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Weds update


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So here we have the current state of play with the brake van.

The roof is just sitting on top.

 

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If you're thinking the undercarriage is very green/grey you'd be right. [Hard to see from the photo]

I just wanted to darken it before adding the couplers etc.

I'm hoping overpainting the whole lot with black will give a slightly weathered appearance.

 

If you think the bauxite is too light - I'm thinking of a quick black wash and rub over the top

again for a slight weathering. Oh and the endboards will be painted a dirty brown to match a

prototype photo I have.

 

If you noticed there's a bit missing. Wheels and edges of desks do not mix well - I'll fix it up later.

 

This van rolls far better than I thought it would with the soleplate issues.

It might actually make it to the layout.

 

I used Lifecolor paints for the body and roof and can't say I'm a fan so far, although it's

probably just me being more used to Tamiya paints.

 

I also realize just how bad my brushing skills are, thinning the paint and applying multiple thin coats seems to help.

 

I'll post a final shot after I've fixed the break and done my first ever paint weathering job to it.

It will be subtle weathering [assuming I can manage subtle - I've use powders in the past - not paint]

 

First fixer upper:

 

I bought this coach for the equivalent of around 80p.

 

It's basic, out of my modelling zone and has a terribly stained roof.

 

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I pulled it apart to have a better look.

 

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Ok. all I'm going to do here is a quick roof repaint and a clean and service.

clean up the roof with degreaser and paint it to hide the stains.

Clean up the wheels and bearings and a tiny spot of oil.

Then off to the auctions with it.

 

Here's the end result.

 

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Pennypincher tip of the day:

 

When I worked part time at a body shop, we would throw all the unused spraypaint into a "mud" tin.

Well, all the non metallics, and only the paint that flowed from the spray pot.

 

If you use 1 brand and type of paint - do the same for all those leftover custom colours you might not use again.

 

We used the "mud" to spray over any patches of filling before final sand, prime and paint.

The model mud could be used to check and adjust the airbrush, if it's dark, do a quick spray over light coloured

plastic [and vice versa] before the final colour, or even for adding to weathering washes/sprays.

 

Note: only use what quickly flows from the airbrush or mixing pot - Don't try and save any part dried paint etc.

If you see any bits or lumps in the mud - throw it away and wash out the container then start again.

 

Surprise visitor to the workshop:

 

I'm guessing the wife got mad and started taking it out on the appliances - better them than me!

The toaster wouldn't toast and the dairy door of the fridge was broken.

 

Toaster - couldn't get it open, those security screws that screw in but not out - buy another.

 

Fridge door, the pivot on one side was broken off.

I drilled through the centre of the pivot and the door, then Araldited it together with a screw through

the hole to strengthen it. Cover the screwhead with Araldite to seal it - done!

 

One thing I've learned from the past - use the real thing, not cheap "epoxy adhesive" copies.

Most of them don't come close, although I'm sure others do just as good a job.

[avoiding flames from competitive brands]

 

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Another surprise visitor:

 

This guy took umbrage to a sheet of emery I waved about and stung through it and got stuck.

Needless to say I didn't help him.

 

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First loco fixer upper:

 

I got this A4 really cheap because someone did this to it. Can you see the LNER under the paint on the tender?

 

So get rid of the paint and start again.

 

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Hmm, my trusty red degreaser doesn't seem to do much to whatever this was painted with - works fine on model acrylics.

I might have to try oven cleaner or brake fluid unless someone has a better idea..

 

If you've used brake fluid successfully, was it DOT3 4 or 5? I think 5 is silicone based so might try one of the others.

 

Tools used today and not included earlier:

 

Screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers, paintbrushes, wet and dry emery paper and paint. You all know what these look like.

Araldite - No home should be without it! Peco Powerlube - No model train should be without it!

 

Degreaser, brush and custom soaking bath :)

 

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Layout update and more on Friday...

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