Commission: A weathered Manning Wardle in OO…

Not every Rapido Manning Wardle due to cross my bench this summer is having a cab conversion (!). This example started out as Forward and has just been renamed and detailed and weathered, demonstrating just how good the original model is to start with… A Modelu crew and 3 links start things off, Light Railway Stores custom etched plates cover the printed examples completes the model beautifully.The weathering is a deluxe multi-stage approach of washes, detail painting, airbrush and drybrushed shades that go some way to bringing it to life. I like the lustre in the donors finish - and try to preserve that where possible, giving not just shades of grime, but a range of sheens.If you would like me to bring your model to life, I offer a range of work and detail levels to match your budget. I can also source models from Rapido directly, either form their in stock range or pre-order anything and add a renumbering, detailing and weathering service ‘all-in-one’ cutting down on time and…