The headstocks, buffers and lower portion of the body were painted black today, along with the chequerplate decking at the wagon ends. The wagon now actually shines - what a difference! I was feeling lazy so I painted around the existing Tare/Gross lettering, but it's not too noticeable upon casual inspection.
I finished off by painting the wagon plates, these are a big improvement. Previously the highlighting of the text could be described as 'approximate'!
All that's left to do is brush paint over the 'Lowmac 1' branding on one side - that can be done any time the weather is good enough assuming the wagon is conveniently located - and I will have outshopped my first wagon. What will be next??
A reminder of the earlier tired appearance of the vehicle, 3rd June 2010.
Bodysides completed, headstocks/buffers yet to be done.
Smartened up wagon plates painted in conjunction with the lower bodysides. The date reads 1909 - making this Lowmac a sprightly 101 years old!
The (very nearly) completed wagon - just got to paint over the stencilled 'Lowmac 1' lettering on this side to complete.
