pdanny Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Primer stage complete. DMSO1 ready to be painted. Undercarraige to be commenced once the drawings of the equipment are completed from the pics I've taken. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Back on it again following some time out and paint job going well. With most of the paint job done on the first DMSO, going to start building the remaining other coaches and get working on the finer detailing. I'm really pleased with the progress so far and can't wait to get it running. Lights, undercarraige, window frames and interiors all set to follow. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Commenced working on the pantograph centre coach and adding the detail to the DMSO already built. Internal lighting, destination blinds and headlights all fitted. Etched Hopper Window Frames arrived and ready for fitting, then glazing to follow. Motor housing installed and ready for wiring up. Pantograph to be sourced and second DMSO to build next. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Great stuff. I find it interesting that you build and paint each car one after the other. That presumably that helps with the boredom of the same job over and over if doing them all in one go. All those door handles on traditional units or the glazing for example? I always got stuck at one stage and back in the box it went... Finding better ways to go about things probably occur as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meld Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Nice window etches, are they from Rubyrocco76 or your own production? MC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Great stuff. I find it interesting that you build and paint each car one after the other. That presumably that helps with the boredom of the same job over and over if doing them all in one go. All those door handles on traditional units or the glazing for example? I always got stuck at one stage and back in the box it went... Finding better ways to go about things probably occur as well? It's simply a case of staying motivated and actually finishing a unit. I have a couple of slam door units that are still u finished because I've never gone beyond the paint phase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Nice window etches, are they from Rubyrocco76 or your own production? The etched frames are from PPD Ltd, reorder code 24905. Cost circa £21 MC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Etched window frames from PPD Ltd, fitted and ready for painting... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I've just found this thread... fantastic stuff! I've always been put off having a go at NSE livery despite this being my favourite! Cheers Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Etched window frames from PPD Ltd now painted and looking like they were part of the original build. Really pleased with the finish and they've got a thin recess on the inside to snugly fit and secure the glazing up against so they're a perfect fit. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 So after a long wait, I'm finally back on the 313. Before I start building the 2nd DMSO, I've made a start on the undercarriage for the 1st one. I've had to build the components from converting parts from other kits and scratchbuilding what I can't obtain. The PEP units had some very bespoke parts. I've also built the drumswitch box under the drivers side of the cab. Additionally I've finally sourced and obtained the correct pantograph although it doesn't fit the premoulded lodgings so again these were removed and the pantograph fixed in its own isolators. Had to build the additional elements to complete it. Just a few detailing tweaks left to do on DMSO1 with decals and varnish to complete. Focus will now move onto DMSO2 and the centre car. Running trials have already gone well and I'm pleased with motor. Still have some wiring work to do to get all the lighting to work together. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 So after a long wait, I'm finally back on the 313. Before I start building the 2nd DMSO, I've made a start on the undercarriage for the 1st one. I've had to build the components from converting parts from other kits and scratchbuilding what I can't obtain. The PEP units had some very bespoke parts. I've also built the drumswitch box under the drivers side of the cab. Additionally I've finally sourced and obtained the correct pantograph although it doesn't fit the premoulded lodgings so again these were removed and the pantograph fixed in its own isolators. Had to build the additional elements to complete it. Just a few detailing tweaks left to do on DMSO1 with decals and varnish to complete. Focus will now move onto DMSO2 and the centre car. Running trials have already gone well and I'm pleased with motor. Still have some wiring work to do to get all the lighting to work together. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I have sent you a message mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Completed the paint job on DMSO1. The overhead catenary warning line over the cab had to be painted by hand as it's too challenging to mask or line with transfers. Additionally painted all the undercarriage, detailing parts and corrected minor lining errors. Glad it's done, ready to get on with the other two coaches and commence transfers, varnish and glaze this one now. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Took 313 to NSE Latchmere a few weeks ago to give it some running trials and ensure all the lighting, circuits and motor work ok. I had to build the remaining 3rd car the DMS to complete the tests and unbeknown to myself, the first coach I built was the DMBS. The tests proved successful and the unit runs well and all lighting works successfully. I even got to run it alongside the 2EPB units they replaced, lol 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Fantastic! Where did you get the pantograph from for the class 313? I think the producer of the class 313 will have to include a link to your page when he sends out the parts! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Super thread - the units and liveries I like to see. Just a shame they're OO/4mm and not N/2mm, but great modelling nonetheless. G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Fantastic! Where did you get the pantograph from for the class 313? I think the producer of the class 313 will have to include a link to your page when he sends out the parts! Pretty sure it's this one: http://www.blackwells-miniatures.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_169&products_id=4327 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fincra5 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 IMG_-da5x3o.jpg Took 313 to NSE Latchmere a few weeks ago to give it some running trials and ensure all the lighting, circuits and motor work ok. IMG_-7i08g1.jpg I had to build the remaining 3rd car the DMS to complete the tests and unbeknown to myself, the first coach I built was the DMBS. 20180516_220127.jpg IMG_h104rl.jpg The tests proved successful and the unit runs well and all lighting works successfully. IMG_wz53vo.jpg I even got to run it alongside the 2EPB units they replaced, lol IMG_-yis01.jpg Can I pay you to build a 313 for me! Haha! Been so tempted to start buy the bits (currently out of stock) and then give it a go.. but I've never kit built before - The shame! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meld Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Railtech Transfers have just produced some 3D decals for the Door Open push buttons on the outside of BR Built units suitable for 313/508 onwards after a request from the Latchmere Chaps ... available here .... http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=3457 No connection other than a happy customer! Cheers Meld Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Railtech Transfers have just produced some 3D decals for the Door Open push buttons on the outside of BR Built units suitable for 313/508 onwards after a request from the Latchmere Chaps ... available here .... http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=3457 No connection other than a happy customer! Cheers Meld Thanks Meld. Image below which helps demonstrate the 3d capability: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 After pretty much taking the summer off I've now got my butt in gear and got back on a mission completing the paint job and PPD Ltd window frames on the 313. The pantograph coach has been fully painted, window frames added and is ready for some detailing plus undercarriage and the DMS is also painted now, with window frames added and ready for lighting to be fitted and detailing. The first job will be to complete all 3 with decals and a couple of coats of varnish followed by finer detailing, building the undercarriage for the last two builds and fitting in the glazing for all 3. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Thanks Meld. Image below which helps demonstrate the 3d capability: Hey, NSE Latchmere is a an old friend of mine and told me about these in the production stages. I bought mine from you the day you launched. They're awesome and will be used on both my 313 and 319. Thanks very much they're incredible and work on pretty much any Mk3 unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted September 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2018 WOW, the 313 is the best model I have seen of the 313/508 type units. Most are let down by the front end, your model really captures the look. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 WOW, the 313 is the best model I have seen of the 313/508 type units. Most are let down by the front end, your model really captures the look. Thanks. Rubyrocco76 on eBay produced them. I just did the build and paintwork but they are spot on aren't they. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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