RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2011 Very nice indeed Tim. The blue really does show up the dirt doesn't it? All that is needed now for absolute prototype accuracy is a "not to be moved" target on the nearside lamp iron. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Very nice indeed Tim. The blue really does show up the dirt doesn't it? Yes, you're right about that! I haven't a clue how it manages it, but the same effect seems to be present on 46256 as well when posed in bright autumn sunlight. I guess we'll see what it looks like on Monday on some stock All that is needed now for absolute prototype accuracy is a "not to be moved" target on the nearside lamp iron. :jester: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 A quick diversion from steam era projects for the moment. This past week has seen a long term inmate of my "to-do" pile given its repaint into CE Dutch livery. Fresh from masking removal, here is 37170. Transrail decals (Fox) await it, plus my usual bufferbeam detail as per my rather numerous Bachmann 37 fleet. There will also be new bogie sideframes to correctly portray the cast Deltic type of frame that this one carried. Bodyside grilles are yet to be given their executive dark grey paint and I need to dig out a pack of Hornby class 31 buffers. I'll say this much though - it's nice to have a change once in a while! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uk_Steve Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 By way of a follow-on from http://www.rmweb.co....great-northern/, here's the finished article, ready for delivery next week. Very little to say about this one really, so I'll let the pair of images below do the talking. Cheers, looks stunning!!! love it! love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks Steve. If you knew how much of a pig it was to DCC and fit a complete set of new pickups....... Thankfully, it runs to my satisfaction, but only just! Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Nice repaint Tim. What did you use for the cantrail lining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nice repaint Tim. What did you use for the cantrail lining? Thanks Guy. I've actually retained (for now) the original lining. To save me a lot of time and paint, it was a mask-up of a 37239 donor model to retain the roof, cantrail (parts of) and black areas on cab and bonnets. I got fed up waiting for a dutch centre-box model to appear as a general release as I wanted one now rather than some far-off time in the distant future. I'm probably going to mask off what's there now and paint the line in by hand as the original isn't orange enough for my liking..... Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nice job Tim, are you going to do anything with the windscreens on this one? Was going to do my Dutch splitter but not sure how much it will show through the black paint. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nice job Tim, are you going to do anything with the windscreens on this one? Was going to do my Dutch splitter but not sure how much it will show through the black paint. Cheers Hi Wayne, I've thought about it and to be honest, I'd have to alter the entire fleet if I did. It's alright on one or two, but on well over a dozen, it soon adds up and involves paint matching (thinking of 37403 here). Time may tell though! Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Wayne, I've thought about it and to be honest, I'd have to alter the entire fleet if I did. It's alright on one or two, but on well over a dozen, it soon adds up and involves paint matching (thinking of 37403 here). Time may tell though! Cheers, Hi Tim, Thats true. It's also the reason why I decided against it, also having close to half a dozen 37s (not all in traffic) to fit it would indeed be quite an expense. Looking forward to seeing this one progress. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) It's been a while since this got updated (I blame work!). Latest off the workbench is a long term resident of my "to do" pile - one of Mold Junction's "Crabs", 42772. Base model is Bachmann and has had scale wheels fitted (Gibson) that are both the right size and profile. I've also made a new front numberplate that is better looking than the rather oversized thing it comes with. I've used the airbrush on this one almost entirely, though a reasonable amount of MIG powder work has been done too. The end result is a fairly pleasing loco displaying the hallmarks of almost never having been cleaned (6B didn't have cleaners during the summer months). I will admit I'm a big fan of a "working loco" rather than some museum pice or even a slightly grubby loco. Next up will more than likely be one of 6B's Black Fives. Not sure when though! Edited February 19, 2012 by Tim 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Very impressive. Many thanks for sharing your skills with the forum. Tim 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) The first of two Hornby B1s for Peterborough North. This one is 61098 of Immingham (40B) shed. Having worked from a prototype image of this one, the thing that became clear to me was that it was very much a "cared-for" loco. It also had some rather prominent embellishments, which makes me wonder if it was the depot "pet". The