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Here we have three vans that I recently purchased. Although Dapol released them some time ago, for some reason I did not purchase any, probably the age old reason – could not afford them!
After opening the boxes, I sealed the ‘tampo’ printing with a coat matt varnish. I have had problems in the past with thinners attacking the printing during weathering, this stops ...
Saying goodbye to some of my Heljan original 47’s on Sunday. Below are the ones already sold, but I will be at the Stowmarket Railway Modelling Club’s Swap-Meet at Needham Market this Sunday (1st) selling about 20 more, Super Detailed Hornby Class 86’s, about 10. Also some Hornby and Bachmann Steam Locos. all mint and never used. My move to O Gauge continues.
This is an industrial O Gauge Tank Loco that has been named and weathered to a medium standard. This is an EFE variety and purchased at a very good price. These are great little Locos to start your O Gauge journey.
Here is an O Gauge shunter, it is out of the box, but has been given a medium to heavy weathering. Usual methods used – dilute Humbrol matt black wash and wipe to get shadow into all the crevices, Airbrushed with four Railmatch weathering colours and finally a little dry brushing.
This is a loco purchased by a friend, it was not in the best condition, but at a reasonable price. I was given it to enhance the appearance, add back missing parts and give it a general clean up.
It did turn out to be a slightly more difficult job than expected as parts of the bodywork was ‘superglued’ together rather than the usual soldering on a brass kit. The onl...