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I do like the subtle weathering on the 'Austerity', very convincing.

 

That looks like a rather small micro layout there, by the way....

Now that's a real micro! The locos look really good, quite amazing what a difference the tweak to the J94 makes.

I told you it was easy! The Austerity looks very nice, a real workhorse. The second photo shows the subtle pre-shading (something which I'm yet to experiment with) to good effect.

Now I really must get mine finished!

 

Paul.

I do like the subtle weathering on the 'Austerity', very convincing.

 

That looks like a rather small micro layout there, by the way....

 

Thanks CK for the comments.  I based the weathering on colour photos of similiar locos that worked around the Corby Ironstone quarries.

 

As for the layout its a micro-micro

 

Either that or I need a longer photo plank!

Now that's a real micro! The locos look really good, quite amazing what a difference the tweak to the J94 makes.

 

 Thanks Mikkel, the advice that Paul gave has made a big improvement to the appearance of the J94. In hindsight perhaps I should have changed the handrail knobs for something finer.

 

Work on the real Juniper Hill will continue soon.

Like buses...nothing for ages then 3 blog posts within a few days - Fantastic!

 

Really nice work again Mark and your pre shading weathering looks the cats whiskers

Like buses...nothing for ages then 3 blog posts within a few days - Fantastic!

 

Really nice work again Mark and your pre shading weathering looks the cats whiskers

 

 

Not the 'Muts nuts' then?

 

Yes, I've had a chance recently to complete a few projects on the workbench.  Few other bits coming along too.

 

Just need some of that hot iron action though to get the foundations of JH down and get on with the scenics.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

I told you it was easy! The Austerity looks very nice, a real workhorse. The second photo shows the subtle pre-shading (something which I'm yet to experiment with) to good effect.

Now I really must get mine finished!

 

Paul.

 

 Thanks Paul. a really easy conversion to do as you say and a real improvement.

 

Thanks for the comments on the pre-shading. I did cheat a bit here and gave a gentle blow over of Tamiya NATO black on the panel lines after spraying the green,

 

All was sealed in with a coat of Johnsons Klear.

 

Look forwards to seeing your J94/Hunslet soon!

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

I like this very much, the Hunslet looks very good with those amendments...the paint job is particularly fine, it actually looks heavy. Now I really ought to try after seeing this to spruce up my Dapol Austerity that has been sitting on my shelf for over 25 years!

cheers,

Iain

The finish looks spot on to me, green always suiting these locos so well and I really like the oily sheen you've achieved.

Here's what I did to the injectors after acting on Halfwit's good advice http://www.flickr.com/photos/nevardmedia/5705979513/in/set-72157626597657462

Here's to Halfwit - top man!

Here's the original Halfwit post http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/428/entry-6508-austerity-mods/

I like this very much, the Hunslet looks very good with those amendments...the paint job is particularly fine, it actually looks heavy. Now I really ought to try after seeing this to spruce up my Dapol Austerity that has been sitting on my shelf for over 25 years!

cheers,

Iain

 

Thanks Iain for those kind comments.

 

As I said in the text the Austerity was resprayed with Tamiya acrylics let down windscreen washer fluid.

 

My airbrush I use is one of those Expo

Thanks for the tips and inspiration here, Mark. I will post my Hunslet when I eventually get round to it!

cheers,

Iain

The finish looks spot on to me, green always suiting these locos so well and I really like the oily sheen you've achieved.

Here's what I did to the injectors after acting on Halfwit's good advice http://www.flickr.com/photos/nevardmedia/5705979513/in/set-72157626597657462

Here's to Halfwit - top man!

 

Thanks Chris for those comments. Yes, a few people who've seen the loco in the flesh so to speak have commented on the finish.

 

The preshading worked well and the Tamiya green went on a treat. I think its the Johnsons Klear that has given that oily finish.

 

Also thanks for posting yours and Paul's articles on the subject.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

Look forwards to seeing your J94/Hunslet soon!

 

You've inspired me to get it back on the workbench! I've just carved off the rather undersized dome and tiddly little waterfiller and replaced them with RT Models items. Lots more work to do still but I'll be posting an update soon.

 

Paul.

You've inspired me to get it back on the workbench! I've just carved off the rather undersized dome and tiddly little waterfiller and replaced them with RT Models items.

 

That sounds good Paul. Yes, agree with you and the waterfiller and dome and perhaps should have done them too. Glad I did the buffer beams though.

 

Like the look of the Giesel chimney/or the ? glass fibre one from RT as well.

 

Look forwards to your posting.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark