Commission: Plantation diesel in 009…

I am often asked to finish or refinish a customers model. This 009 narrow gauge ‘Whitcomb’ diesel is a little different from my usual prototypes but has been great fun to recreate in miniature…

My customer supplied the 3D printed body and Kato chassis - but the print has quite visible layering. Whilst I have worked this this as much as possible it was I possible to remove most of it because of the raised detail. Instead, my approach was to add or replace items to break up the striations - such as the fine styrene micro strip along the footplate edge.

 

Pipework for the air cylinders was fabricated in brass rod whilst the distinctive green canvas curtains are carved styrene tube. Painted in orange the finishing touches are the custom decals, hand drawn to match the painted originals.

If you have a model you’d like me to breathe life into then please do get in touch. We can discuss a fixed price proposal that matches your requirements. The contact form in the menu should work, but if you struggle or don’t get a confirmation then you’re able to email me via the Facebook page - but you don’t need a Facebook account to do that. However, until next time, more soon…

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