RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2018 Starting to come together now. I decided today that I was as happy as I am going to be with the blue so it was time to take the masking tape off! Considering this is my first proper foray into 7mm and my first full blow loco re-paint I am pretty happy how this has turned out so far. Some bits have bled in places but I should be able to tidy them up without too much bother. Its actually come out better than I expected Looks pretty good to me! Pleasing when it goes well but for me spraying is by far the least enjoyable part of modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Looks pretty good to me! Pleasing when it goes well but for me spraying is by far the least enjoyable part of modelling. I've been very nervous about doing this but it is coming along OK, all be it slowly! Though it seems I am talking to myself most of the time, seeing the view counter going up is helping to keep my motivation! I will finish this project in the coming weeks (maybe months?) This mornings progress has included re-fitting the fuel tanks & the air tanks. I've also been painting the cab bulk heads and modifying the Heljan ploughs ready for paint. I hope to have the buffer beams back together by the end of the weeknd baring air brake pipes which I need to order, the Heljan model only having buffer beam pipework suitable for a vac brake/steam heat loco. Still a bit to go but starting to come together! Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Well I’m reading and enjoying this thread and seeing others have a gives me the impetus to start those bits I’ve been putting off! I find progress goes in bursts. I’ll get impatient to finish something sometimes so not unknown to mess up a finish by not leaving it alone long enough. Will be going back to my 33 shortly but I suspect reworking the fuel tanks could be a long job! Edited March 30, 2018 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks Ian, I'm fits & bursts with this too. Finally got round to the buffer beams this afternoon. Starting to get towards the end now. Grills to paint/fix and then gloss for the body & cab interiors to sort. Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtor Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 This loco looks familiar! Keep up the good work mate Cam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Very nice work, don't know why but that's one conversion I never did and I never did a JLTRT airbraked 26 either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Well, not much progress to report, have been lacking motivation and still waiting on transfers for the 26. However a little progress yesterday with something else. I couldn't very well just have the 26 so after an opportunity to acquire a Heljan MK1 for a reasonable price I have been keeping my eye out for a couple more. Yesterday I spent some time numbering and branding them: Heljan MK1s by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan MK1s by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan MK1s by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan MK1s by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan MK1s by endoftheroad, on Flickr They've now gone to a friend for some dirt. I other news I picked up another 26 body which is in the process of getting stripped. Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr That all for now, hopefully this will give me some more motivation. Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Enjoyed the thread. Good progress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Ok, so I have really caught the 7mm bug now! Time for the next project, there are a couple of other bits in the pipeline but more on them later. I finally resisted and bought a Heljan 37 as it was at a reasonable price. Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Out of the box the Heljan 37 looks to be a pretty good representation to me, it looks like a 37, the glaring issues for me are the bodyside windows which are far too low, the headcode panel & buffer beam skirts (very few survived beyond blue with glass panels or skirts, in fact only 116 & 183 made it out of blue with skirts). there are also some livery issues but as this will get stripped I can ignore them. Now without filling and re-cutting the windows I'll mask this with the choice of livery, the skirts can be removed and a new bufferbeam fabricated Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr The body is now stripped down to its component parts and I have cut back and filled the skirts off, it doesn't look too bad and will get tidied up again once its stripped of paint and new beading added around the edge. Even at this stage with the skirts and glass panel removed it looks so much better. Next to the stripping bath. Progress will likely be slow on this as there is a house move in progress! Edited July 27, 2018 by D6775 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 A little progress this weekend, not had much time to really do anything but one end of the 37 has been stripped and microstrip added cut edge. Some parts ordered this evening and another bottle of IPA as I can't quite submerge the other end of the body in my jar! Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Small update this weekend, progress is slow as we're in the throws of a house move, but a little modelling is still being done! The body is now pretty much fully stripped (there are a couple of bits to go over) I have added microstrip to the other end, filed off the raised detail around the boiler filler hatch, filled the boiler steps and filler hatch. Also placed an order with PHD for some additional bits for the center panel and roof blanks etc. Transfers for the numbers and data panels are already here so I just need some blue stars and warning flashes, pretty sure I have also go the right paints tucked away. Now I need to get hold of some nameplates! Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr That's all for now, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Not much progress to report but the etches for Pete Harvey turned up today so it was rude not to attach them! Hopefully some more progress towards the end of the week with any luck. Starting to look like an 80's/90's tractor now though. Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Well 99% 0f the house move is done and some modelling progress sis being made (and will hopefully continue to be made!). Transfer form Steve at Railtec are also here and so it was back to the 26 this morning. Transfer added and ready for a coat of Satin Varnish before weathering. Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan O Gauge 26 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Jobs still to do: Door Handles to make & fit. Cab internals to finish painting, Including drivers. NRN pods to put together & paint. Sound chip to fit. Weathering. I think that's it!! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Had a bit more time this morning between doing other jobs so I've satin varnished, put the glazing back, replaced the handrails and wipers. Heljan O Gauge 26024 by endoftheroad, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Not a lot of progress this week, but I have been tinkering with a set of Skytrex station buildings I bought some time ago for a project. Said project may be moving up the priorities as its likely to be built in small sections which will fit in my office! Main station building is complete , still some filling and filing to do before painting but its starting to look the part. Untitled by endoftheroad, on Flickr Impatient as ever I wanted to see what it would look like painted, so I decided to sort out the shed & toilets: Untitled by endoftheroad, on Flickr I'm actually quite please with how these have turned out, boards around the bottom added, Halfords Red Oxide primer for the roof and some very old (probably not been opened for nearly 20 years) Humbrol paints resurrected with thinners for the brown and cream. Some tidying up to do but they look how I wanted! