Armoured steam lorry

[Rich H]

In support of my police I've started on my armoured steam riot lorry.  It'll have a watercannon and knockout gas launchers eventually.

[The_Beast]

Got me noticing!

Went googling, and have to say you've a very realistic start, though I'm not seeing any enclosed backs yet.

Must be the SF in your VSF. 

Can't wait!

Doug

[Rich H]

There are a few but they are modern conversions, steam lorries were too slow and expensive for mere passengers! 

Definitely the SF

Roughtly based on this garret undertype lorry - sort of.

[Rich H]

Its gone a bit art deco but nevermind!
Fire nozzle next

[Rich H]

Looks better with a slopy roof

[Rich H]

[Andym]

Very nice! That'll sit lovely along side your Scotland Yard building!

[The_Beast]

Agree about the roof, but something about the 'POLICE'...

Maybe if you frame it a bit with ornamental painting? Sort of like the front of the 'garret undertype lorry - sort of'?

Cracking otherwise!

Doug

[Rich H]

Thanks
I've kept the Police simple.  Ive got a driver but no crew.
I've had to refill the roof as it was slightly effected by the spray

[OSHIROmodels]

Very good 

cheers

James

[Rich H]

I'm almost there.  If i can be bothered I'll add a bell and headlamps otherwise I'm done.

[The_Beast]

Yepper, even the simple brass touches helped!

Doug

[Rich H]

Thanks
Not happy with the brass its too gold. 
Need to find a decent brass colour.

Plan is to make a second as a coal wagon

[Supercollider]

That's a great build, love it! - sometimes hitting something that is too gold with a Devlan mud* wash will deaden it a little and make it look brassier.  Maybe a touch of green wash added too.

*other brown washes are available

[Rich H]

Thanks I'll give it a go, it's been hit with strong tone wash but I'll try the green.

The coal wagon version it intended to have a lot more flouncy paintwork so I'll try it on that.

Cheers
Rich