The application of the darkest of the three pigments is performed in a slightly different way. The work area was cleared of anything that might attract pigment and thus become discoloured.

Contrary to general advice and practice, Filbert the brush was dipped into the Burnt Umber pot to collect the pigment. This was because the larger pigment particles were deliberately being targetted for use in this step. The brush was then held in one hand, close to the area to be discoloured, and flicked hard with a finger of the other hand. The result is that the pigment is propelled from the brush in the general direction of the model (if your aim is any good) and lands randomly on targetted areas. In this case those areas are the wheels, lower cab sides and engine cowling.

In this case the previous layer of pigment (Dark Earth) was not sealed with Dullcote, so that an element of mixing of the two colours could be performed in the next step . . . . . . . .