Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Monday, 2 July 2012

Going Loco ... part 2..

Well I could not resist getting on with weathering the train. So here it is, complete with a heist in progress by Billy the Kid  to show the scale of things.





It was given a light airbrush with a flat earth colour to just tone it all down. Then i used a a white spirit based wash with a mix of enamel (humbrol) chocolate brown and black - i used this a couple of times around seams and joins etc. and made it darker around the funnel etc. Once dry it was given a light drybrush with vallejo light earth and mix of Iraqi sand. The metals were also given a light brush with a mix of gunmetal and silver to pick them out.

I added a driver in the cab from a figure wearing dungaress from the lead pile .

Very pleased with the end result. It looks just right! - so just waiting for a cheap carriage or two and a caboose  on ebay to complete it.

right back to my tartan!
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  1. Phyllion2 July 2012 at 21:25

    That's really really nice, great weathering work!

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  2. TamsinP2 July 2012 at 21:31

    Nice weathering job Dave :)

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  3. Ray Rousell2 July 2012 at 22:33

    Blimey!!!! You made a fantastic job on that, it looks like a completely different train. Great work Dave!!!!

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    1. DaveD3 July 2012 at 08:07

      Cheers Ray - yes it has brushed up well

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  4. Scottswargaming2 July 2012 at 22:52

    Excellent work, very realistic

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    1. DaveD3 July 2012 at 08:07

      Thanks Scott - all this work has tempted me to do some proper kit - i feel a tank or two coming on

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  5. Paulalba3 July 2012 at 00:49

    Superb, Sweet figures however love the job you did on the engine.

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  6. Michael Awdry3 July 2012 at 19:36

    Now you see that is just not fair, it looks superb and now you've got me thinking about getting one!!!

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    1. DaveD3 July 2012 at 19:45

      aah i aim to tempt! And my mind is a buzz with scenario options - jus tneed to source a carriage or two yet

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  7. Curt4 July 2012 at 05:02

    That is a rootin' tootin' toot-toot. Well done, Dave!

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  8. Silver Whistle4 July 2012 at 19:26

    Wow! what a transformation.

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  9. MiniMike4 July 2012 at 20:50

    Fantastic job on the train. I've been looking for a suitable train for ages and I know now the On30 scale works perfect. Great weathering and the old west project is a pleasure to follow.

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    1. DaveD4 July 2012 at 21:12

      Thanks - ON30 certainly does work well IMHO

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