47606odin Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Well, that’s pretty good I think, and if the weather is good in the morning, I’ll give it a dusting of blue to see how it looks 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Some serious mods going on here Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, pwr said: Some serious mods going on here Paul R I sometimes think it’s easier on the real thing LOL 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 CRAP! Sh#t F&ck Went to blow in the blue paint, but my Railmatch rail blue enamel has gone off in the jar…..the lid was cracked, so this job is now shelved until further notice as I can’t get any more 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, 47606odin said: CRAP! Sh#t F&ck Went to blow in the blue paint, but my Railmatch rail blue enamel has gone off in the jar…..the lid was cracked, so this job is now shelved until further notice as I can’t get any more Can you get a match locally? Once weathered any slight change in shade would not be noticeable Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, pwr said: Can you get a match locally? Once weathered any slight change in shade would not be noticeable Paul R I have a mate who may be able to get me his Phoenix paints left overs to me. Never used Phoenix so will see how that goes fingers crossed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I've used them and continue to do so. Absolutely fine. If you can't get what you need let me know and I may be able to send some over Paul R 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Oops 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 2nd end done 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Now it’s looking like it should 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted August 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, 47606odin said: Now it’s looking like it should Nope. You've just ruined it with the headlight #marmite Edited August 30, 2021 by Hal Nail 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Nope. You've just ruined it with the headlight #marmite i beg to differ. I liked them with 3 lights 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted August 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 hours ago, 47606odin said: i beg to differ. I liked them with 3 lights Either way it's an interesting mod. I've seen a few people do it by adding lights after smoothing it all off which I suppose is easier for the sanding but then hard to do the lights themselves convincingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 32 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Either way it's an interesting mod. I've seen a few people do it by adding lights after smoothing it all off which I suppose is easier for the sanding but then hard to do the lights themselves convincingly. I have some different filler coming, hopefully it’ll make it easie easier than the current stuff which keeps recessing when I sand it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Well, whilst waiting for filler and paint, I could at least do something and paint the black on the nose 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Next part of the job. A good find on the web. It appears Heljan got the steam heat and air brake pipe transposed on the model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Heljan have included the air, vacuum and steam hoses I think? Edit: in looking for my old photo I remembered some marker light conversions on page 8 here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/112835-Heljan-class-45-ep-sample/page/8/ Edited September 1, 2021 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Heljan have included the air, vacuum and steam hoses I think? Edit: in looking for my old photo I remembered some marker light conversions on page 8 here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/112835-Heljan-class-45-ep-sample/page/8/ there are several different methods, but I don’t think there’s been enough conversions done yet to find the best and easiest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I saw a good looking conversion as I mentioned earlier from Jintyman and theres a clip of it on you tube. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 In fact here it is. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Right let’s try this filler, see if it’s better than the Tamiya stuff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: In fact here it is. all the conversions like this one are 45/0’s I’ve the added fun of fitting ETH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 I backdated mine to original blue star using spares from a Heljan 40. Heljan have just done eth parts for their 31/4 but getting hold of anything since Gaugemaster took over from Howes is quite another matter unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, 47606odin said: all the conversions like this one are 45/0’s I’ve the added fun of fitting ETH Agree. Would like to know what exactly parts were used here and want a 45/1 myself. Maybe Heljan will surprise us by upscaling their OO gauge model???? Not holding my breath though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said: Agree. Would like to know what exactly parts were used here and want a 45/1 myself. Maybe Heljan will surprise us by upscaling their OO gauge model???? Not holding my breath though I hope not now I’m going through all this work. I’m having fun though which is the point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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