With the RS3 pretty much complete, I've made a start on GP35 #2709 - it just HAD to be a S&A unit. 
So far, I've added decals and then given it a light dusting of a light brown (almost green) Pan Pastel to tone down the black.
Got to build this up in layers, as the matt varnish sealer takes a lot of the pastel effect away. Still, it's a start.
I'm planning on taking photos after each stage of the weathering job so people can see how I do it.
When the Southern RS3 gets it's turn, I plan on doing a video of the whole process too.
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So far, I've added decals and then given it a light dusting of a light brown (almost green) Pan Pastel to tone down the black.
Got to build this up in layers, as the matt varnish sealer takes a lot of the pastel effect away. Still, it's a start.
I'm planning on taking photos after each stage of the weathering job so people can see how I do it.
When the Southern RS3 gets it's turn, I plan on doing a video of the whole process too.