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P4 Class 55 "Deltic" Conversion - Some paint (again) P4 Deltic Pt 18

Jon020

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Dear all,

This will be a quick entry, with nothing stupendous to show, but the last couple of evenings have allowed me some practice and deployment of some railmatch BR Blue to my Nimbus.

Having bounced back due to the huge support received in response to my previous posts, I'm back where I was... but this time with a better result. This is good. The Railmatch paint is a lott more "matt" that the Precision paint I was using, and this has clearly helped me in my novice "insufficently experienced" approach. The GUVs were treated to some practice first, and this time, the result was smooth.

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As before, the final practice was again good, but it look like the last coat on the Deltic went a little rough, but I'm viewing this as more of a rough finish that orange peel - and working on the principle of "how good is good enough", I think I will live with it.

Looking back on comments before, I think it was Jim S-W that suggested use of some Kleer to smooth the surface - and I think I will give this a go to give the transfers a better base. Also... looking at the locos in mid 70s, they were a bit grubby, but when the paint was clean it still had some shine - although that all faded by about 77 onwards (unless repainted).

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I'm a little unsure how adding enamels and thinners to the surface after using kleer will affect it - will it be "hard" enough (?) but I intend to practice again on one of the GUVs first. I think its a case of one side at a time, letting the Kleer flow and flood out. I plan to airbrush it - anyone have any thoughts on that ? :unsure_mini: But I plan to ask around at Scaleforum tomorrow.

 

I had hoped to bring the loco to Leatherhead... but with the paint still "hardening" I'd rather not disturb it too much. More photos will follow as the job continues... but I think that I've got over this hurdle now.

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Thanks for your patience - I'm getting there.

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jessy1692

looks to be a good finish Jon, pretty much stage im at, need to crack on over weekend need something to take me mind of the C**P @ work, although iv just got a vickers valiant a make up to fo with the V force. Oh and the SWD sound unit with a 8ohm speaker is something to behold! ill try get a progrees report on mine soon.

All the best

James

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the penguin of doom

Hi Jon.

 

That's looking much better! I'll bet you're glad you didn't let your frustration get the better of you now?.....

 

I don't know much about the Johnsons Clear, but it sounds a bit "outside the box" thinking to me. I'm no expert, and I'm sure you don't need reminding to try it on the GUV first.....

 

If it is of use, I always use the Humbrol aerosol varnish on my models and have never had a problem yet. It always seems to leave a fine, smooth finish and at about a fiver a tin, may be worth a try on the GUVs too?

 

Just an alternative if the Johnsons doesn't work.....

 

Cheers.

 

Sean.

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Jon020

Thanks chaps. I picked up a pot of Precision Gloss varnish - thinned for airbrushing, at Scaleforum today... think I might subject a GUV to this first and see how it goes. t'was a great day - spent the whole time chatting and learning... and came away with a P4trackcompany turnout kit - a C10! Another new skill to try... but as everyone was so helpful it's impossible to not want to give it a go.

Now also a Scalefour member :-)

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