We recently had a customer ask us to make a significant change to the front end of his newly purchased Merchant Navy locomotive. It meant taking a hacksaw and chopping off part of the front in order to replace with an etched brass kit of smoke deflectors and smoke cowl from RT Models. It took three attempts to build up the confidence to make the first cut. New etched brass nameplates and smoke box rings from Fox Transfers were then added and lightly weathered.

It has been a busy run of weathering work across a varied batch of diesel locomotives and rolling stock. The week started with a mixed line-up of diesel locomotives in different conditions and finishes. That is often the most interesting kind of batch, because no two models ask for the same treatment. Some pieces needed only a light operational tone-down. Others called for heavier treatment, with layered dirt, panel variation, and signs of long service. The aim across th

We have just completed a special one off for a new Customer who wanted to see their Class 55 turned out in Pullman Umber and Cream. We started with a Bachmann Class 55 in BR Green. The body was stripped of various detailing and given a recoat of Railmatch Pullman Umber and Cream. Finally finished off with Fox Transfers Pullman decals and now ready to hand back to the Customer. We know there was never a Class 55 in Pullman livery, but this is what the Customer was after! And

We have also had a mixture of 14 Bachmann OCA & OCC Wagons in for weathering. All completed ready for the customer to pick them up.

We have completed the next set of weathering for a couple of customers, a mixture of diesel locomotives and JNA and Lobster wagons. All ready for the customers to collect. Next week we return to a range of general repairs.

This week in the workshop, we have completed the weathering of twelve Seacow wagons, which are now prepared for delivery to our customer. As a point of interest, is there an established term for a group of twelve Seacow wagons? 😎

We have had a busy week of weathering 10 Southern region locomotives for a customer. A mixture of medium and heavy weathering. All looking suitably grubby!

After a number of weeks carrying out servicing and repairs of locomotives and rolling stock, it was a pleasant change to paint a set of 3D printed figures for one of our customers. The figures are from Smart Models, the Home Guard, with a remarkable resemblance to Dad's Army!

It has been a busy time in the weathering workshop, as we had a range of locomotives in for a mixture of renumbering / renaming and...

Our Customer had a very clear view on how he wanted his Plasser OWB10 Permanent Way unit to look! A very heavily weather unit, and trust...