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PKP Px48 build from a GLR Models 3D Print Cont:

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Bit of an update on the Px48 build after spending three days in Cambridge on a course I've had the day off and in between things have managed to make some good progress fitting brass bits I've cut out.

 

Sorry about the photos-they're quick workbench shots taken with my HTC.

 

Here's a front view showing the roof profile:

 

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px48 12-12-2013 004 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

On the loco I've added some thin brass overlays to the top of the cylinder casings and on the lower half of the firebox as per the prototype. I've also tried to thin the front steps down as well and add chequer plate overlays sourced from the Mainly Trains etch.

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 006 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

Here's a view of the loco and tender together. You'll notice I've cut away the tender cab roof plastic and just used the brass overlay I made to get that thinness to the edges:

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 007 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

The tender needs some new wheels and I'll adjust the ride height slightly to clear the extended cab roof seen below:

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 009 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

Here's a front view of the tender showing my dodgy brass cuttings for the doors and the vent above the door. I've added a shelf to the bottom of the tender cab and made up the coal hole from plasticard.

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 010 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

The next photo shows where I've put the vertical back in the bunker space and added the water tank filler hatch. To do this I had to remove the rear light which will be moved back slightly.

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 012 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

Finally an overview of the rear of the loco:

 

 

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px48 12-12-2013 013 by kettering15b, on Flickr

 

Essentially the main work has been completed. There's a few other bits to add before I give the model a coat of primer. I'll then add the myriad of pipes and handrails and use some Archers rivet transfers before further priming and application of the red, green and black paint.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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Castle

Hi Mark,

 

That is looking great!

 

Can I make a suggestion about your plan though? If I were you, due to the fact that 3D prints sometimes require a bit of sanding to get a good finish, I would prime first, sand and once happy then add the rivet transfers. A light coat of gloss varnish between the finished primer and the top colour coats also helps the things stick better I find.*

 

I hope this helps!

 

All the best,

 

Castle

 

*Here comes the myriad of others to disagree with me! It works best this way for me...

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Can I make a suggestion about your plan though? .......

 

Evening Castle,

 

I think seeing's you've driven one of these fine engines that's ok :D

 

Totally agree with your suggestion. :)

 

Mine was a very simplified overview of the finishing process.  

 

However, these kits are made from a very hard nylon and not too responsive to sanding.  I'll do what I can but the ribbing effect on the boiler will remain I'd imagine.

 

Thanks once again.

 

Mark

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Hi Mark,

 

With a material like this it may help to get something like a coat of Halford's filler primer on it to build up the surface and give you something to sand back into. Just don't put too much fine detail on before you do so as the thicker paint will obscure it.

 

I hope this is useful!

 

All the best,

 

Castle

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I think you're right once again Castle. :)

 

I was going to give the model a coat of Halfords Filler primer but as you say go easy with it.  I'll probably mask of those treaded step areas I've put on though.

 

Watch this space.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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Get this in the spray booth...you know you want to Mark :D

 

Looking good...

 

No work yesterday-too many distractions!!!! :)

 

May well receive a coat of paint later!! :D

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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