blueeighties Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I thought it was about time I started a thread here, I have a layout thread, but I have been getting into detailing and repainting my locos more and more. This is my latest project. After a lot of photo searching, and trying to decide on the right variant. Beast! So far, I have started by rebuilding the nose ends. This started life as 035 in Dutch. The large Square headlight has been removed, new flush bonnet doors fitted,as well as new handrails, and lamp irons. The nose ends are now ready for re priming. I am tempted to try fitting the Extreme window etches, but feel it might be a bit much to do. If anyones interested, there are more loco projects across on my layout thread, but as I say, they will now feature in here. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 That's looking very nice Lee. I'm liking this thread alread and will follow your progress. Just one point on the 37 before you get any top coat on..... I looked at the shadow cast below the plating you have added compared to the real thing and there's quite a shadow on yours. Not saying it's wrong, but worth a double check before the top coat goes on. Cheers. Sean. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 What model did you use? Vitrains, Bachmann or Lima/Hornby?? It looks absolutely spectacular...I love it in the primer itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Lee. I know what you mean about removing old detail. I have a habit of slipping with the scalpel and demolishing surrounding detail or worse still, my thumb. The lights look smashing and the loco is looking promising too. Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Looks good Lee, I know what Sean means about the front but they probably stand out more in the photos than reality. Re the EE window surrounds, it is worth it in my opinion and not as hard as I envisaged, worth follwoing the approach outlined in the recent Rail Express Modeller (i.e, paint the etch, fit the glazing to the etch, then fit to the loco). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice work so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 That Yellow looks to have covered very well. I've never had the option of an airbrush due to space, (no railway room), and if I brush on Yellow, it always takes a good few coats to get the "depth". If the rest of the paint looks like that it'll be champion. Cheers. Sean. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Perhaps I could contract out all my Yellow warning panel work to you? He heh. What shade/manufacturer is it? Cheers. Sean. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks for sharing your experiences Lee - much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Looking good Lee. I would very seriously look at cutting your own glazing for the front windows. Very fiddly but makes a hell of a difference. Took the liberty of attaching one of my old pics as a reminder showing cut glazing versus the standard bachy stuff. Cav 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 "Wow" thats some paint job youve done there!! realy smart :no: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Nice work Lee I dunno if you want to worry about it but you have missed the spare step on the bodyside, the lower, large ones. The prototype has one, the model has two. Hth Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi lee 1 guess how i know to look at the steps on 37s! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi Lee, Excellent work on the tractor, its looking great... and a nice 'how to' guide to airbrushing locos too Cheers Lee 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Any updates?? and pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Good luck on Monday Lee. I'm still in my "Honeymoon period" after 18 months married to Mrs Penguin. Never been happier! Cheers. Sean. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Enjoy the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Congrats mate...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Congratulations!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Congratulations Lee (and Mrs Lee) Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Congrats on the nuptuals Lee, the 37 is looking lovely despite the aggro with the gloss varnish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 that looks incredible, really good paint finish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Top job Lee.... and congratulations. Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Congratulations on the wedding Lee, may you both live long and happy lives together. As long as she never stops you modelling of course!! The 37 repaint is looking excellent, the Matt coat hides so many sins!! The quality you're achieving is brilliant, and you've set the bar at the height I'm hoping to get to over the next few repaints. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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