Partly because of lack of time and partly because I have allowed myself to be sidetracked onto other things progress has been a little slow on GT3 since my little burst at Christmas. I did manage to repaint the grills, giving them a wash of aluminium and then dry brushing the green over the top in an attempt to make the discs behind the grill show up better. I think I have got the effect I want, but it does need toning down a little, by the whole thing will need that at the end.

So grills and steps in place, it was time to try my hand at the lining, a new experience for me as everything else I have done to date has been unlined. I thought about using a pen, but in the end went for Fox transfers. The effect is not perfect but it will stand scrutiny from normal viewing distances.

The camera is always a little harsh, and it is only when you take these closeups that you stop things. I have yet to do the lower line and the cab roof. The cab fit is not great and will need a little work, so I was leaving that until I had finished all the handling of that area. I need to paint the panels at the front in order to use the labels I got from Ian (macgeordie), as the letters themselves clear, I also need to tackle putting a white background on for the tender emblem - not something I am confident about.

Mark