hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks, I wondered if they'd be specialist ones but obviously not! Some gloss would be useful as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 The specialist colours are more expensive, I swear by the Precision range, rusty rails, rail dirt, sleeper grime, weathered concrete, break dust, soot, oil leaking's and many many more Humberol metallic black and gun are always handy to have, Humberol track brown, any of the wide range of browns, greens, blacks, metallic range and more, the best answer is to have a visit to your model shop, and see what you can find, as has been said, don't be shy to try things like tester pots, artists paints and soft pastels all have there uses in weathering... One thought for the grass, is to grind up a brown soft pastel on a nail file or emery board (on newspaper!) spray some cheap hairspray over the grass (a little at a tie is easier) and sprinkle some of the ground pastel powder over the grass, again, build up gradually, you can also get the effect of burnt grass and coal dust on ballast using a black pastel ground in a similar way... Hope that gives you some ideas... Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Good to see you've been having fun with your layout Will, which is coming along nicely BTW. Have you considered crafters acrylics from the local art store. I use black, burnt umber, pewter grey all mixed to varying shades of grime and thinned with water, it sprays on nicely too! The bonus side apart from being cheep is that it washes off with warm water without leaving a trace!! Regards Shaun. Edited January 9, 2014 by Sasquatch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks and you're forgetting I'm in Cornwall! Nothing's local really. I don't know of any art shops but I'll look out for some. Thanks for the tip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Will, mate what part of Cornwall? I know you've told me before but I have a memory like a gold fish! ? Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Bodmin and Liskeard way, I'm lucky to have the mainline literally on my doorstep 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 You lucky So and So, but not as good as it was when the 50's went to Penzance though. hahha Keep well mate. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Would you be even more jealous if I said that on my way back from school I regularly see a HST. Not quite as good as the 50s, but thankfully less GWR stuff, I'd have loved it in the 80s with class 37s and 50s. Thanks Bodgit, you too and good luck with the big project! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Theres Hobby craft in Truro. The Range also Truro. No connection but KMRC in Camborne is a really nice shop. Im also near the mainline. Ex-arriva 57 on beds tonight I think. But check "railways of Cornwall" section Cheers Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frappington Jct Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Will, the layout looks really good! Quick question, are you leaving the grass-free areas on the hills as they are and if so, is it just dark brown poster paint? If not, what are are you using, I need to do similar! Edited January 13, 2014 by Frappington Jct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks Matt, I haven't got round to doing the grass yet and I think the paint is bog standard poster paint; nothing special. And for those of you who don't know, I've been invited to Warley! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Well done to you Will!! I hope to go there next year so who knows Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks, by the looks of things it's for this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks Matt, I haven't got round to doing the grass yet and I think the paint is bog standard poster paint; nothing special. And for those of you who don't know, I've been invited to Warley! That's great news! So have I, with Orchard Road! So, will see you there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great news Will! Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Congrats mate! Just wish I could go to see her for myself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) No layout to report on, but I have got 2 new locos for the layout. And I do know the B1 is a Scottish one, but oh well Edited January 26, 2014 by hornbyandbf3fan 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 No layout to report on, but I have got 2 new locos for the layout. And I do know the B1 is a Scottish one, but oh well IMG_1150.JPG Two stunning new additions mate! Review on YouTube...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Nice locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 You can never have too many B1's as a friend of mine regulatory says to me! the J11 is nice too! a little clean for the latter though Sean 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Nice locos. Have you had a chance to set up anything yet? They could be weathered with some smoke coloured weathering powder, which you can wash off if you don't like it, so you can practise several times and no damage. Edited March 2, 2014 by Jaz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks Jaz, the only thing I've managed to set up so far is a workbench with a cutting mat! As for weathering, I was thinking of handing them over to Callum (SDJR7F88) for weathering so they look nice and dirty for Warley! Got to save up my pocket money though first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks Jaz, the only thing I've managed to set up so far is a workbench with a cutting mat! As for weathering, I was thinking of handing them over to Callum (SDJR7F88) for weathering so they look nice and dirty for Warley! Got to save up my pocket money though first! Would love to have a go at them for you! Hope you can start work on the layout again soon too! WSR Gala on the 29th too! 50/50 at the mo, but lets hope so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Tell me if you can go and if so, I'll bring a loco (probably the 4mt) and a wagon to save on postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Tell me if you can go and if so, I'll bring a loco (probably the 4mt) and a wagon to save on postage. No problem! That would be super! Having a break from weathering at the mo, as you have seen on my topic I have another box from the guy. Including a Britannia (which I will most likely not do due to it being a tender drive), a Merchant Navy, a BR Department Coach in Dept Green and 4x flat Wagons. But sure I will give yours a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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