Monkeyhead

Thanks Capt.  It's a long way from perfect, but I didn't really know whether I would get the metal rails off without breaking them.  But I will have a look at tidying it up, and like you say, with a bit of roof grime added, maybe it won't be noticeable! Need to sort the cab glazing out too, doesn't seem to be that common though, replacement plastic glass......

Hi Rob, thanks for taking to time to look in and comment, much appreciated....  The only reason I glossed the model was to aid the decal application, which I read was easier on a glossed surface.  I've got a couple of rattle cans of Humbrol varnish, so I'm using them up before I start with the airbrush varnish.

Interesting idea about making your own powders up, I'll look into that, especially if I identify any gaps in any powders I have in the cupboard.  

M

Good tip Captain, have got a few ‘test’ wagons in the loft, will dig them out and have a practice, but thanks for the info on using washes with Matt finishes

Thanks Captain K, thanks for looking.  Yes, I'll be "matt-ing" it next, what I read (or at least what I thought I read) was that the washes liked gloss, as it let it run into nooks and crannies (although the washes I have seem too thick to run like the videos I've seen, so they may need thinning).  But I'll airbrush weather after the matt coat.

I think it will be a bit of a test piece to to honest.  Maybe one that I'll be ok with now, but will look back on in future years and go "what was I thinking!!".

M