QUOTE (Rail-Rider @ 13 Mar 2007, 12:34)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I would have doubted that until I actually saw a gloss finished model with my own eyes.
It didn't look at all realistic and I'm totally convinced now.
In addition to BRITHO's comments, I rather think that full size locos are not very glossy in the first place and, what gloss there is, fades rapidly.
Ex works locos, certainly in the BR blue period were varnished, however, as Rail-Rider has suggested the gloss soon faded with day to day running and a layeer of grime.
Regards
John