Eric & Gripper

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Well since the Q6 is on the cards We would have to request the the following in no particular order: J21 J25 J26 J71 J73 J77 D20 C6 C7 G5 G6 AEROLITE WITH SALOON A6 A7 A8 T1 Q7 Y1 & Y3 SENTINEL RAILCARS PLEASE. Time to give the GWR modellers a run for there money.When Bachmann announced they would'nt touch the Q6 it was on the basis of it being too regional.then of course they produced the 72xx I rest my case. Best wishes for all your future projects Dave. Eric & Gripper.

Strange letters but fine subtle work Rob absolutely lovely Best regards Eric & Gripper

Oh Rob, with NE stuff you are really spoling us.. Very fine work sir and I love it. Best regards Eric & Gripper.

03/08/14 After a long 8 months away from our beautiful hobby. I have changed employer,desk and secretary. On the home front i have regained the shed ,acquired a new compressor and a lot of new projects in the works. Some things remain the same..My badger 150 (Sybil) airbrush circa 1983 is still going strong,Whilst my 200 (Sophie) and Kager 350 (Daphne) are there for resprays and cleaning down. The new compy came from www.everything airbrush.com .The AS18 is a lovely runner and ultra-quiet too,well compared to my 30 year micon (R.I.P) I have accumulated a nice pile of Parkside kits to bring to fruition.The Penguin of Dooms throughbred stable is also sat awaiting the final touch. Modelmaking and painting might not have to be quite so seasonal either once i get the calor gas bottle installed in my ancient fire. It certainly feels like a welcome home kind-of-a day. Lets see what the new season brings.I'm certainly looking forward to it. Best regards Eric & Gripper. https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/badger-150

Beautiful, just beautiful. Best regards Eric & Gripper.

It was not my intention to damn the work of SDJR7F88 nor that of TMC. The techniques used have produced a similar look to that of TMC. The 9fs and Britannias on there ads have a similar range of colours and effects. SDJR7F88 is an accomplished painter, his airbrush work and weathering is top quality. If we cannot offer citique and support to one an-another how do we move forward. If we were to model Barry scrapyard in 1975 you would expect flat paint and an overall dry look. Pre 24/12/66 70018 would have required water, oil and coal on a daily basis. The sooty look has been thoroughly covered with 70018. My recommendation was intended to bring it alive, as you would with a artitsts painting. Signs of damp and grease can easily be achieved with light brush strokes of various varnishes. leaky drain cocks,cyllinders and valves would be commonplace by 1966. Greasy wheels and valve gear which vary in tone from the boiler can also be achievd with a little satin varnish. Apologies if I have caused any offence. Best regards Eric & Gripper.

Well you could certainly give TMC a run for their money. The 'dutchman' is certainly comparable to some of there recent adverts My only criticism would be a lack of definition. It's all a bit flat / matt on an oily,damp and indeed dusty loco. It's the oily and damp bits you need to have a look at.. Best regards Eric and Gripper.

Beautiful work on the MK2 and the Mk1's are equally impressive. Now best try again in N and keep some of your fellow members happy. Fine work Sean step by step and an inspiration to us all. Keep it up mate. best regards Eric & Gripper.

Beautiful work sir. best regards Eric & Gripper

I have plenty of Rall enthisiast from 82 onwards with plenty of 26/27s in. I jusrt need a scanner.

The Peak & 27 was for you,the western and 50 fro Rob and the 40 was pure self indulgence. Enjoy and Merry christmas all. (andy) Eric & Gripper.

Some lovely stuff on Youtube for all your weathering inspiration. A few links to ponder over,but keep in mind the dates they were fimed, 1964 is about the earliest. Steam Locos in the fifties had a fairly balanced service interval,they were painted and cleaned.By 1960 this was far from the norm as the these links testify. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXw_cQbr6Do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiHqfLJtbkY Best regards Eric & Gripper.