DONE@p.6 +++ H0 scale DSB Class 'MD' diesel-hydraulic locomotive (DB V 200.5)

[Wardukw]

Like all you guys I've had issues with varnish ..I used to brush Humbrol gloss on my cars many moons ago because there was nothing else out there.

When I did try matt varnishes for the first time and many times after that it would always be patchy ..with matt and semi to full gloss in places .
Never had any luck with Tamiya or Humbrol on that front ...but when we started to get good stuff here which wasn't all that long ago like Ammo and AK Interactive things changed bigtime for me.
I brought spray cans of Ammo gloss varnish and wow this stuff is good ..super easy to use and with great results..bloody nice selection too.
I've now also played with those VIC Hobby paints and varnishes I got..again..great results.
This makes life much more pleasant 

[kerick]

I used Testors flat coat for years and finally learned to not hose it on. Tamiya flat acrylic worked well the couple times I've used it. I've haven't experimented with other products yet so much learning to do myself.

[Dizzyfugu]

At least you have all those windows made already.

Yeah, that was the real PitA so far. 

[Dizzyfugu]

More déjà vu, even though with a slightly improved painting strategy. 


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Wardukw]

 
Looking much better Thomas 👌

[Dizzyfugu]

Tension is rising, the critical varnish moment is approaching... 


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Old Wombat]

Looks less dirty than the first version but better, more realistic!  

[Dizzyfugu]

Yes, there's less dirt around the lower areas. And a couple of minutes ago the project went beyond the varnish border - this time with a Gubze rattle can. Keep fingers crossed that it works this time. 

[Wardukw]

Finger..toes and legs matey 👍
This is looking brilliant now Diz .just great right amount of dirt 😊

[Dizzyfugu]

Final assembly process. The windows suffered from the Cleafix treatment from behind, but I guess that it's still better than the original solution, it depends on the light and your perspective.


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr


H0 scale Danske Statsbaner (DSB) Class 'MD' (DB V200.5/BR 220.5), machine '1053' (What-if/Märklin 3021 conversion) - WiP by Dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[PR19_Kit]

I like the idea of the 'photo diesels' behind the engine bay windows. 

I've just seen an advert for a resin 00 Gauge Class 37 diesel engine, just the engine, not the loco itself, in a Brit model railway mag, so everyone's getting into the idea. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Almost completed, just some decals on the side windows missing, and then there'll be a photo session and the attempt to create composings with real-world background pictures of the model, which will take some time to work out and edit.

[Wardukw]

 
That is looking great now ..nicely done mate ..again 👌   

[su27rules]

    

[Dizzyfugu]

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