brian daniels Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Sorted out the lighting although it's not 100% tidy as I am still not sure if I will stick a chip in it just yet but it all works. I have used some old Heljan connectors to join the body to the chassis. A sleeper PCB split into two makes a good bus bar to solder wires etc to. I filed the little nipples off the LED's so they just about fit in the recess. I drilled a 3mm recess for the left LED to sit in so I did not have to damage the interior and a hole through for the right LED will be hid by the desk. All looks ok. Lights are a bit bright so might try going over the rear of the paper headcode with a black felt tip. I think a bigger resistor might help to dull them down a bit as this was only on about half speed. Tail light works as well. Modelled before two lights was mandatory. Edited October 3, 2017 by brian daniels 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brian daniels Posted October 3, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Had a go at weathering a new Heljan 05. Also added a nameplate made for me by Pete Harvey. And if you are wondering who Tillypup is Should have painted the 05 black really. Edited October 3, 2017 by brian daniels 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Brian the Cl47 is and will be superb.....the Hunslett's weathering is just superb, so realistic! I want one like that.....must resist, must resist! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted October 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2017 Nice work on the headcode boxes Brian - I wasn't sure illumination was possible with such a shallow aperture, but as you've proved, it can be done. Is it just me though, or do the characters look a little over-nourished? Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 I know what you mean Dan but I don't know how to make them thinner in photoshop. Got the boiler exhaust from Laurie so the loco is just about done now. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi Brian, Would you mind taking us through the basic steps of weathering the Hunslet please, ie did you spray on enamels and then wipe off with a solvent loaded cotton bud? Thanks, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class27 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Brian Inspirational stuff as always here, maybe now that you are retired you could do a step by step on painting and finishing a model, The lovely class 47 perhaps. I understand that some steps could not be shown as "once you have started you have to finish".It would be very interesting indeed though Can I ask your advice? I have a Heljan class 26 missing a lamp iron and a quick check of Howes site confirms it does not come as a spare part any advice gratefully recieved 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2017 Such lovely weather battered looking 05..........I especially like the open window, a bit easier than trying to lean through the "huge" post slots called doors! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would love Laurie to cast a separate roof section so you could do 901. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Sorted out the lighting although it's not 100% tidy as I am still not sure if I will stick a chip in it just yet but it all works. 8>< snip ><8 Tail light works as well. Modelled before two lights was mandatory. IMG_8815.jpg Dumb question. If two lights weren't mandatory, why would they put the 2nd one in on the opposite side just to blank it out? Lovely weathering on that 05... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Dumb question. If two lights weren't mandatory, why would they put the 2nd one in on the opposite side just to blank it out? Lovely weathering on that 05... The other tail light was basically a spare should the bulb blow in one. Always made me think that if units and light loco's have to have two reds then why not hauled stock, freight and passenger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Sorry for a few gaps in replying here but this retirement lark is never ending, I'm never in! Just had a week in Switzerland hunting Re 6/6's amongst others. Class 27 I can't find any in my sprues I'm afraid. You could get some lost wax ones from JLTRT? I must do something about the weathering stuff for you but it's basically spray on and rub off with a paper towel. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Hi Brian, Any idea as to why those check rails are set so high in that photo above? Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I know what you mean Dan but I don't know how to make them thinner in photoshop. Got the boiler exhaust from Laurie so the loco is just about done now. IMG_3429.jpg IMG_3432.jpg Which some one would do that exhaust port in 4mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted October 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Any idea as to why those check rails are set so high in that photo above? Can't answer for that specific case, but have a look over in the Trams/Tramways section, the thread about the Sheffield Supertram/Rotherham tram-train extension has images and explanations about tram train flanges or wheels being different and needing a higher check rail when running on shared track. Might or might not be the same here... Edited October 20, 2017 by JDW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class27 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Brian Thanks for the reply I fancy having a go at a JLTRT CCT so I can hopefully get some lamp irons when I order it. I appreciate you looking for me I think there are a lot of people hoping you will do a weathering piece on here cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Had a visit to Pete Watermans Leamington Spa layout yesterday. Now that's over I can get and paint the 47. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted October 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2017 Nice touch on the TC in that the curtains are in various states of open/closed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Had a visit to Pete Watermans Leamington Spa layout yesterday. Now that's over I can get and paint the 47.Lucky you! Is that the Thumper painted now.....is it complete? Its the livery I was planning for mine too. Kindest, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Lucky you! Is that the Thumper painted now.....is it complete? Its the livery I was planning for mine too. Kindest, CME I hang my head in shame as I still have not finished the seats inside it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) I hang my head in shame as I still have not finished the seats inside it. Where the disappointed button!! How Many years has it taken? Edited October 23, 2017 by Pete Harvey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I hang my head in shame as I still have not finished the seats inside it.It looks cracking though Brian, mines still a shiny brass colour! LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2017 Had a visit to Pete Watermans Leamington Spa layout yesterday. Now that's over I can get and paint the 47. I couldn't find a "jealous" emoticon, so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Nearly there with 47004. Now painted and glazed and cab interiors put in. But the interiors now make the chassis slightly lower by about 1mm so the ploughs are sitting a bit low now. I have removed them and cut 1mm off the extra support I had to make so they are again sitting snug up against the bottom of the bufferbeam. Precision Labels did a cracking job on the lettering under the secondman's side. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Brian Have you taken any pictures of it next to a Heljan 47? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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