It's been a busy few weeks with work and mountainbiking but I've found time to progress my Judith Edge Sentinel - and couldn't resist 'semi finishing' one side to get a feel for what it would look like...

I often find that doing something like this (like with the Pacer) eggs me on in some way to finish... the end is in sight and it's looking good! So what steps to get us this far...

Well primed, then the yellow (which was faded with a touch of white), then masked, then the blue (again faded with white - perhaps a little too much but I'd rather have a washed out pallette on Meadow Lane anyway so I'm still happy), then the stripes were masked...

and sprayed up with a dark grey (rather than black). The underframe was then painted in a mix of Humbrol 98 and 33, and the steps and running plate the same mix with a touch more 33 (black). Whilst this was hardening off I painted the window frames body coloured, the works plates black before picking out relevant details with silver. I attached the window frames to one side to gauge the effect, which then led to the works plate going on, and then the MSC transfers (Letraset). So here she is, one side 'finished' in terms of the stages before weathering

First up overhead shots...

A detail shot of the cabside showing the interior detailing which was worth adding, and the benefit of cutting glazing out of thicker material despite it being a nightmare! No prism effect!

And a few low angle shots

The last shot is my favourite - and of course these outdoor shots show up the blemishes in finish and where I didn't tidy up the solder or filler very well - and also where the cab window frames aren't perfectly attached! Ah such is life! I'm pleased so far, can't wait to finish the rest of this stage so I can add a little weathering before getting started on my TTA tank for her to pull!

Questions comments and encouragement - as always welcome!

Oh and I've also been meaning to mention...

The Middleton Railway are holding a MSC Railway gala in September - I could well be showing my models however complete they are at the event, and even if not it looks like a good day out and the first time the three operational steamers will be together! At present there won't be any diesels at the event Andy who's a member on here has done a great job with the lineup so far - check out the website for more information.