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Saturday morning update. I have made a start on the next project this week. With the 26 almost done (weathering and a few odds and sods left) and the 37 nearly ready for paint, I've dug out an Easybuild 101 i bought earlier in the year for a 'Summer Project', well it'll now be a winter project. So far I have got four sides prepped and together, the roof isn't stuck down as this needs some further work, just placed to ensure the sides are square. Untitled by endoftheroad, on Flickr Edited September 8, 2018 by D6775 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2018 Have you seen the thread under kitbuilding and scratchbuilding about an Easybuild 101? It mentions how to make the roof fit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Have you seen the thread under kitbuilding and scratchbuilding about an Easybuild 101? It mentions how to make the roof fit... I have thank you, it has already come in handy (and also kick started my build!!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfox Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Saturday morning update. I have made a start on the next project this week. With the 26 almost done (weathering and a few odds and sods left) and the 37 nearly ready for paint, I've dug out an Easybuild 101 i bought earlier in the year for a 'Summer Project', well it'll now be a winter project. So far I have got four sides prepped and together, the roof isn't stuck down as this needs some further work, just placed to ensure the sides are square. Untitled by endoftheroad, on Flickr Al, That roof does sit very proud in the top centre doesn't it? From your other models, I assume you'll be doing a refurbished set? In my experience you have two choices: Sand down the bottom edges of the roof and redo the rain strip with plastic section (you have to fabricate some above the cab doors anyway). The drawback is that you also lose the inside step that gives a good square seating on the side, leaving a butt joint. Option two involves reducing the thickness at the apex of the roof by sanding. This involves a lot of extra mind numbing sanding of course! The only other option I very briefly considered was to obtain some sheet brass and bend a new roof. It's a real issue caused primarily by the unique shallow roof profile of the Met Camm group of units. Great start, all the best of luck with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yep, refurbed set is the plan. I'm pretty sure I am going to give the filing of the roof down with a drainpipe and coarse sandpaper route a try! I am also not happy with the way the bodysides and the cab go together, if I match the top and bottom of the bodyside with the cab, the bodyside seems to bow out, but if I match the center of the bodyside the bottom of the side and the top of the cab door are sunk in. The blunt end goes together perfectly so I don't think the sides are bowed. I'll have a proper look in daylight tomorrow but I might putt the other body together and see how that looks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfox Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Yep, refurbed set is the plan. I'm pretty sure I am going to give the filing of the roof down with a drainpipe and coarse sandpaper route a try! I am also not happy with the way the bodysides and the cab go together, if I match the top and bottom of the bodyside with the cab, the bodyside seems to bow out, but if I match the center of the bodyside the bottom of the side and the top of the cab door are sunk in. The blunt end goes together perfectly so I don't think the sides are bowed. I'll have a proper look in daylight tomorrow but I might putt the other body together and see how that looks. It's not a snug fit between the side and cab but I concluded that maybe by design as the seam represents a door/body interface. If not by design, the effect I found to be fortuitous to representing such. I maybe worth considering whether the roof panel etch is applied prior to fixing the roof to the body too. You'll certainly need numerous clamps to hold it all together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 This weeks progress report. Not a massive amount done, but if I can manage to do a few bits each week things get moved on. I have to say I am really enjoying mucking baout in O gauge, something I have lacked considerably in 4mm scale for some considerable time! 37 body has had a step filled (I missed it first time round!) and is now Primed and away for its top coats. Bufferbeams have been built up and re-fitted. This weekend/next week will hopefully involve sound fitting and bogie mods with any luck, nameplates are on order so this shouldn't take too long to finish now. Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Back to the 101. I wasn't happy with the fit of the cab so this got removed and re-fitted. I know its not much but to my eye it looks a lot better and won't take too much to blend in now. Easybuild 101 DMU by endoftheroad, on Flickr Thats all for now. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Well its Saturday again! Not the best of weeks very much lacking in motivation at the moment. However, Cameron has been ploughing on painting the 37 body for me and I've built the basic body of the 101 DTCL (now I have both roofs to sort!) and the three trailing bogies, still a lot of work to do but getting there slowly. Heljan Class 37 by endoftheroad, on Flickr Easybuild 101 DMU by endoftheroad, on Flickr Easybuild 101 DMU by endoftheroad, on Flickr The yesterday I turned my hand to adding pickups on these bogies, one for the motor and the other two simply to provide lights in the DTCL. This was my first attempt with some scrap brass, however was far too stiff so has been ditched. This morning I have decided to use som wire rather than brass, this is probably not perfect, but with 8 wheel pickup in each vehicle I hope i'll get away with it! Easybuild 101 DMU by endoftheroad, on Flickr Hopefully have some time (and maybe progress) over the weekend! Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 A Slight deviation this morning. Back in April I started scratch building a signal box for a friends layout, I have been meaning to get back to it for some time, well this morning I have doen a bit. This is how it looked in April: O Gauge Signal Box by endoftheroad, on Flickr O Gauge Signal Box by endoftheroad, on Flickr This morning I have finished the brick work and capped the steps. Hopefully get the roof on later then it will be windows! O Gauge Signal Box by endoftheroad, on Flickr Its not going to be the most acurate and fantastic build in the world, but hopefully it will look the part. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 This morning I have finished the brick work and capped the steps. Hopefully get the roof on later then it will be windows! O Gauge Signal Box by endoftheroad, on Flickr Its not going to be the most acurate and fantastic build in the world, but hopefully it will look the part. That looks nice. Is that foam card or plasticard you used? Dougal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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