Rat-Look Class 37

A dilapidated 37 limps back to the depot.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• class
• 37
• dcc
• sound
• br
• blue
• diesel

[2002And]

The realism is truly amazing! How long did that take you to get such a superb effect?? Wish I could do that with my 37! Nice sound as well!

[bobtoo07]

@2002And Thanks very much!..It didn't take too long, I was experimenting with temporary paint effects..

Cheers!

[hornbachhh]

Its a compliment to you when I say I had to look twice as for a second I thought I was watching the real thing.The surrounding buildings look great especially the buntins good stuff andy

[bobtoo07]

@hornbachhh Thanks a lot Andy. You're too kind!

Cheers!

[MrJezza31]

dont overdoo the weathering that was just too much

[bobtoo07]

@MrJezza31 I know it's a bit OTT but I wanted it to look really rough,

cheers!

[zozzie]

@Rabbitbunvoo Maybe I was a little harsh with my orignal comment. And I'd never suggest any hobby shouldn't be fun and enjoyable but we all have our own way and find different things satisfying!

Thanks for your comment on my models! Sadly the 9F had to go back to its owner which was a great shame in the end!

[Rabbitbunvoo]

@zozzie Look, I wasn't ordering you learn by yourself; I'm not going to get into an argument about this one - maybe my comment about learning for yourself is invalid, but you must realise that some people aren't looking to replicate the original, they're just trying to have a bit of fun!  Anyway, as you say feedback is good, but moderate and kind comments are the way to go. By the way, I did have a look at your models - very impressive, the 9F is great. =)

[zozzie]

@theguy40267 lol! Yes I have that book and have met the author!

So the ready for scrap yard? If you'd looked at my site you'd have seen a model of a withdrawn Warship, 'ready for the scrapyard'... That was for a regular customer U had when my full time job was a professional model maker.

Not all locos are the same, hence my comments about observing the prototype.

[theguy40267]

@zozzie i think you need to buy the art of weathering and maybe update your website and by the comments you have posted i dont think you know too much yourself because actually as styalmodelrailaway said "looks as if its ready for the scrap yard!" that must be how bobtoo07 wants it to look. not exactly matching everything correctly as it is is in one of the real life locos. not all are the same, weathering wise. so i think you should get your comments and shuv them up yours.

[zozzie]

@Rabbitbunvoo My reply was in that tone after your comment "Plus, learn to weather yourself" - I'm not arrogant but feedback is good.

Although weathering may look right to someone often people weather how they *think* it is rather than really looking at the real thing. It's a real skill being able to objectively look at a prototype and replicate this on a model.

It's great to see people trying and actually modelling though.

[Rabbitbunvoo]

@zozzie Yeah, they're impressive, but beware of being arrogant - saying "that looks awful" and "Trust me I can weather models" are just teetering on being rude. Weathering is all about what looks right to you, not what is technically accurate or conformed to - remember that.

[zozzie]

@Rabbitbunvoo Trust me I can weather models - have a look at my website eastmoor(dot)blogspot(dot)com or search 'Eastmoor' on google.

There's even a tag for weathering on there!

Weathering is all about observation and is more about applying *and* removing paint rather than just applying it, thus building it up in layers. You don't even need any expensive equipment if you have the patience.

[Rabbitbunvoo]

@beeble2003 Naaa that's awesome weathering... plus, it's his model, he can do what he likes, just like with an apple - eat it, throw it, pickle it, balance it on a stick... so stop correcting!

[Rabbitbunvoo]

@zozzie Hahaha I totally disagree - that looks awesome! Plus, learn to weather yourself, because that way you're far more likely to do something unique and discover the ultimate weathering technique. =)

[styalmodelrailway]

looks like its ready for the scrap yard! truely amazing