Loco weathering - a beginner’s tale

[Malcolm 0-6-0]

Those are nicely weathered Steve. Weathering is one of those things where one needs to know when to stop.

[Steve M]

Those are nicely weathered Steve. Weathering is one of those things where one needs to know when to stop.

Unfortunately I don’t.

[yelrow]

when the paint runs out

[Steve M]

Finished!

Slips off ladder : 1
Hammer meets thumb : 2
Trips to A&E : 0

That’s quite a result for me.

[yelrow]

Picture

[Steve M]

Picture

Not until I repaint the shed itself - and that really can wait until next year.

[yelrow]

how big is it

[Brian]

Not until I repaint the shed itself - and that really can wait until next year.

Oh, getting it Exhibition ready then?

[Steve M]

how big is it

I hope you are referring to the shed!!!!

Assuming you are - it’s 3.4m x 2.4m

I built it about 15 years ago from scratch - 3x2 framing with T&G boarding. Unfortunately some of that is showing its age where it has shrunk - needs to be taken off and rehung.

[Steve M]

Not until I repaint the shed itself - and that really can wait until next year.

Oh, getting it Exhibition ready then?

I know what you are referring to.

Actually it’s my ‘workshop’ shed that I have been working on - I’m lucky enough to have another one dedicated to the railway that’s only about 5 years old. I’m planning on refelting that one next year.