Popular Post steve fay Posted April 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2019 Dawn of the hydraulic’s 18 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 A parade of Panniers, 6165 sits out of use at the end of the boiler wash out road, next stop Birds of Risca 11 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Some superb scenes appearing here ... gosh I do like a dirty woman.....loco !!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) Sunday evening’s are always a hive of activity with locos being prepared for Monday mornings services. Edited April 28, 2019 by steve fay 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tigerburnie Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 You must have some amount of locos, impressive 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 What product do you use for your grass it looks perfect? Kind regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Mininatur static grasses, I use a blend of 4.5mm & 6mm lengths and varying shades. Ex works 5904 is ready to take the Liverpool to Plymouth onwards 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Backscene in place 13 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaming_chris Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 02/11/2018 at 15:05, steve fay said: sanding and talc Hi Steve I've been catching up on this thread of yours, great work. I would guess that the sand is glued in place with the tried and tested PVA, a feww drops of washing-up liquid and water, is this correct ? What did you use to stick the talcum powder ? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2019 Fabulous stuff Steve, many thanks for sharing it. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Yes just like that! Talc is fixed in the same way, you will need to mist over the talc and glue with water to cover it all, I also mix talc and paint to form a paste that can be painted over the sand in areas to achieve a similar look. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Printed back scene gone! More bubbles than an Aero! Going back to the original plan for an industrial back drop. Richard Thomas & Baldwin’s was a well known name in South Wales steel making. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Oh dear ! Sorry to hear about the bubble invasion Steve still, onwards and upwards eh ? Going off off at a tangent can I ask whether you've tried removing any of the printed lettering or numbering off a Heljan loco ? If you have what "safe" method did you use ? If you haven't do you happen to know of anyone who did as I have now got the 43xx and would like to renumber the buffer beam and replace the GWR lettering on the tender of my new acquisition. I'm aware of the careful use of a cocktail stick, isopropyl and also car products, I just wondered before attempting it. cheers Grahame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just catching up Steve, and some stunning and very atmospheric shots there. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, bgman said: Oh dear ! Sorry to hear about the bubble invasion Steve still, onwards and upwards eh ? Going off off at a tangent can I ask whether you've tried removing any of the printed lettering or numbering off a Heljan loco ? If you have what "safe" method did you use ? If you haven't do you happen to know of anyone who did as I have now got the 43xx and would like to renumber the buffer beam and replace the GWR lettering on the tender of my new acquisition. I'm aware of the careful use of a cocktail stick, isopropyl and also car products, I just wondered before attempting it. cheers Grahame I removed the early BR crest off the tender using thinners and cotton buds, it takes some time as they are spot printed and not transfers. You may need to repaint the front buffer beam as there’s a good chance you’ll remove some of the red paint especially around rivet heads. Edited May 8, 2019 by steve fay 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, steve fay said: I removed the early BR crest off the tender using thinners and cotton buds, it takes some time as they are spot printed and not transfers. You may need to repaint the front buffer beam as there’s a good chance you’ll remove some of the red paint especially around rivet heads. Thank you Steve that's very useful, I did suspect that they are tampo type print as are other manufacturers applied details. Cheers G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Early September 1964, I popped down the shed as 4079 Pendennis Castle was due on for servicing after bringing in a railtour from Worcester. Word is there’s a new loco being allocated to Marches Road, apparently it’s being called a Teddy Bear ?? See Minerva’s latest news update. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Superb Steve as always! I loathe wall papering and wallpapering knows it (thank god for emulsion!) - the one modelling task that fills me with trepidation? Backscenes! Fortunately due to glacial progress its a way off! Loving your work though Steve! ATVB, M 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 23 hours ago, steve fay said: Early September 1964, I popped down the shed as 4079 Pendennis Castle was due on for servicing after bringing in a railtour from Worcester. Word is there’s a new loco being allocated to Marches Road, apparently it’s being called a Teddy Bear ?? See Minerva’s latest news update. That looks fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Corrugated card arrived today for the steel works back drop The opening I have cut out of the brick and corrugated sheets will have double doors as I intend to add a Canton style footbridge. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Very effective Steve! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Shed receiving some attention today 14 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve fay Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Visiting locos on shed today 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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