georgeT Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Ian Major said: George, It's looking good. I am wondering, under the current circumstances, how long it will be before I get a chance to see it in action. Ian. Hello lan, we have started to visit Marks every tuesday morning for a get together, social distances and face masks etc, and we stay in the garden plenty of coffee and chatting, and running trains why dont you drop in. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Any new updates on the N Class George? Could do with some pickies mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Morning Andy, Work has started on the 3.500 gallon tender... 15 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 starting on the valve gear now...plus finishing off the tender top ... 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post georgeT Posted July 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2020 Work on the tender today... 16 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very nice mate, you make it look so easy. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Thanks Andy, Since the ol' mojo returned l have found the interest again to build, plus staying away from everyone for the last five months has helped Hahaha... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Looks to me like it's on it's way back via Spain, so I'm going back to being more selective about who I get near, and where I go / what I do. Having said that I ordered a cover for the Garden Bench yesterday, and then after paying for it, found out it's coming from Blackburn, so it will get well and truly sanitized when it arrives. Keep well, stay safe mate. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Pressing on with the cab... 12 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 This is the sister of 31824 and the required weathered finish l have to copy on No 31841 ? 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Getting on with the loco body now, not as easy as l would have liked ? 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) Nice work George. Is that card that you are using to protect the punched rivets in the rollers? If so, what thickness do you use? Hope to see you soon - politicians permitting. Ian. Edited August 1, 2020 by Ian Major Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Ian Major said: Nice work George. Is that card that you are using to protect the punched rivets in the rollers? If so, what thickness do you use? Hope to see you soon - politicians permitting. Ian. Hello lan, Heljan wagon packaging about 1mm thick ideal for protecting the rivets, hows your loco coming on ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks George. Not sure if I emailed this photo to you. The body is plonked on the chassis and the smoke box and cab roof are plonked on the body prior to painting. I ordered up some more paint. my original body colour was "dull" . I thought this referred to the shade but actually means it is a satin finish. Ian Rathbone told me that to stand a chance with lining with a bow pen the surface needs to be gloss. Doh! So I now have gloss. The "dull" will be used on eg the inside of the cab, bunker etc. I have also got hold of some blank "decal" paper to produce my own waterslide transfers. Should be good for a laugh. All part of the learning curve. My MACAW is waiting for FOX lettering. I am holding off on the order until I get the BR emblem transfers for the loco. Save on postage. Ian. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Ian Major said: Thanks George. Not sure if I emailed this photo to you. The body is plonked on the chassis and the smoke box and cab roof are plonked on the body prior to painting. I ordered up some more paint. my original body colour was "dull" . I thought this referred to the shade but actually means it is a satin finish. Ian Rathbone told me that to stand a chance with lining with a bow pen the surface needs to be gloss. Doh! So I now have gloss. The "dull" will be used on eg the inside of the cab, bunker etc. I have also got hold of some blank "decal" paper to produce my own waterslide transfers. Should be good for a laugh. All part of the learning curve. My MACAW is waiting for FOX lettering. I am holding off on the order until I get the BR emblem transfers for the loco. Save on postage. Ian. Morning lan, That looks the bizz, do like the western tanks always look so powerful, keep the pictures coming, stay safe.. Edited August 2, 2020 by georgeT 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Any new pics or updates mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 George, Same query from me. I find it a bit of a strain not being able to see other people's work, including yours, in the flesh. I miss the inspiration it gives. Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hi Guys, Things have slowed down a bit with all this heat, but l have painted the chassis on the loco / tender, as l hate having to remove the wheels when its all up and running just to paint them... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hello George, Great to see progress. I am finding the high humidity is causing problems with painting. Can't win! Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 02/08/2020 at 08:24, georgeT said: Morning lan, That looks the bizz, do like the western tanks always look so powerful, keep the pictures coming, stay safe.. You will have your work cut out there Ian, hand lining with many hundreds of rivets, good luck, watching with interest... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 What a lovely day for some out door painting... 7 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That's looking very tasty George. What do you use for the primer? I have been using Halford's grey primer from a rattle can. I find it produces a very slightly gritty feel. I am trying to decide if I am being over sensitive. What is your experience? Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Ian Major said: That's looking very tasty George. What do you use for the primer? I have been using Halford's grey primer from a rattle can. I find it produces a very slightly gritty feel. I am trying to decide if I am being over sensitive. What is your experience? Ian. That's just what l use lan, have done for years, fits the bill very well.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, georgeT said: That's just what l use lan, have done for years, fits the bill very well.. I well remember all the 00 Resprays you did for me and many others when we lived down Souf. Your Lima Resprays were better than the Factory finishes, and always looked the right colour as well. Edited August 15, 2020 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Andrew P said: I well remember all the 00 Resprays you did for me and many others when we lived down Suf. Your Lima Resprays were better than the Factory finishes, and always looked the right colour as well. Thanks for the kind words Andy much appreciated, we sure went through a few models in those days, so many layouts, and l have lost count of the hundreds of shows we attended and lasted all day walking around, now an hour and lm ready for home hahaha...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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