From Miniature to BIG

I have to agree, although Hornby models are usually very good, they have really outdone themselves with this one.  Everything is really executed superbly with an incredible amount of detail, the paint finish as you mention is a truly lovely satin finish and as well as being a very limited edition it was also sold at a very reasonable price as well.  I'm so glad I managed to get hold of one of these as I reckon they are going to become very collectible, not that I'd ever let it go anyway