This model will present several challenges to my approach to weathering. It is 3D printed, so there will be print layer striations to deal with, and the capillary action that I rely upon to highlight detail will, I am sure, not work very well if at all.

When Rails announced the first run of this type of model, I hummed and hahed for too long. They sold out before I decided to do anything positive about it and when the second run was announced I plumped for a pair of SR liveried ones.

A recent post by Tony Teague in his Churminster and Stowe Magna thread showed how the striations presented themsilves, so I decided to tackle the model now rather than leave it for a while. This topic will be an account of how I progress and will, therefore, contain all of the mistakes I make along the way!

The header picture shows how obvious the striations are when seen close up and untouched. My first thoughts are that a layer of matt something might serve to hide them a little and, since I have some Dullcote handy, that's what will be used. The following three shots show the naked starting point, the drying Dullcote and the end result.

Not a big difference, but some of the shine has been reduced and at normal viewing distance the striations are slightly less obvious. Bear in mind that I am looking specifically for them rather than looking at the model as a whole.