Harry Dawe

Hi Alex, it's Humbrol 86 IIRC. It looks a bit flat straight out of the tin and I had to gloss varnish, then matt lacquer over the top to get a better colour and sheen.

Managed to rescue the Terrier (I think anyway!) I've documented the weathering process here, comments, criticism etc welcomed.

Hmm. Not all going to plan. I didn't like the colour and repainted it but things seemed to go downhill from there. One side has now been fixed to an extent and looks alright, the other not so much. Anywhere more on the build here: https://hdmodelmaking.blogspot.com/2020/06/terrier-tribulations.html?m=1 There is also a couple other posts on the subject if you're interested.

Started repainting a Terrier. Also added a new wagon for the line: More here I did start a separate workbench for the line but I'm not sure I need it on second thoughts, might be easier to keep everything in one place.

Bit of work on a Hornby Terrier, first coat of paint to get it in West Dorset livery. Photos here I'll apply the black later today hopefully.

I thought I'd start a separate thread for the locos and rolling stock I'll be modifying and making for my West Dorset Light Railway project. Recently I completed this wagon, which uses a variety of different techniques including the salt technique as more frequently used for rust effects. It's an old Airfix wagon which has been fitted with Smiths 3 links and otherwise just repainted. Transfers (what's left of them!) were a gift from James Hilton. I've written a full description of how I did it here if you're interested.

OK, thanks Adam I thought I'd check. I'm looking to scratchbuild something similar to an F on an L&Y Pug and was thinking some of your parts would be handy, in particular the smokebox with door and chimney, tank and safety valve as they'd be awkward to make. If you did decide to make these available I would be interested. Anyway, great modelling and keep up the good work!

This looks fantastic. Really, really good. Must admit I'm a newcomer to your thread- may I ask if you make your prints available to buy? Thanks, Harry

Live in Somerset otherwise I would

I've just found this thread and it's right up my street... As someone who can never build anything as it's supposed to go together this is excellent information and inspiration.

Accidental double post.

Tracklaying started. Not the hardest bit but I'm slowly working my way up to doing point blades! Not entirely sure how I'm going to pivot them, whether that be fishplates or the flexibility of the track. I know it's a bit messy, but the side I took photos from has most of the solder and that side will have the backscene on it! I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with the board scenically, but there are a handful of ideas floating around. Maybe a Wantage style train shed. Longer than the one I have drawn, but I think the Glyn Valley style station may be kept.

A couple of photos that should work.

Right I've had this problem in another forum. Bear with me for a few minutes!

And we're almost there... Driver, fireman, nameplate etc to be added next time I do a bit of shopping online. The usual sort of mixture of washes, dry brushing and weathering powders to try and achieve that grubby faded look.