For a hand finish that has turned out nicely. I'd recommend an airbrush for applying large quantities of paint though, I picked up a Badger 200 set (a good solid entry level airbrush) with a can of propellant and cleaner for ??60 delivered a year or so ago - I wouldn't have been able to repaint 37013 (check my Paxton Road workbench) without it.

What next? Perhaps the New Measurement Train?! or some DRS traction for the Network Rail coaches?

I don't have anywhere near enough room for the NMT sadly. I have 2 locos in NR livery now (I have the MR 97303 ltd ed) and while some DRS traction would be nice, there are other priorities (the DB Schenker 66 amongst others) in the short term. The MENTOR coach project should keep me busy for a while.

I know a lot of people like airbrushes and I'm sure that once I eventually take the plunge I will too, but I didn't fancy starting with a colour that would need so many coats.

Ah - well the key to that is simple!!

Halfords rattle can (spray can) primer. Get a tin of white - spray the model all white before you apply the yellow. Should then only need one coat, painted by brush or airbrush!!

Mentor sounds a good project. I fancy 31190 in BR Green! That'd make a good second loco for the set - one on each end to model the pre DBSO setup

Personally I prefer grey primer as I find it gives a better depth to the final colour. A white base tends to alter the shade too much for my tastes, especially with just one coat of colour.

I'll probably start using an airbrush to weather, and graduate to repainting from there.

I see - I'd recommend white primer for yellow (as would most people) as it will need less coats. The grey tends to alter the shade more hence why I suggested white!

Mentor is coming on nicely I see

How did you put the numbers and logos on? With transfers?

James

Hi James,

yes numbers, overheard warnings etc. are all from Fox. The NR logos came from 'Hurst Trainsfers'.