brian daniels Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I have been busy doing a bit of weathering. First to get mucky was a Heljan 25. Then a couple of EWS 60's. 60085 is mine whereas 60018 was weathered for a friend. I have also done a bit to a triple grey 60. I re-sprayed the lower Rail Grey area as the Heljan grey is a bit too dark. Then I added a set of Loadhaul transfers from Fox. The triangular bit behind the cabs is not long enough as on this loco it goes onto the roof section slightly. Thankfully I had a couple of these orange triangles spare in a box. I am still waiting for the Severnmill nameplates but when they are on this will get a good mucking up. And a couple of pictures of the 3 together. Edited October 27, 2016 by brian daniels 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2016 Brian.......that 25......the driver.......did you get scanned? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yes David I did I got Modelu to reduce me to 1:48 which is much better to get behind the desks in diesels. It also reduces the middle age spread 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yes David I did I got Modelu to reduce me to 1:48 which is much better to get behind the desks in diesels. It also reduces the middle age spread That's it Brian I'm going to ask for a pint of 1:48 tonight to see if I can reduce mine!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yes David I did I got Modelu to reduce me to 1:48 which is much better to get behind the desks in diesels. It also reduces the middle age spread I thought I recognised that profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Now I have been getting a bit filthy today. I have tried to copy from a couple of pictures I have of 60070 which is the dirtiest 60 I think I have seen. Don't know why all the muck stuck around the nameplate on this side. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 That does look great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted October 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2016 Yep. I'll have one too please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Now I have been getting a bit filthy today. I have tried to copy from a couple of pictures I have of 60070 which is the dirtiest 60 I think I have seen. Don't know why all the muck stuck around the nameplate on this side. 60070 Charlton Tunnel 31-10-00.jpg 600707.jpg 600706.jpg 600705.jpg 600703.jpg 600702.jpg 600701.jpg Cracking Brian, superb! I think that the weather (rain) seems to have gotten in and around the exhaust and all the clagg and detritus has washed down onto/around the nameplate? ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Painting the third out of four TC coaches now so a bit of time for a 60 fest. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted November 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2016 Is that the grid for the Paddington Grand Prix? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2016 Good to meet you at Warley yesterday Brian. Keep up the good work on that 4TC and it'll be interesting to see what you do with the other pink Heljan Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 It was good to say hello to a few faces over the weekend. I will put a couple of pics of the 3 painted TC coaches as soon as I have glued the windows in the FK and BSK which is going to be a bit of a boring job but has to be done. That will just leave the last driving coach to paint. I have just striped down and got in primer the Heljan 128 that was on their stand over the weekend. BR Blue it is as if you did not know! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Took some pictures of the TC at last. I do not have any first class seat covering as yet so the interior of thie FK will have to wait a while. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted December 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2016 the whole unit looks great, but the attention to detail inside is really something else! The gangways look really good too, well worth the effort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Brian, That looks absolutely top notch!!! Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted December 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) You know.......just pressing the "Craftsmanship/Clever button just isn't enough.......totally amazing Brian Edited December 16, 2016 by boxbrownie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2016 the whole unit looks great, but the attention to detail inside is really something else! The gangways look really good too, well worth the effort Its those little silver lights by the mirrors in the compartment that brought back memories for me. Must have seen them 1000s of times without ever taking any notice - or so I thought! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Fantastic work Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Bought this Bolster C at Reading from M&M and have been busy ever since. It's from the old DA kits range if you remember them from about 30 years ago! They are ok but basic. I am now adding a few Archer rivets to the solebar to see if that helps. They have included a very nice laser cut wood deck for it but if I use it then the bolsters are raised up too much so will just make do with the etched deck. I have changed the vac pipe and lamp bracket for Slaters items. The coupling hook is from CPL. Unfortunately the buffers are solid, anyone know who does a self contained sprung version? The bolsters had the two uprights cast on in whitemetal and needless to say they went for a burton very easily so they are replaced with brass wire. The cast tiedown loops on the solebar have the round loop dangling nicely but I put three of them up the other way so the loops are up in the air ready to take a chain to secure a load later. When finished it will look very nice in a mixed freight trundling round and round. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Have a look on http://www.markits.com/ for there turned buffers Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thanks Ian. Just looked but without a picture I can't fathom out what they might look like. I know ABS will more than likely do them but I am not a fan of his springing method, especially on a round buffer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Bought this Bolster C at Reading from M&M and have been busy ever since. It's from the old DA kits range if you remember them from about 30 years ago! They are ok but basic. I am now adding a few Archer rivets to the solebar to see if that helps. They have included a very nice laser cut wood deck for it but if I use it then the bolsters are raised up too much so will just make do with the etched deck. I have changed the vac pipe and lamp bracket for Slaters items. The coupling hook is from CPL. Unfortunately the buffers are solid, anyone know who does a self contained sprung version? The bolsters had the two uprights cast on in whitemetal and needless to say they went for a burton very easily so they are replaced with brass wire. The cast tiedown loops on the solebar have the round loop dangling nicely but I put three of them up the other way so the loops are up in the air ready to take a chain to secure a load later. When finished it will look very nice in a mixed freight trundling round and round. Brian why dont you cut the laser cut wood and place in between each bolster should be ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Never thought of that, well done that man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Never thought of that, well done that man. Just called you at home Brian but your at work need some help with my Warwells I will try and catch you tomorrow cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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