first thing done to this one was giving the areas that mattered a couple of coats of Johnson's Klear. A nice big flat brush does the trick (in my case, a number 8 flat hobby brush from Humbrol). The rest is just airbrushing of gunmetal/leather mix where needed and removed as required. I think this one required around 4-5 goes at it to build up the desired effect of a groomed loco. I'll be sorting out the Klear on the motion and then whatever MIG powders that take my fancy on it later. Next up is New England's 61282....... Edited March 15, 2012 by Tim 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 And so to the second B1: This one is a little grubbier than 61098. It's a bit more of a work-in-progress as there are areas I'll be doing some dry-brushing and powder application to, but it'll do for a quick pair of shots. This one only required a single coat of Klear to prevent the lining being damaged by repeated streaking with neat white spirit, but I'm happy with things thus far. All that remains to be done afterwards is delivery to their (hopefully satisfied) owner this weekend. I may get a chance to do another shot of 61282 after powder application, but we shall see how time goes.... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 61098, did you change the tender crest? have Hornby done that shape B1 with the late crest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 61098, did you change the tender crest? have Hornby done that shape B1 with the late crest? I knew I'd forgotten to mention that bit! Yes, it's a new crest (HMRS). My preferred method is Microsol and just let time do the rest. Takes about 20 mins to do the full tender without leaving any marks behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 looks great, I like the weathering of the tender chassis but cleanish tender sides, something ive seen on quite a few pics. Im after one of these soon, no hurry just yet, I do prefer them with the later crest, easy to change but might just wait till they bring it out on lower front numberplate version, or maybe swap with someone who bought the high numberplate version, Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Im after one of these soon, no hurry just yet, I do prefer them with the later crest, easy to change but might just wait till they bring it out on lower front numberplate version, or maybe swap with someone who bought the high numberplate version, Mike You'll be wanting the one Hornby have in their 2012 plans then. 61270 is just that machine. Whether it has a different smokebox door is another matter entirely. We'll find out sooner or later! Either way, having weathered three of these now, it would be nice to have one of my own sometime or other.... Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 to be honest, now ive just thought about it, id be re numbering and weathering it anyway so a change of the tender crest is no problem at all, was just being lazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I dont recall ever seeing a pucker smokebox plate typical of the style fitted to 'Crabs'. The numerals should be very sidely spaced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 I dont recall ever seeing a pucker smokebox plate typical of the style fitted to 'Crabs'. The numerals should be very sidely spaced. It's rather difficult to find a suitable set of transfers for Crabs these days. That one on 42772 was done a while back, though I might revisit it if I can source suitable numbers! As it is, the original numberplate was so wafer thin, not to mention too long/tall. I'll have a thunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) I use Modelmaster smokebox number transfer sheets and make up plates as required spacing the characters as per the real thing. Then I float Decalset on them then varnish. I prefer them to etched plates seeing as real numberplates were black and white. Nickel silver/brass and black never seem to cut it. Edited March 15, 2012 by coachmann 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ta for that Larry. I shall give that a go for my next two (42932+42853) and maybe even revisit 42772. I'm pretty sure that none of mine require the rarer block font on their numberplates though. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Regarding etched number plates, paint with enamel white, leave to dry thoroughly. Float on acrylic or thinner enamel black, when still wet, turn and rub off the black from the numbers on cartridge paper. Works for me. Same trick works on nameplates if you have to re-do the colour, Just spray/paint as normal, then buff up the brass etc on VERY fine wet-or-dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Regarding etched number plates, paint with enamel white, leave to dry thoroughly. Float on acrylic or thinner enamel black, when still wet, turn and rub off the black from the numbers on cartridge paper. Works for me. Same trick works on nameplates if you have to re-do the colour, Just spray/paint as normal, then buff up the brass etc on VERY fine wet-or-dry. You know, I've tried this (or similar) in the past and never had much of a degree of success. Perhaps I might give it another go and see how I get on Cheers for that Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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