,

Very elegant procedure.  My old brain would have tried a steel band, but that is too crude. Will keep your tips in mind when my 11' x 22' arrives!!

Have you ever tried "Plum Brown" from Birchwood Casey to rust metal?
It works like a peach for carbon steel.

Best Wishes,

Jack

[hminky]

Rust and the variation in coloring in actual steel doesn't scale down enough.





Harold