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Always good to see a little bit of diversification, modelling but not modelling if you follow my drift. I think it also allows us to try out different methods of painting on something "cheaper" before tackling a more expensive "precious" model i.e. a nice 7mm GWR Edwardian loco.

 

Nice bit of modelling there Dave, I hope you enjoyed it.

 

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Thanks Grahame,
 

Yes it made a nice change  I quite like the fact that rather than making something that was going to be part of a bigger project, like a piece of stock for Sherton, it was a stand alone project with a definite beginning and end.  I promise to get back to trains shortly, but it was as you say an enjoyable bit of “diversification” I don’t think I’ll be employing any of the weathering techniques on my coaches or River class though!
 

Best wishes

 

Dave

Brilliant build and paint job. I’m particularly impressed with the “chipping” effects you’ve created. I’ve been meaning to try this hairspray technique on some 16 tonners, and looking at your finished model it has given me the urge to get on and do it!
 

I do enjoy the older Tamiya kits, they may be basic by today’s standards but the fit is excellent and goes together with no fuss. The Cromwell and Churchill tanks are good examples of this.

Very nice Dave, as you say I think military modelling has a lot to offer our part of the hobby.

 

For the 4mm modellers, the 1:76 (sic) WD Models range is so tempting. I've recently ordered one of their LGOC lorries for conversion to a GWR vehicle: http://www.wdmodels.com/

11 hours ago, Clagsniffer said:

Brilliant build and paint job. I’m particularly impressed with the “chipping” effects you’ve created. I’ve been meaning to try this hairspray technique on some 16 tonners, and looking at your finished model it has given me the urge to get on and do it!

Thanks! Glad you liked the finished model and particularly pleased it's inspired you to have a go with the hairspray 

 

11 hours ago, Clagsniffer said:

I do enjoy the older Tamiya kits, they may be basic by today’s standards but the fit is excellent and goes together with no fuss. The Cromwell and Churchill tanks are good examples of this.

I'll check out the Cromwell and Churchill, thanks for the tip!

 

3 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Very nice Dave, as you say I think military modelling has a lot to offer our part of the hobby.

Thanks Mikkel, a little cross pollination of ideas and techniques has to be good!  I must up my game regarding painting figures, some of the military chaps are remarkably good at painting faces.

 

3 hours ago, Mikkel said:

For the 4mm modellers, the 1:76 (sic) WD Models range is so tempting. I've recently ordered one of their LGOC lorries for conversion to a GWR vehicle: http://www.wdmodels.com/

 

I'd not heard of WD models, thanks for the link  This little armoured car is fabulous, I'm never going to get my coaches finished with this kind of temptation!

 

Indeed, my hand has been hovering over the "buy" button on that one too. But how does a GWR modeller justify it? Perhaps the GWR Police went a little overboard at one time? 

7 hours ago, Mikkel said:

But how does a GWR modeller justify it? Perhaps the GWR Police went a little overboard at one time? 

Oh yes, a GWR version in lined chocolate with vermillion wheels would have made Dennis Watts and his gang think twice!

10 hours ago, Mikkel said:

But how does a GWR modeller justify it?

On a flat bed being delivered!