The model has working brass hinges and catches, and will also serve primarily as a ballast wagon. Construction is styrene, painted with red oxide primer from the hardware shop, and Tamiya's Flat Black. Weathered with Tamiya acrylics, washed and drybrushed, in addition to being given the iron powder and vinegar treatment.
Wheelsets, axleboxes and couplings are from IP Engineering. Holes were drilled in one pair of wheels, as currently fitted under the prototype.
Fine iron powder, sprayed with vinegar after application, makes for an easy, yet unbeatable method to replicate surface rust.
I don't know how long this method has existed, but it you've not tried it, I described it in the my tipper wagon build blog article.
The retaining pins are 0.8mm diameter dressmaker's pins, and require needle-nose pliers to insert and remove. Needless to say, I intend very rarely to use them - but wanted the option available nonetheless.
Comparing with the prototype, the door hinges, rivets and axleboxes aren't quite perfect, but they'll do.
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The ballast stockpile at Woodford - spot the model.
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More navvy stock is planned..
Regards,
Aaron