Andrew F Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Really nice work G, I like your style. The Ped is especially tasty. Have you considered the Brassmaster Class 24/25 etch fret for the little Sulzers?. The 24 would really benefit from the flat etch for the handrails and the sheet's only a fiver. Cheers Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks Andy, will check them out. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice to see some Grid action Mr Grunfos! Excellent work on the building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgj Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Did you scratch build the bufferbeams, etc, to make the Romanian 56? I did that for a Lima 47 once but it would be easier if I could get the parts from somewhere. dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Did you scratch build the bufferbeams, etc, to make the Romanian 56? I did that for a Lima 47 once but it would be easier if I could get the parts from somewhere. dave Hi Dave Sorry for the delay, all I have done is fit the detail pack that came with the loco, renumber, matt varnish and just a light roof dusting with black pigment to represent a fairly new machine It was 56 013 one of Hornbys first releases Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgj Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I didn't realise they made a Romanian one! I only remember the old Mainline model. dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted November 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2015 Wot no Deltics?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Wot no Deltics?! They are from the wrong side of the country and the Baccy one needs to much work I think. There is a fair chance of a couple of west coast electrics appearing thouh as I've done an 85 and at present mating a Triang 81 with another 85 chassis, Just seen the Dapol catenary and it looks mighty fine, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 A better shot of the 31 in more natural suroundings to show the cut back weathering. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Fitted a Modellers Mecca gangway to both cars of the 108 it makes alot of difference. Thanks to Lee for the information. Class 37 next up, photos later. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 37 203 based at Landore in the mid 70's [ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Electricity!!! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Some very lovely looking models there GRUNFOS. Very lovely indeed. Looking forward to some more especially the 81. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 A new member of the fleet, first sound fitted loco I've ever owned, truly stunning and great fun to drive. Modelled on a photo of '035 at Crewe in 1975. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Great work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Fitted front end detail and modellers mecca gangways, waiting for driver and passengers but its coming along. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggzuk Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just came across your topic and really like your BR Blue locos. There is something very reassuring about your weathering, they just look right and how I remember BR Blue. I hope you do not mind a couple of questions. First what make is your Class 31? And secondly would you be able to give a bit more detail on how you go about weathering? Apart from the black pigment you say you use, what other products or tools do you use as part of the process? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Just came across your topic and really like your BR Blue locos. There is something very reassuring about your weathering, they just look right and how I remember BR Blue. I hope you do not mind a couple of questions. First what make is your Class 31? And secondly would you be able to give a bit more detail on how you go about weathering? Apart from the black pigment you say you use, what other products or tools do you use as part of the process? Hi Sorry for the delay in responding, the 31 was a weathered Hornby main range model. Weathering is really simple, spray item with matt varnish then I use a broad soft brush to apply black pigment to roof area this is then stippled with a hard bristle brush into panel joints etc. Sometimes a little rust pigment is mixed with the black. Then buff with an old toothbrush. I use games workshop charadon granite paint for underframes and Humbrol 11 silver paint for footsteps. Picture of hitec tools involved. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Another steal on ebay really impressed with this, how did they get the 86 so wrong? After changing headcodes its the usual matt varnish and pigments. Need to do the blue 108 now I've replenished the varnish stock. Edited April 11, 2016 by GRUNFOS 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Managed to do some work on the 81 today, need to speak to Lee to see if he can paint it for me. [ 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
71000 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Grunfos, Your stock look pretty good. Indeed the Class 31 is so good it brings back terrifying memories of these beasts. Fortunately when I was an BR driver (1988-95) they didn't appear very often. But when they did, they always seemed to have problems, whenever I was booked on one or even pairs of them. Even the solitary Class 31 model I bought for my layout (in green), revealed it had a problem with its metal chassis, which slowly expands and flakes away. Not knowing at the time, that there had been a duff batch, I reconstructed parts before hearing I could have sent it back and got a free replacement ! Your weathering is good, as I do hate this love affair with "Track colour", especially when applied to steam locos. As steam locos never went track colour but grey. All the coal dust, grease, oil, paraffin waste, turned virtually all dust from the track grey as soon as it stuck. Edited November 29, 2017 by 71000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 After a long time with no posts but lots of modelling, there is a new layout in the offing, first pics of layout and Bachmann class 24. Its a split level station approach somewhere in the midlands on the west coast mainline in 1976. The lower OHLE level rises to meet the suburban line as they approach the out of site station. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) A bit more news, after a long time! Heljan 86 fitted with MU cables and a view of a new display stand from EBMA. There will be more frequent updates! Edited May 31, 2021 by GRUNFOS 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 New class 50, class 40 in the weathering stages at the moment, pictures to follow. And one pic parked on the wip layout 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Class 40, TMC limited edition renumbered. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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