Stephenson's Garrett

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Thanks for the encouraging words.
The intention is to keep it looking as "real" as possible to make it as believable as I can.
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The chimney bracing has been fitted using the kit bracing wires and a scratch built bracket.

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I have also been working on a couple of nameplates, out of plastic card and N gauge Station nameplate letters. The name Ajax for some reason suggested itself early in the build and stuck.

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Some great mods and extra's being done, looking good.


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A very quick update.
Chimney cap has been fitted, painted black and then dry brushed with Model color Brass.
Chimney bracing has received a coat of Black.

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The nameplates have been painted in a couple of shades of brass with the letters picked out in black.

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The nameplates look spot on 👍
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Nameplates in situ.

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A good job on those name plates.
All starting to look the part now.


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The name plates are a great touch
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That is coming together very well and the name plate has worked very nicely.
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