Ressaldar Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi JP don't worry, as I mentioned above, the dirt is on - watch this space. As for Precision, I have found that with some colours/finishes, there are too many times when the surface stays 'tacky' - even when using their own thinners. Never had any problems when using Railmatch. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 That 40 looks superb. Just been going through some of the Ex Talacre diesels doing a few repairs and maintenance (some quite major work required to the HST power cars and Steve won't touch them if they haven't got chimneys on!). There's definately a gap in the fleet where a class 40 should be! I may have to contact JLTRT later in the year. JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi Jon and all, glad that you are being tempted - go for it - I hope that the following do not put you off though: Hope that you like them - now to start on detailing a Bachmann 03 - the Birkenhead 'Greeny' D2162 - watch this space regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Superb job again Mike, very well done. It never ceases to amaze me how a bit of weathering improves a model so much, the detail on the bogies and fuel tank now jumps right out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi Christian, glad you approve, I do like the Tamiya weathering blocks. I used a mixture of gunmetal, oil stain, soot and mud - hardly used any of the other colours in the boxes. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERJP Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I think you've captured the look of the body sides very well, as I was looking I was just thinking how I could lick me finger and write in that . Well done. J.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Very tasty. I suppose they got filthy very quickly when working and shedded alongside steam locos. I did a JLTRT 10001 in green with small yellow warning panels, the livery it had immediately prior to withdrawal. It's still pristine at the moment and I haven't yet had the confidence to dirty it up. I may now have to fire up the Iwata! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi JP, nothing naughty I trust Hi Jon, In my mind, there is never a 'clean' loco - steam or diesel, outside the paintshop. Get the airbrush going. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Love what you've done with the weathering there - it's very convincing B) B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Martin, glad you like it, I enjoy putting the dirt on. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thats a cracking weathering job. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Ian, Many thanks, I'm not to sure if my friend who I built it for has the same opinion as you. I handed it over last night and he didn't make too much of it other than saying it looked better than when it was 'ex works' when he saw it last week. All of the Club members who saw it last night agreed that it looked the part. We'll see if any comments are made at this afternoon's running session. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nortonian Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Ian, Many thanks, I'm not to sure if my friend who I built it for has the same opinion as you. I handed it over last night and he didn't make too much of it other than saying it looked better than when it was 'ex works' when he saw it last week. All of the Club members who saw it last night agreed that it looked the part. We'll see if any comments are made at this afternoon's running session. regards Mike Hi Mike, Don`t despair, one mans idea of weathering is different to another's. He may of wanted it a little more subtle or even dirtier, he should of been more specific. Being no expert, my only comments would be thus, ............in some photo`s it looks spot on, in one or two others, it looks like you may of just wiped over it with a dirty cloth. Its the lighting, the camera and everything. You just can`t really see on here. Did you make clearances on the windows for where the wipers had travelled ?. Sometimes dirt builds up from the bottom of an edge like silt in a domestic radiator, ie, humped. Every flippin engine is different my friend !. Keep up the good work. Kindest Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Ian, thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I'm still getting to grips with the camera as it were, so that probably accounts for the lighting differences etc. Just for the record, no cloths were used, just the airbrush, flat brushes with varying amounts of thinners then Tamiya weathering blocks applied with cut down artists brushes to give varing degrees of 'stiffness' to the bristles. Tried to give the 'wiped' effect. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 looks fabulous Mike! can tell that the camera shots are affecting it a bit, but can tell it looks great in real life Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice model Mike :icon_e_biggrin:, I will have to have a go at one of these JLTRT kits (Hydraulic of course though ) Cheers Phill :icon_thumbsup2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer1027 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Exellent Mike . Great weathering too. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Phil & Rob many thanks for the thumbs up. Herewith, some shots taken this afternoon, with it earning it's keep, although I know nothing of the funny coloured stock that it is pulling other than that they are a rake of six Bachmann Mk 1s. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted January 27, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2010 other than that they are a rake of six Bachmann Mk 1s. regards Mike Mike, Must be some strange foreign stock that got attached there , the weathering looks very nice.....certainly suits the loco, so when is the sound and smoke going in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Dave, when the friend I built it for wants to do it - it is on the cards. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethevans1986 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Nice 40 Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi Mike, I have only just discovered your thread on building a JLTRT class 40 and have read it from start to finish. All I can say is, fantastic work. What a superb job you have done, you must be extremely pleased with the end result. There seem to be rather a lot of very good and experienced 'builders' on RMWeb (yourself, Brian Daniels et al) who seem to make constructing the JLTRT kits into beautiful mini replicas of the real thing (no pun intended), dare I say it, quite straight forward. Would you recommend the JLTRT kits to people of lesser modelling skill? - ahem! I've been thinking about having a go for a while now (I just need that last push over the edge!). Many thanks for posting the pics of your workmanship - absolutely stunning and very inspiring. Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi Lee, many thanks for your flattering comments, to be mentioned in the same sentance as Brian Daniels is praise indeed, but I feel that I have a long way to go to emulate Brian. As for JLTRT kits, they are straight forward to build, but like a lo t(most some would say) kits, they are sometimes let down by poor instructions. The 40 is the only loco that I have built from the JLTRT stable but Ialso built a pair of GUVs and again, there was something 'lacking' in the instructions. You definately need photographs of your chosen subject to assist where the instructions fall down. The main 'downsides' are 1) the price (but this is partially offset by the 'speed' which you achieve in completing your model - if that is what you want) and on a mode personal note, having to use superglue - something that I react to very quickly, and trying out alternatives might be a costly mistake. If you are happy with your soldering skills then stick with brass and nickel silver - I have just purchased an MMP 08 kit and whilst it looks daunting by having so much detail to build up, I shall enjoy taking my time making it, especially as I am retired and have the time. I built an MOK Southern Q1 last year - a highly detailed kit, very similar to the 08 in that department and thoroughly enjoyed it - I've now got another one to build for a friend - before I start the 08. best of luck with your choice of construction regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_S Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi - I have been thinking about buying a JLTRT steam loco for a while - I was slightly confused about the medium but this post has intregued me - are they brass/metal kits at all or are they primarily another medium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hi Lee, many thanks for your flattering comments, to be mentioned in the same sentance as Brian Daniels is praise indeed, but I feel that I have a long way to go to emulate Brian. Stop it will you I am blushing now It's the kits that make the models "look like the real thing" Must thank Pete Waterman Anyway Lee I would go for one as you know you want to. If you get stuck, pun intended!, there are plenty of us here to help. And at JLTRT they are at the end of the phone for advice if needed. Just out of interest what are you tempted with Lee? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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