Dukedog's Blog

Nice work on the Prarie Frank.

 

There's a lovely work weary look you've achieved there without stoking up the airbrush.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

 

 

I don't get the moulded coal either. It is even worse removing it from the 2mm models! As a big prairie fan this one hits all the right notes for me, thanks for sharing.

That's a cracking job. I'm fascinated as to how you use the emulsion paint.

Thanks for all the kind comments and likes.

 

That's a cracking job. I'm fascinated as to how you use the emulsion paint.

 

The use of emulsion paint is not new, well, not to me anyway!

I find it gives a far better finish when brushed on than any enamel paint. The only problem is that you need a decent flat undercoat before you use it.

I find the most useful colour for locos is B&Q "Jet Black" or Wickes "Liquorice" I have several tester pots of each as they seem to come and go from the displays in stores.

I also use many colours from the flat matt range of both suppliers for general scenery work too, again much easier to use and better finish than enamels, the added bonus is it's easy to custom mix your own colours on an old plate or saucer.

cheers!

Frank

I think that this post sums up why I like your modelling style so much Frank - nothing is used straight from the box and everything is modified/painted/weathered to a consistant standard.

 

Paul.

I think that this post sums up why I like your modelling style so much Frank - nothing is used straight from the box and everything is modified/painted/weathered to a consistant standard.

 

Paul.

 

Thanks for your comment Paul,

I always make a point of NEVER using anything, Locomotives, stock, building bits and so on straight out of the box. It has to be "customised" first.

The main reason for this is that if I used stuff straight out of the box then, my layout would look just like everyone else's that used the same stuff!

 

I know that I am not a top finescale modeller but, I am not a train set modeller either!

Things like shiny new locos with moulded coal, buildings with no character and unpainted track on foam underlay just shout "TRAIN SET" to me, and that is not what I remember as a child.

I remember the grot, filth, and smells of coal and steam oil and that is what I am trying to recreate.

 

I could write for ever about my spotting days but I won't risk boring you all to death!

 

It is when accomplished modellers like yourself praise my efforts that I know I must be doing something right!

 

Cheers

Frank