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Mr Bones wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:27 pm Is it just me or is it sticking it's tongue out

You could choose any one of those. (smiley face).

Back to the 71, still to do:

Stainless worksplates on order. I actually ordered the wrong ones, but a call to Fox Transfers this morning and they have intercepted and changed my order - great service. Once received I’ll stick them on and then move on to:

Light weathering - the main question is the roof. Originally painted with white primer, and originally I expected to just do a black wash. But, black wash on white primer is how I achieve a weathered timber finish, which ain’t right for this. One reason why I sealed it with varnish. I think I may have to practice and experiment on something else first.

Finally test it to make sure I reconnected the lighting wires properly.

Steve M wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:58 pm Transfers applied and sealed with satin varnish.
The varnish gives the impression on the unswept sections of the front windscreens (lucky accident - I had to clean it off the other windows as I had removed the Maskol too soon )

20191007_184931 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

Very impressive results so far.

First class - if I need any more spraying done, I'll send it to you.

I reckon the painting is finished.

20191008_163755 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

20191008_163808 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

20191008_163938 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

20191008_163907 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

20191008_164551 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

bulleidboy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:01 pm First class - if I need any more spraying done, I'll send it to you.

Have you seen my labour rates yet?

That looks great Steve. Nice touch with the air brush and I especially like the way the wiper effect on the windscreen shows up. I hope the owner is pleased. R-

Magnificent.

That looks fantastic

Very nice work Steve, you should give yourself a pat on the back for that job. Well done.

Been watching this thread with interest over the past week or so and very impressive end results........as mentioned previously I also like the wiper patterns and for me this loco has exactly the right amount of weathering to demonstrate in-service use....... very nice job indeed.