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Those look really good Jez.

 

I'd suggest doing something to turn the stuff below solebar level to a more cruddy colour.

 

I'd also say that you should try to go for 'understated' on the passenger coach sides (but not the roofs or ends) because these did get cleaned.

 

I must admit that I haven't yet managed to bring myself to attack any of my own Farish Mark 1s... another job on the 'a round tuit' list.

 

Regards, Andy

Those look really good Jez.

 

I'd suggest doing something to turn the stuff below solebar level to a more cruddy colour.

 

I'd also say that you should try to go for 'understated' on the passenger coach sides (but not the roofs or ends) because these did get cleaned.

 

I must admit that I haven't yet managed to bring myself to attack any of my own Farish Mark 1s... another job on the 'a round tuit' list.

 

Regards, Andy

 

Hi Andy,

Thank you for your comments. On the next one I'll pile on some more dirt below the sole bar and try and keep the sides subtle. I'm keen to have a couple of really grubby GUV's though that have missed the cleaners!

Best regards,

Jeremy

Very nice, keep up the good work. Should act as a motivator to do the next vehicle. Excellent stuff!

Very nice. You can't beat the texture you get from powders in my opinion. Looking really good!

Really great finish you have achieved there. It looks like weary parcel train stock.

 

Can you give a bit more detail of you treatment of the door lines? Did you apply water after the sides had been powered or did you add water to the powders first to make a wash?

 

My MIG powders have just arrived and seeing you work has me itching to give them a try. I also got some Modelmates weathering dyes which I am interested in trying out.

Looks good Jeremy.

 

I note you placed them on your new 2mmFS layout - next it will be the wheels and couplings replaced and before you know it the PW team will arrive at Par

Lovely stuff Jeremy.

 

One little thing - paint those wheels a nice shade of grime! They look a bit weird silver.

 

Pix

Very nice, keep up the good work. Should act as a motivator to do the next vehicle. Excellent stuff!

 

Cheers mate! I am planning to have a go at another GUV later on this evening!

Very nice. You can't beat the texture you get from powders in my opinion. Looking really good!

 

Thanks! I am finding the powders easy to work with and if you make a mistake it is very easy to wash away and start again.

Best regards,

Jeremy

Really great finish you have achieved there. It looks like weary parcel train stock.

 

Can you give a bit more detail of you treatment of the door lines? Did you apply water after the sides had been powered or did you add water to the powders first to make a wash?

 

My MIG powders have just arrived and seeing you work has me itching to give them a try. I also got some Modelmates weathering dyes which I am interested in trying out.

 

Thanks mate! I first applied the powder mix to the hinges, dusted off a little in a downward motion. Then dipped a fine brush in water and washed the powder into the grooves. Then I used a slightly damp cotton bud to clean the powder away from the sides of the doors, leaving the wash around the hinges and in the grooves. Hope this helps and good luck with your powders! They are rather addictive once you get started!!

Best regards

Jeremy

Looks good Jeremy.

 

I note you placed them on your new 2mmFS layout - next it will be the wheels and couplings replaced and before you know it the PW team will arrive at Par

 

Thanks Pete! The PW team have arrived back from Switzerland now and are congregating on the platform at Par!! 2FS or not to 2FS!!!

 

Best regards,

Jeremy

Lovely stuff Jeremy. One little thing - paint those wheels a nice shade of grime! They look a bit weird silver. Pix

 

Thanks Pix!! I'll have a bash at painting the wheels later. Any tips on what colours to use for the wheels?

Best regards,

Jeremy

That is some effective weathering.

2FS or not to 2FS!!!

 

 

You know what they say..."if you don't like the answer, don't ask the question"

Thanks Pix!! I'll have a bash at painting the wheels later. Any tips on what colours to use for the wheels?

Crud colour of course!

 

It does vary depending on how long the vehicle has been in service, what time of year it is and whether it's wet or dry - winter photos often show things looking considerably cruddier than summer ones, probably because there's a lot more spray flying around.

 

I use a different mix every time. A mix of black or dark grey (Humbrol 33, 112 or 67) with brown (Humbrol 62 or 110) should do the trick. Airbrushing is best but it can be done with a brush.

 

Regards, Andy

Crud colour of course!It does vary depending on how long the vehicle has been in service, what time of year it is and whether it's wet or dry - winter photos often show things looking considerably cruddier than summer ones, probably because there's a lot more spray flying around.I use a different mix every time. A mix of black or dark grey (Humbrol 33, 112 or 67) with brown (Humbrol 62 or 110) should do the trick. Airbrushing is best but it can be done with a brush.Regards, Andy

 

Thanks Andy for the tip!! I'll have a bash at this.

Best regards,

Jeremy

Top drawer man. 

 

Especially for N gauge.

 

Normally I just use humbrol paints but you're persuading me to invest in some weathering powders. 

Top drawer man.

 

Especially for N gauge.

 

Normally I just use humbrol paints but you're persuading me to invest in some weathering powders.

Cheers mate! Powders are definitely the way forward for me!

Best regards,

Jeremy