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Really looking good.

In its natural habitat.

20200613_101357 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

Lovely. You are a Master of your craft. R-

Brilliant.....

How many pictures do you study before weathering a loco Steve ?

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:55 am How many pictures do you study before weathering a loco Steve ?

Depends how many I can find!

The class 40 has plenty of photos online but many are of locos in preservation and far too clean. Contemporary photos tend to be out of focus.

I print four or five examples to keep on the bench while I’m working.

The class 40 develops a characteristic ‘bow wave’ of grime between the doors and grey/black soot from the grills and fan - had to use a picture of a blue version to get that right.

That really is very good indeed. How do fancy having a go at a Merchant Navy?

bulleidboy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:22 pm That really is very good indeed. How do fancy having a go at a Merchant Navy?

Excellent work Steve.

very impressive work Steve,