In this episode I have a go at making one of my class 08s look more realistic. I use some methods I've not tried before and it paid off. I'm very pleased with how this one came out. Enjoy...
I can walk across a 750v third rail,take abuse from passengers dispatch trains in the rush hour,but weathering my mods,I chicken out,hats off to you superb ,mark
Well done for being brave and stepping into the unknown with a new model - the results are great and it paid off a treat!. Just watched the update too - looking forward to seeing the layout in Hornby Magazine. Well deserved for all your hard work.
That looks absolutely superb- it looks just like the real thing. BR Blue is my favorite livery, and you recreated all the fading, grime, grease and general aging of the paintwork brilliantly.
I want to thank you for making these videos, because the part of the layout I extended using your tips is looking great. So thanks and keep up the good work
wow that was a great video , to watch from new to years of service in 15 minutes , the rear and grills look great , well it all does but them two spots really pop out at me ,, terrific , thanks for sharing
watching this one for the second time, a really really impressive bit of learning as you go weathering. I think this vid among one or two others are what persuaded to take the plunge on my precious locos.
Fantastic review of your layout in the Hornby magazine. Brilliant camera views of your layout. A project brilliantly achieved, may it give you years of enjoyment.
Completely flawless weathring job, looks so much like the real loco in the picture, always helps to have a reference to the specific loco your modelling
That was both bold and brilliant. I am a great believer in that if you are you going to treat something you should treat it. Usually these things are viewed from at least 3 feet away so well done. Great result, excellent video
Excellent job. My layout is at the other end, ie. just started so I've gone back to your early videos and working my way through to get ideas and how to do projects
Hi Richard, I saw your article in the hornby magazine, and it looked awesome! I can't wait to see the video on the completion of your engine shed. Keep up the epic work fella!
dry brushing the faded blue was a great idea and work brilliantly. when I saw the shunter in your other videos I thought you must had done a complete respray. very well done.
I agree with Leon you've done a brilliant match to the picture. I have not seen the liquid masking before that looks really good, thanks again for the video!
That was so interesting and what a brilliant finish to the engine. Looking forward to seeing it pull a few coaches out of the new carriage siding area.Barry. Devon
I know I've watched this before, but RU-vid says I've not seen your 2016 videos. So, another thumbs up for you and I think this is a piece of art, just about perfect. Fantastic job and I tip my hat to you.
Hi. Well done again for an exalted video. The 08 just reminds me of how they use to look at Newton Heath shed in Manchester in the 70s when I use to go talking number lol 😊 Keep the good work up. Stevie
A really nice "how-to" video, great finish on the locomotive. Thanks for taking the time to do this and share. It was good to see it run afterwards, maybe, next time moving some rolling stock doing what the 08 does best? Cheers.
hi rich thanks again for a really helpful video its just the look I am trying to achieve on my 08 and 20s will have another go with the dry brushing method. layouts looking great. kind regards Ralph
When you use the maskol put a small tab of card into it before it dries, then when finished just grip it and pull the masking off in one piece, no chance of scratching the glass with the scalpel
You could also use a cocktail stick (toothpick to us Yanks) to remove the Maskol, which is a lot less likely to scratch the plastic window "glass".Outstanding weathering job though, even with the "too clean" windows.
what i do with the buffer faces is use a slate grey and using a cotton bud get a dab of the paint and dab it on a tissue until there is not a lot of paint on the bud (as per dry brushing) then dab it on the buffer face. this gives a close match in colour as the grease as it is a graphite based grease, and grey not black, and spreads from one buffer face to another like from the cotton bud, and you get a softer edge to the grease mark. another thing i use is an orange and brown pencil to make rust streaks, around placed like the vent and runners on the cab roof, and on the radiator, and a soft pencil rubbed on steps to represent worn paint through to the metal (not too silvery) hope this helps
Congratulations on your first article in Hornby Magazine. A very good read and gives a different perspective to the layout and you intentions for it in the future. As mentioned below, I didn't realise you are only in your mid twenties. Keep going with the videos, they give me inspiration as I'm sure it does many others.
Hello Everard. This little engine I really like. For me it is the classic British Switcher, is very well known in Germany, in its compact form it is to be used almost anywhere .By the aging that is very good is to look wonderful.
Congratulations on your first article, Richard. I got it from Tesco coming back from work last night and read it on the bus. Some great shots but I don't think they gave your genius efforts justice. Also I had no idea you were so young!! Best wishes!
