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More cracking work Mark.

 

No doubt after all that weathering, you can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal...

 

Tell us more about the blue 24...does that get returned to the owner too or is this a hint at the new layout?

9 hours ago, bcnPete said:

More cracking work Mark.

 

No doubt after all that weathering, you can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal...

 

Tell us more about the blue 24...does that get returned to the owner too or is this a hint at the new layout?

 

Thanks Pete. 

 

Think I'm gonna do as I feel post weathering....

 

The 24 is the sole blue diesel I possess. Had it for a long time and like cleaner lines of the 24.

 

No plans for a 1970's project either....   Think I've enough on at present layout wise. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

 

They are superbly done. I've got a couple of Parkside examples that I'm delaying from weathering currently but these have been quite the inspiration! 

2 hours ago, 1722 said:

They are superbly done. I've got a couple of Parkside examples that I'm delaying from weathering currently but these have been quite the inspiration! 

 

Very kind words 1722. Thankyou. 

 

Have a look at Paul Bartlett's website for weathering inspiration.

 

Other than the base NATO Brown all I've used are 3 colours by Valejjo. These are German Grey, Hull Red and a lighter dark Brown. 

 

Some gun metal may help as well. 

 

Paint brush wise I used a stubby cut off old paint brush and stippled and dry brushed the paints for the effect. 

 

Might be worth practising on something old first... 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

These really are superb Mark. I like your style of modelling!

 

Dapol kits are still brilliant! their simplicity eased my return to the hobby then sustained my interest through more sophisticated improvements. They appeal to the beginner and the expert!

 

Nicely done. 

3 hours ago, westernviscount said:

These really are superb Mark. I like your style of modelling!

 

Dapol kits are still brilliant! their simplicity eased my return to the hobby then sustained my interest through more sophisticated improvements. They appeal to the beginner and the expert!

 

Nicely done. 

 

Thankyou WV, 

 

They've been another fun project and really help you develop your skills no matter how many of the kits you've built. 

 

I think Dapol keeping these kits available and selling the un-decorated RTR wagons is to be applauded.

 

In these difficult times you can look no further than a Dapol kit as a quick project to lift the spirits. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

 

 

6 hours ago, 46444 said:

 

Thankyou WV, 

 

They've been another fun project and really help you develop your skills no matter how many of the kits you've built. 

 

I think Dapol keeping these kits available and selling the un-decorated RTR wagons is to be applauded.

 

In these difficult times you can look no further than a Dapol kit as a quick project to lift the spirits. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

 

 

Totally agree Mark. My favourite is the BR Brake van which is in the lockdown draw along with some Lanarkshire bits and bobs ready to go!!

Cheers, Dave

Totally agree with you on that one Dave. 

 

An excellent kit which with a few modifications makes up nicely. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

Well done, Mark. Inspiration for me to build a couple or more from my collection!

 

Your weathering is very convincing.

 

21 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Well done, Mark. Inspiration for me to build a couple or more from my collection!

 

Your weathering is very convincing.

 

 

Thankyou CK. 

 

Much appreciated.

 

Likewise I like the effect on your Cambrian Herring wagons.  I hope I can achieve the same effect as yours on mine. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark