Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Hello all, I previously posted this in the Kitbuilding section, but here seems more appropriate. I'm working on this "Faun" kit from Smallbrook Studios which utilises a chassis from a Bachmann Bill/Ben loco. One part that dissatisfied me was the stepped footplate as it made the cab door too high. This also highlights the motor, which is very visible in the cab. I've built a replacement footplate from plastic sheet, which looks better. My plan was to obscure the motor with a driver figure. This arrived yesterday and a test fit proves the concept well. I'm probably going to replace the cab sides with some scratch built ones as the original kit parts are very thick. Matt Edited September 2, 2021 by Enfys_Rainbow 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Bit more masking tape and bluetack modelling... Getting there slowly I hope. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Cab sides now rebuilt using plastic sheet - the originals are too thick to be realistic. Due to the original stepped footplate, the cab rear supplied in the kit is too short. It's been extended, again with plastic sheet. I'll need to create my own cab roof as it's now narrower than the kit intended and I inevitably broke the Modelu whistle. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2021 Big improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yes, much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Thank you @ColinK and @Reno! Quick photos of the new cab in place... I'm really pleased with how this is going! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Loco progress has paused temporarily while I await delivery of a few items. Meanwhile I've done some more work on the coach. First job was to add some strapping to the ends - this adds some detail but also hides the rather obvious butt join between the end and side parts. I also lowered the buffers around 1mm to better match the loco. This involved plugging the original holes with some plastic rod and then redrilling the holes. I've also added new handrails as I really wasn't impressed with the plastic ones. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Bit more random progress. Thought I'd have a go at scratchbuilding a structure as have never done this in 7mm scale before. I also wanted to try scribed surface texture as opposed to embossed sheet which I use in 4mm scale. There's nothing new here, it's simply foamboard construction and DAS clay. The window is from York Modelmaking and the door knocked up from plastic sheet. Both need frames and other details to finish. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody C Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Some great modelling. I am particularly impressed with the scribed stone work on the building which really captures the look of that type of construction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Thank you @Woody C! I appreciate that because I wasn't sure I'd captured the look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 My little experiment is complete (apart from painting and ridge tiles). Guttering and drain pipes are plastic rod which I'll probably regret attaching before painting but I couldn't resist! Painting aside, which'll be a challenge in itself, this has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience! 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 After a lot of experimenting tonight with grey acrylics, I think I'm getting somewhere near a slate-ish finish. I'd appreciate any feedback though. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Very neat work and i also like the way you're photographing what you've done, it all comes across well on here. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Now (almost, just needs ridge tiles) finished! I genuinely don't know if I like it! 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted September 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2021 Did you make or buy the sash window? The building looks great! Dava 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dava said: Did you make or buy the sash window? The building looks great! Dava I bought it from York Modelmaking - fantastic windows! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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