Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Another loco was recently acquired - a Roco DBAG Br 212 (ex V100) in Orientrot livery.
![006.jpg 006.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168590-dd37b0e1bd377ac880ee1277823d96cd.jpg)
![V100 03.jpg V100 03.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168592-c19c1cd58742f8f7eb568ae00e16f543.jpg)
It has already received some weathering using AK Interactive and Vallejo acrylic paint, Tamiya weathering powders and oil washes. I also attempted to fade some of the larger panels by rubbing in white Tamiya weathering powder which is subtle but noticeable.
![005.jpg 005.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168589-9333fb909df44dafc9379af84a550afa.jpg)
While the loco was on the bench I added the Wendezug (push/pull) connections to the buffer beams andreplaced the flimsy end handrail stanchions with 0.45mm brass wire. The hand knobs at the top were formed with a drop of canopy glue.
Rust was dabbed along the sill to represent wear and tear.
![007.jpg 007.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168591-cea8ee578aa955d01ec0092d100033fb.jpg)
One thing I'm toying with is removing the NEM coupler box from the bogies and mounting the coupler on the chassis which means I can install the four air hoses and steam heat hose on both ends.
![002 V100 1.jpg 002 V100 1.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168588-abd7a0af6fece3b17673e15d767c9793.jpg)
![006.jpg 006.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168590-dd37b0e1bd377ac880ee1277823d96cd.jpg)
![V100 03.jpg V100 03.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168592-c19c1cd58742f8f7eb568ae00e16f543.jpg)
It has already received some weathering using AK Interactive and Vallejo acrylic paint, Tamiya weathering powders and oil washes. I also attempted to fade some of the larger panels by rubbing in white Tamiya weathering powder which is subtle but noticeable.
![005.jpg 005.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168589-9333fb909df44dafc9379af84a550afa.jpg)
While the loco was on the bench I added the Wendezug (push/pull) connections to the buffer beams andreplaced the flimsy end handrail stanchions with 0.45mm brass wire. The hand knobs at the top were formed with a drop of canopy glue.
Rust was dabbed along the sill to represent wear and tear.
![007.jpg 007.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168591-cea8ee578aa955d01ec0092d100033fb.jpg)
One thing I'm toying with is removing the NEM coupler box from the bogies and mounting the coupler on the chassis which means I can install the four air hoses and steam heat hose on both ends.
![002 V100 1.jpg 002 V100 1.jpg](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/168/168588-abd7a0af6fece3b17673e15d767c9793.jpg)