Dapol 7mm Class 08 Diesel Shunter

The beautiful Dapol 08 is the subject of this weathering project. My customer wanted a ‘work worn’ look to it, so as is standard with all my weathering projects, several photos were studied in order to achieve the required look.

The ubiquitous 08’s have appeared in all states of weathered/faded conditions over their illustrious careers, so finding a plethora of photos to look at whilst actually weathering isn’t a problem.

I have used my standard approach to weathering, utilising a wet brush, Air brush and dry brush methods. No matter whether it’s light weathering you are after or a heavy, work stained appearance, all models passing through my workshop are given the same 

attention to detail process, utilising my 3 stage system – so, there will be no simple pass over, vaguely waving the Airbrush in some general direction of the subject that is then classed as ‘Light weathering’ – every single weathered item of stock will be treated to the same care.