emt_911 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Seriously impressive George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Looking very good George, running by Saturday I hope, hahhaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks for all the likes guys, makes it all worthwhile, down for another day with Andy tomorrow for a play with the O gauge layout he is building, should be a nice day, and a visit to the GCR for some pictures... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks for all the likes guys, makes it all worthwhile, down for another day with Andy tomorrow for a play with the O gauge layout he is building, should be a nice day, and a visit to the GCR for some pictures... Morning mate, You forgot to mention the BIG BREAKFAST to start the day at the GCR, hahah. As you say it should be a good day, don't forget to pick Jeff / Binny up on your way through Burton. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Morning George, I am blown away by this; amazing work! I thought card would be unsuitable for this, but you have proved me (very happily) wrong. Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hello Nick, Thanks for the comments, all l can say is get some card and get cutting its easier than you think.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Morning Mate, it was good to see your little Loco yesterday, it really is a super job, what's next, a Q1 or a PROPPER Bulleid? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 The card build is top notch. I love card as a medium myself but never built a loco with it. I remember seeing an article in Railway Modeller when I was a kid showing someone building a gauge 1 Bulleid Pacific if I remember correctly. That was awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted January 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can't quite remember who but a dedicated group of 'cardboard' locomotive builders feature at a large number of exhibitions - I was with George when they demonstrated the techniques to him. He initially had a go but gave up and left it but his latest creation - well, its great! Keep it up George, cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 "Nellie" looks top notch now, George. Lovely work indeed. All the best for 2017 mate Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks Andy, Cav, Peter, Nick & Marcus, And all the likes guys, the loco will be painted soon and then l will build the chassis in card too...Next l am going to try to build an ex-Southern baggage van in card too, l have taken a few photos when l was with Andy and co on Saturday..... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks Andy, Cav, Peter, Nick & Marcus, And all the likes guys, the loco will be painted soon and then l will build the chassis in card too...Next l am going to try to build an ex-Southern baggage van in card too, l have taken a few photos when l was with Andy and co on Saturday..... Next time we go out you need to take a tape measure with you mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Theres a thought Mate, will have to keep one in the car.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Theres a thought Mate, will have to keep one in the car.... And some Paper, Pencil and a Clip Board as well mate. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted January 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2017 And some Paper, Pencil and a Clip Board as well mate. And a gallon or so of paint, by the look of it Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Will have to get a little case of some sort to put everything in, Hahahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Morning mate, are you starting to build that Utility Van yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 No nothing as yet Andy but l have sent off for some plastic angles...so it wont be long... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 No nothing as yet Andy but l have sent off for some plastic angles...so it wont be long... about 10 inches? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Initial tests with building locos etc from card were good, but there are downsides too, two coats of primer and a matt black finishing coat has left the loco patchy and dull, plus its hard to drill holes where you want them, so its back to good old brass from now on, enjoyed the diversion but not for me.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 You might find that shellac makes a difference to painting and drilling, although I haven't tried it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 A couple of coats of shellac and you should be able to lightly sand the card with fine wet & dry paper. Wouldn't dream of spraying primer on the bare card itself. Still nothing beats rivets in brass. Loved your B4 build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) And some Paper, Pencil and a Clip Board as well mate. Hardback plain page booklet, tape-measure and camera are your best friends out in the field.....plus a load of goodwill from station staff. I took 54 pictures at Carrog last weekend to augment pages of sketches and measurements taken from window frames to lengths of buildings etc. To me this is one of the exciting parts of railway modelling. The building of the buildings could be something else! Edited January 7, 2017 by coachmann 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Initial tests with building locos etc from card were good, but there are downsides too, two coats of primer and a matt black finishing coat has left the loco patchy and dull, plus its hard to drill holes where you want them, so its back to good old brass from now on, enjoyed the diversion but not for me.... That's a shame George, as it looked so good in plain card last week when I saw it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Still looks good to me George - Would take a lot longer to get to that stage with a brass built model ? - Could always use it as a wagon load I suppose. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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