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westernviscount

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For a layout set in 1970, Templefield has been sadly lacking my favourite locomotive; the ubiquitous class 47. The hole in my loco stable was recently filled by a Bachmann 47 in the perfect livery for the era, and one that suits these locos superbly, two tone green with full yellow ends. 

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Lovely as it is, there is no way the livery would have been as immaculate as the factory finish and so, some gratuitous "filthying" needed to happen. 

 

The loco was dismantled, windows removed, metal handrails removed and headcode masked. 

 

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The body and underframe was hit with humbrol acrylic matt spray. This is to create a "tooth" for the weathering powders to adhere to. 

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Powders are lightly brushed onto the body with a fine brush areas according to photographs of the class at this time period. The roof was completely covered with humbrol smoke, obliterating the green. 

 

The whole lot is fixed with a mist of matt spray but great caution is required. Never spray in the cold!!!!

 

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You've done well there David. I like the look of the roof, something that's not easy to get right but probably the bit that's seen the most. Most loco's I remember had absolutely filthy roofs.

Good stuff!

 

Steve

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Thanks Steve,

 

I'm reasonably happy with the outcome. I used humbrol enamel matt spray as opposed to my normal acrylic matt to seal the powders and i wouldn't recommend this as it gave a real splatter effect and frosted. I found brushing the frosting away worked and gives the body sides a faded look. 

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I think some greasy spots on the buffers, paint the buffer shanks silver and some oily stains around the fuel tanks will be enough. Perhaps some more brakedust on the bogie frames also. 

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Thanks ess. The final coat of enamel spray almost ruined it and needed to be brushed off as it creates a powdery layer. 

 

I have had a bit of trouble with the running qualities of this loco and ended up causing damage to the bogie and worm housing trying to rectify the issue. But, a bit of glue and frustration sorted the problem. 20191123_110700.jpg.3db538e8d7f91fca214f9b182283490b.jpg20191123_120033.jpg.1f3ce2038b24570595320a87d34f94c3.jpg20191031_214432.jpg.439e60be22ca48915f46b36618b6bfb8.jpg

 

Cheers

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