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The finished article

Pugsley

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As the title suggests, I'm at a stage now where I think that this loco is complete.

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I've not done too much since the last update - I've added a few subtle streaks here and there using gouache, and done a little more to the coupling rods - I wasn't entirely happy with the way they looked. I've also given the body a coat of matt varnish, as some of the finishes I've used are a little fragile. If this wasn't a project destined for ebay, I'd have probably left it as I could easily touch it up as it wore off.

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The rust on the cab end has been reduced slightly - it looked a bit OTT, but that's about all that I've done to that end.

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The effect on the tops of the equipment boxes is hairspray and powders, that I've attacked with a sharpened cocktail stick in an attempt to simulate boot marks from people walking over them. I'm not entirely sure it's worked - it's a technique that needs a little refinement, I think.

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I wanted to see how it would look in a slightly more realistic setting than the plain white backgrounds that I've been using, so had a bit of a play in Photoshop. It's a bit crude, but gives the general idea, I think. For the background I've used a photo of Wenfordbridge clay dries that I took a couple of years ago when I promised TFMP a day out in Cornwall. It didn't go quite as she was expecting, but that's a whole different story! :lol:

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Now that this one is done, I think I'd better get on with track building. The white box of joy keeps calling me, but I'd better get on with the 4mm stuff first, or it may never happen!

 

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James Hilton

Lovely Martin :)

Yes the 4mm could do with being finished before that lovely white box opens - although I guess opening it now may save a lot of effort on the 4mm if you end up switching?!

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coachmann

It looks bl**dy awful...............Just like the real thing.

 

Well done and well observed.smile.gif

 

 

(Had you going there.....tongue.gif )

 

Larry

 

 

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Pugsley

Thanks everyone B) - I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. The close-ups are a little cruel, but I think it is probably the best loco I've done to date.

 

I'm surprised no-one's commented on how rubbish my Photoshopped picture is! :lol:

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P.C.M

Hi Pugsley,

 

Your 09 does look great, and your Photoshopped pics is better than anything I could do.wink.gif

 

Are you going to tell us what 7mm loco/ wagon, is in the box.biggrin.gif

 

Cheers Peter,

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Pugsley

Thanks Peter - I'm sure you could do it, it's pretty basic and if I can do it, anybody can, really!

 

It's a JLTRT 37 in the white box of joy :D

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P.C.M
Thanks Peter - I'm sure you could do it, it's pretty basic and if I can do it, anybody can, really!

 

It's a JLTRT 37 in the white box of joy biggrin.gif

 

Oooooooh Nice, icon_drool.gif and you think you are going to finish the 00 layout.laugh.gif You will have to be strong, the 7mm boys are quite persuassive, once they know you have a weekness.laugh.gif I should know they got me.icon_biggrin.gif icon_thumbsup2.gif

 

Cheers Peter,

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Nice one Pugs. icon_thumbsup2.gif

 

After I've got one or two other ongoing projects out of the way, I've promised myself an MMP 08. I imagine it'll have a rather faded pre-TOPS BR blue finish and I'll be popping back here for some tips and inspiration, when the time comes.

 

See you at Reading. icon_smile.gif

 

 

Regards

 

Dan

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Pugsley

Thanks for the warning Peter, but it's a bit late for me - my weakness has been exploited too. The main protagonist commented after you ;)

 

Dan - Look forward to seeing that - I fancy one of those myself at some point, the idea of doing a 7mm gronk is really appealing!

 

Yes, see you at Reading - not long now... :)

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