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Thanks for editing the posts, I can now see the pictures and very good they are too! Nice looking vehicle and well built.

Thank you for the pics. I agree with the grey too, a real service colour.
Grant.

Some updates

I have cut out some decals using white gloss vinyl, before cutting I flatted back an area using 1200 grade wet and dry. Once fitted I made sure to rub the letters into the planking detail using a cocktail stick. The main body was then given an all over coat of Humbrol clear matt aerosol. Running boards, underside, axle boxes etc were then painted using brush on black acrylic. I used a selection of weathering powders to give a feeling of wear and tear, this was finished off with a dusting of satin clear varnish. The roof as mentioned before was covered in Solartex fabric, this was then sprayed white and weathered using powders again and coated in clear varnish. Interior has been painted white and stained laser cut floorboards installed. I have also added some windows.
20170819_184137 by Jonathan Demery, on Flickr

20170819_184203 by Jonathan Demery, on Flickr

Next job detail the interior maybe add some lighting and install the chimney. Hopefully, you can all see the pictures as I have tried a different setup.

SVLR wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:47 pm Hopefully, you can all see the pictures as I have tried a different setup.

The vehicle looks really good and the pictures show nicely as well. Thanks

Constant improvement and attention to detail.... love it!

Nice subtle weathering job, and those letters and numbers are very professional looking. Did you set out and cut them entirely by hand? top job!
Grant.

LNR wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:23 am Nice subtle weathering job, and those letters and numbers are very professional looking. Did you set out and cut them entirely by hand? top job!
Grant.

Thanks all for the positive comments, it's my first full scratch build apart from some fixtures (axle boxes, wheels and buffers) as I am a newbie railway modeller, I have built plenty of RC gliders though.

LNR re the letters, I cheated slightly as I have access to a Roland Camm 1 in work.

It looks great, well done.