My London bus pic's
A code 3 in the making
6th March 2007

A general pictorial guide to the way I make code 3 models, showing the work that goes into every one from conception to completion.

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The base EFE model partly stripped of paint
The base EFE model partly stripped of paint
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The 'inside' components
The 'inside' components
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Lower deck receives an undercoat (it's then turned upside down for the same treatment)
Lower deck receives an undercoat (it's then turned upside down for the same treatment)
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First red topcoat applied (each model gets undercoated then two topcoats before being laquered)
First red topcoat applied (each model gets undercoated then two topcoats before being laquered)
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First topcoat applied (12 hours is left between each of the 4 coats to let the paint 'harden off'
First topcoat applied (12 hours is left between each of the 4 coats to let the paint 'harden off'
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Halfway there! now it's detail painting by hand and transfers!
Halfway there! now it's detail painting by hand and transfers!
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Wheels and waistband are now painted. Transfers being applied and extra's like the rear platform grab handles are being fitted
Wheels and waistband are now painted. Transfers being applied and extra's like the rear platform grab handles are being fitted
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