In the Thomas and Friends television series there are several structures utilized to help create an industrial setting. For this project, I wanted to experiment with recycling two empty spray paint bottles into fuel storage towers, similar to the ones seen in the background of various episodes. In the end, I am pleased with the results and am happy I was able to do something different!
Making of: Fuel Storage Towers
The Fuel Storage Tower's screen used props (season 5 condition)
To recreate the rust lines I applied scotch tape to the can (after it had been spray-painted grey)
Then I used various acrylic paints to emulate the rust effect seen on the props
The last step was using weathering powders to blend the contrasting colors together more. I also added ladders sourced from an old plastic building kit