I reckon the cylinders and running gear need weathering next.
I want to add a wood planked cab floor as well but need to work out how to do this while still having access to all the bolts for removing the body.
I reckon the cylinders and running gear need weathering next.
I wanted to avoid using a complete thin ply sheet in favour of individual planking but this not possible due to the shape of the body and the chassis plate bolts.
Trying to perform a perfect paint job is not what I call 'fun' or 'relaxing' so the fact that most narrow gauge engines ended up looking 'well used' suits my painting style and the inevitable piece of paint work getting scratched or damaged is not a big deal compared to when this happens to a shiny glossy shelf queen.Big Jim wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:34 am The more I look at this engine the more I realise that pristine, polished ng steam engines were a bit of a rarity. People seem quite happy to weather ic locos but steamers are normally attacked with much Duraglit and elbow grease.
As far as I can see, most working engines ended up looking decidedly scruffy.
She's lovely. I love the Lady Anne locomotives. Your coal fired Riverdale must be, for me, the ultimate. Black too. ATM that's my preferred colour.
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