Guest Max Stafford Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks Larry on behalf of myself and Jamie since he's not about just now! I may well make use of these too. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks Larry on behalf of myself and Jamie since he's not about just now! I may well make use of these too. Dave. What Dave said.. I'll take a look at these next time I cross 247's path at a show, thanks for the tip. The wire method would have been easier with different melting point grades of solder, but that's not an option I have open to me just now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Where wire might work is if you bend a loop and solder this under the footboard. Then you can safely solder the wire ends into holes in the solebar without the heat reaching around the loop and melting existing solder.... Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'll give it a try Coachmann, think it'd be more successful if I drilled new non-randomly spaced holes for this alternative method. I just whacked in two holes, two bits of wire and that'll do it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Second attempt at this weekend's update... Interior currently that of a Mainline LMS panelled corridor composite. Plastic corridor connections from new-generation Hornby Staniers, plastic stepboards. The end's in sight for this one. Edit: yep, you can see the pictures this time, much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2011 Oh they do look good. I really must get down to some painting practice; brass coaches look quite pretty but..... 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Second attempt at this weekend's update... Interior currently that of a Mainline LMS panelled corridor composite. Plastic corridor connections from new-generation Hornby Staniers, plastic stepboards. The end's in sight for this one. Edit: yep, you can see the pictures this time, much better Thats really good what did you use for the maroon...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 To be honest that's not an accurate colour reproduction. I used Halfords BL Damask red over red oxide primer. Finish was something akin to Artex, (can't understand why folk rate those rattle-cans). Urgh. So I've just (as of half an hour ago) finished rubbing it back with fine wet and dry and addding a thin overcoat of Humbrol No.20 by brush. To see a decent colour reproduction of how that looks, see Tim's posting here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/blog/643/entry-5926-porthole-stanier-sk/ Should be sorted now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuartp Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 That's because you didn't pop it all in the oven for ten minutes beforehand . Seriously, try standing the coach on the radiator and the can in a pan of warm water for a bit before you shake it, it sounds like the paint is drying before it's had chance to flow properly. Nice neat job there ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ah but sir, I did. I took the chill off the brass (not till hot to the touch, I don't want to wreck the thing), and warmed the can before shaking until blue in the face. I said Artex before, I meant roughcast/pebbledash finish, as in exterior architectural rendering. Anyway. Looks a bit nicer tonight. I might make 2012 the year I learn the airbrush. Transfers should go on through the week, in between sorting out a steed for Driver McCann. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuartp Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 In which case I beg your pardon. It is very annoying when it does that. a steed for Driver McCann. (Sits up, takes notice...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 That's Mad McCann to you, Sir. Can ye run...? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 This week's update sees the coach finished bar running numbers (need another evening peering into photographs) and couplings. It's far from perfect but I'm over the moon with how it looks. The accompanying plastic BSK now needs repainted to suit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuartp Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Nowt wrong with that sir, very smart. Whose lining transfers did you use ? I've never really got on with them but I'm not completely happy with my bow pen efforts either, and those look very sharp. Edited edit: Running numbers for the porthole batch - 24500 - 24739. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Ta, lining by Cambridge Custom Transfers. Very delicate, very fine lines. I have a Modelmaster sheet, more robust but way over-thick line widths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Some airosols can be a bit hit and miss. I only use cans for primer, but if I found a particularly fine nozzle I'd keep it for future same-make cans. The 'Porthole' 60ft composite was a neat looking coach. One is preserved on the Severn Valley and its different side and roof profile really does stand out from the other LMS coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's Mad McCann to you, Sir. Can ye run...? I wish to register a complaint, that this legendary gent was not mentioned in the recent 'Loco crews' thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's Mad McCann to you, Sir. Can ye run...? I wish to register a complaint, that this legendary gent was not mentioned in the recent 'Loco crews' thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Looking very nice indeed Jamie. See, that Humbrol 20 does the trick does it not? Whenever I do a coach, it gets a little black or grey (satin in both cases) dropped into the mixing jar, but not much. Each coach is subtly different...... Onwards and upwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 The 'Porthole' 60ft composite was a neat looking coach....its different side and roof profile really does stand out from the other LMS coaches. Aye, I'm treating this as a compromise for now, the Comet roof will do, but the side profile isn't captured. I'll replace it in the fullness of time once I've gathered more info on how it should be. Of course, most of the BSKs I ought to be using are of the awkward, deep-bodyside, welded construction jobs. I'll get to them next hopefully. Easy would be boring, so I keep telling myself Looking very nice indeed Jamie. See, that Humbrol 20 does the trick does it not? It did, slightly greyer than the car paint, but a nice gloss finish and as easy as any other Humbrol enamel to brush paint. Onwards and upwards? Aye, five or so weeks till Cully goes back out. Panic stations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Always the way, isn't it? As soon as you complete something from a kit, they announce it RTR! § 39-450 LMS 57 ft Porthole Corridor 3rd BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 § 39-455 LMS 57 ft Porthole Corridor 1st BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 § 39-460 LMS 57 ft Porthole Corridor Brake 3rd BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 § 39-465 LMS 60 ft Porthole Corridor Composite BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 § 39-470 LMS 60 ft Porthole Corridor Brake 1st BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 § 39-475 LMS 60 ft Porthole Open Vestibule BR Crimson & Cream 28.60 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Aww yer takin' the p*ss now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 But: - I've learnt to solder - it's a nicer shade of maroon than either (main) RtR producer uses - it's got my own blood sweat and tears in it, so there's a greater attachment to one I've done the hard way. - I've enjoyed it and will probably continue to build the rest from brass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Could ye just see yer way to building an 812 and some non-gangwayed stock now, Jamie... Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 But: - I've learnt to solder - it's a nicer shade of maroon than either (main) RtR producer uses - it's got my own blood sweat and tears in it, so there's a greater attachment to one I've done the hard way. - I've enjoyed it and will probably continue to build the rest from brass. And you've done a cracking job, it looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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