kevpeo Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 With all the 319's windows 'blanked' and the sun shining it was time to head to the patio and rub them all flat - Shown just done, I've now added the first pass of filler. I cannot touch the 305 as I'm waiting for the first coat of paint to harden before masking for the yellow ends. I was surprised to find I bought the 305 kit in June 2018! So it will be nigh on two years by the time its finished. Mind, it was leapfrogged by the 303 and 323 in that time! I've also ordered the sound decoders for the 305 and 325 from Bif. He just has to finish the 325 one first. Not much call apparently! Kev. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 With the side windows going surprisingly well, I pressed on with removing 319 details and adding 325 ones. So far, three roof vents removed and three added in different places, cab windows opened out, Gangway 'non door' strengtheners added, shore supply point cuts out added to the PC, 319 toilet roof tank hatch removed and the side grills added to the driving cars - Oh, and I had a go at adding the main doors to the PC - While the real things are roller doors, the 'slats' are so fine as to be practically not visible in most photos! So do I go over scale or plain? If PH's etches were available I probably would have gone for those, but who knows how long this lockdowns going to last, and he and his etchers are both 'offline', so I went with plain! So, still to do, the rest of the main doors, 'blue lights' and local door release buttons. Kev. 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 How about printing up some fine 'grey' lines on some clear decal paper at home and applying them to the doors once painted. The printer will use dithered black to make grey and they will be transparent and give the illusion of darker body colour stripes which will represent the shutters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 What a cracking idea RBE. Why do I never have good ideas like that! I don’t think my printer would be up to that, but I know a man who dabbles in transfers, yes I'm looking at you Donny Rovers! In other news, the 305 now has yellow ends, painted roofs and bogies, and I’m currently painting seats. Boring! Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Kev - printed grilles can work - I made my own for my yellow DVTs. (In the avatar and see below)) I also use Evergreen 4031 for grilles and roller doors - such as on my courier van for steam support coach. Not the best pic.... And a decal grille. Cheers, Mick Edited April 21, 2020 by newbryford 3 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 That Evergreen sheet looks a lot closer than anything I have Mick. I must get some of that for future use! Looking at them both, I think your transfer grill is closer to what I'm after. Cheers, Kev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 so the cabs and doors now think it safe to say it part my now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 15 hours ago, donny rovers said: so the cabs and doors now think it safe to say it part my now Funny, I may let you drive it sometimes! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 As the 305 comes out of the painting/transfers stage, the 325 is washed and ready to enter it - drying out ready for yellow primer tomorrow. The 305 is now ready for handrails and door furniture to go on. So that should keep me busy for a few days! Both motor cars have been decoder fitted and tested. The 325 one with its home made drive shafts is not the quietest yet, but hopefully should be better with the body on and a blt of running undertaken. Kev. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kevpeo Posted April 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 Newbryford may get a little excited by the next picture - a yellow 325! Just the primer and warning panel yellow ends though! I’ll leave this for a few days to harden off before masking for the red. In the meantime, one side done - all handrails and door handles added. Now for the other side! kev. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 to many cars on the 305 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 9 hours ago, donny rovers said: to many cars on the 305 Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuush! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) It’s not an addiction honest - A 305/1 to be finished in blue stripe “ex NSE” . Once again excellent service from Dave at Southern Pride. I’m not going to start it yet though! Kev. Edited May 4, 2020 by kevpeo tidy up! 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 5 hours ago, kevpeo said: It’s not an addiction honest - A 305/1 to be finished in blue stripe “ex NSE” . Once again excellent service from Dave at Southern Pride. I’m not going to start it yet though! Kev. 5 hours ago, kevpeo said: It’s not an addiction honest - A 305/1 to be finished in blue stripe “ex NSE” . Once again excellent service from Dave at Southern Pride. I’m not going to start it yet though! Kev. Looking forward To seeing this one for some strange reason lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 I wonder why that is? Sunglasses at the ready - bright, aren't they! kev. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, kevpeo said: I wonder why that is? Sunglasses at the ready - bright, aren't they! kev. Edited May 5, 2020 by donny rovers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Did you want to ask a question at the back Donny? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) was going to say never knew South West Trains had any class 466 emu lol Edited May 6, 2020 by donny rovers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kevpeo Posted May 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 One side down. Tomorrow I will give Donny Rovers door transfers he kindly did for me a go. 18 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) What do we reckon Donny? not fully dry yet but looking good. This was the lighter of the two sheets you did. Dark enough I reckon! edit - That was as close together as my 'puter would go. Looking at it on the screen it looks as though finer would be better! Looks better in the flesh. Kev. Edited May 15, 2020 by kevpeo to add a bit! 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny rovers Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Look good 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted May 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2020 I've only just caught up with this thread, not sure how I'd missed it - some excellent modelling, especially the 323 and 325. If I had a suitable layout, I'd love a 323, very nice looking units I think. What a great job you made of it, I'm tempted to have a go at one for the sake of it but not sure my skills are quite at the right level! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks JDW, I should be cracking on with the other side of the 325 but I'm struggling to get motivated today! So, instead, being stuck in the covid-19 capital of the UK (anybody seen the Daily Mail article? What a crock!) I cracked on with the next two projects! After a delivery from Replica Railways, I assembled the next set of class 305 running gear - Along with the powered chassis for the 305 I got another, plus four Mk1 kits, for a future project! The bogies for these were also assembled yesterday, and the lot were put together today to find the power car is far higher than the trailers! After trying the buffer heights against some other stock it is the trailers that need to go up luckily. Once I get the ride height and couplings sorted, these will be stored until the etches arrive. Is it lunch time yet? Kev. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Very nice work on your EMUs Kev, especially the 323 and 325. Looking at your mk1s, will they be the basis for a Regional Railways/ First North Western class 309? Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Indeed Simon. But I'm not sure on the colours yet! They entered service late 94 in NSE, had the red band painted blue (badly!) in 95 and were in Regional Railways green stripe in 96. The later is what I would like to do, but were any done in 95? Still looking for proof! Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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