JasonB

Brilliant stuff, Noel.

I'm aware of this, I've used powders numerous times. I prefer to seal powders if I can. They tend to smudge when handling the model.

The first layer of static grass has now been applied to the embankment which is close to 17ft in length. I wasn't quite sure what to do with this corner for a long time. It's awkward where it's located and sits in no mans land. After trying a couple of things I decided to settle on the idea of a small scrapyard. On the station side of the layout, two more embankments have been constructed. The gap between both is where the road bridge will eventually sit.

I looked at a number of photographs before I started working on these (as I always do) and there are plenty images which show the wagons without the grey streaking. Saying that, I did apply grey weathering powders to the sides of some of my wagons to replicate the build up of dust and streaks but I wasn't happy with how the matt varnish reacted with the powders, so this was airbrushed over. I might revisit this and try a different technique, or then again, I might not.

Tara Mines wagons with weathering applied.

102 seen shunting the Ballast wagons.

New arrival today. Packed with lots of fantastic details and the sound is just awesome.

Tidy work, Chris. It's progressing nicely.

Super stuff. The farm in particular really stands out for me.

Very impressive, and really enjoyable to watch. Great work on the storage sidings underneath too.

Fantastic stuff. Really captures the look of a damp autumn evening.

A couple of new arrivals from Derek Farrelly today. The detail and finish on these models is absolutely stunning.

Brilliant stuff. This is really starting to take shape now. I'm looking forward to watching this progress.

The last section of track is now going down in the goods yard. Once this is tested and fixed in place, I'll then begin wiring everything under the boards.

I've finally finished the last of my containers. BELL 40' with weathering applied.