RMweb Premium lash Posted April 13, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2020 I acquired this old Hornby box about 18 months ago at the Isle of Wight show for a couple of quid . I liked the post war look ( LMS/ early BR?) and it’s toylike low profile which would suit a crowded narrow baseboard well and could be easily disguised . I dismantled it washed and primed it and the mouldings look pretty good so this week I’ll have a go at making it presentable and finding an excuse for a Southern Region paint scheme. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted April 13, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2020 A few base coats on . Concrete for the brick work wiped off so mainly stays in the mortar joints , a nondescript grey for the roof and cream for wood cladding . A lot more to do but drying and hardening for the moment. Brickwork is next 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted April 13, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2020 Brickwork done with rubbing red brown and a blue coloured pencils over the concrete base coat with a bit of judicious rubbing and smudging . Quite pleased with progress . Think I’ll leave things there . Paint is acrylic but I’d still like to leave it a while before next coats. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted April 14, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2020 Final coats of paint and a lot of tidying round the edges to be done . I’m letting it all dry out until tomorrow. closeups are very cruel but work to be done 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted April 16, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2020 Bit of tidying and touching up last night and then couldn’t leave it and did a bit more when last coat wasn’t dry. Didn’t quite ######### the whole thing but I’ll wait a while now and do some rubbing down with those brilliant little modellers sanding sticks. No pic today of lack of progress but here’s a screen shot of a similar box from eBay as a bit of before and after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted April 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ok touching up done and I’m leaving it now . Close ups with digital cameras as cruel as ever but from a regular layout viewing distance it looks great . When I can lay my hands on suitable materials the box needs handrails for the stairs and glazing. Might possibly go for some very light sooty weathering but this a modern box and won’t have been subject to a century of grime. its been a fun week with this and if I can anyone can. Keep safe and happy modelling . 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackthorn Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Nice work!!! Just goes to show how a little work can turn something that was basically a toy into something much more realistic. Hmmm.....now I'm thinking about having a rummage through some of my old 'train set' buildings etc. and seeing what I can have a crack at... I'm looking forwards to seeing how this progresses, so please keep the pictures coming!!! Mark. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted June 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 13/06/2020 at 12:27, Blackthorn said: Nice work!!! Just goes to show how a little work can turn something that was basically a toy into something much more realistic. Hmmm.....now I'm thinking about having a rummage through some of my old 'train set' buildings etc. and seeing what I can have a crack at... I'm looking forwards to seeing how this progresses, so please keep the pictures coming!!! Mark. Mark many thanks and yes rummage and give it a go , cheap cheerful and fun modelling . I’m hoping my local model shop is or will be opening soon so glazing and handrails soon I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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