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Looks like a wedge of cheese at the moment!

Tons of character already.

Extremely tidy work, sir!

Loving this Hunslet build. Please continue keeping us informed as you progress..

Long as you've thoroughly cleaned the metal with meths (denatured alcohol) or any other paint prep solvent, you can't go wrong with engine enamel.

Loving the new direction your line is taking. (and the Duck End videos)

That Compound is gorgeous. How old is it?

I did indeed enjoy painting! :) Lots more tin to come.. After grey etch primer, the building was sprayed all over with silver zinc, grey, a couple of browns and black, to get a galvanised effect. Short bursts and misting the paint seems to give good results, building up the effect in layers. It pays...

Pleasantly surprised to see a single tube gives enough heating surface for a coal-fired engine.

For what it's worth, I say go for it!

This looks superb! I'm thinking of finally finishing my Roundhouse Lady Anne. The lack of chassis detail has always bothered me so I'll be pay homage to the work you've done on Calloway by adding rivets and ashpan detail... I'm also thinking of using axle bearings instead of the bronze bushes, what...

Simple and effective, can't go wrong.
That dividing board in the centre looks like it'll be very handy during a run, too.

Thanks again gents, really happy with the end result today. Man, you've really been through the wringer with varnishes in the past, Graeme. I knew they'd proven troublesome, but all of that is something else. Hope the Bondall behaves.. Failing that, I wonder if clear "Metalshield" epoxy enamel would...

Apologies if this reads a bit funny, I really should've gone to bed already but don't want to leave this post half-written overnight.. :roll: I can always proof-read and fix it tomorrow.. Between procrastination, work on the car, the weather and being sent the wrong paint, completion of the loco is ...

A little tricky to get a good finish, it has some self-levelling ability. You'll want to apply it as the wheels slowly rotate, a flatblade screwdriver works well. Dries overnight, changing from mint green to a semi-translucent dark green. If it starts drying out in the jar, it can be revived with a ...

There's a product called "Bullfrog Snot" that's made for replacing traction tyres. I have a jar, good stuff.

I'm a bit late to the party here, but it's great to see the new Rx'es are finally available. I think we owe Andy a debt of gratitude for all the work involved in continuing the Deltang system. Personally I need about a dozen receivers for all the projects in my cupboards - and to have a couple of sp...

Beautiful work as always, Trevor!

This loco really is something special.