Popular Post bgman Posted June 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2020 Well after a blue light jobby last night, some morphine ( mmmm ) an injection in my stomach, a drip and more lovely morphine I will probably be rather intermittent with any postings for a ( hopefully) short while. Last night was rather eventful but happy to say I had the best nights sleep in ten days ( did I mention morphine ? ). I have lots and I mean lots of stones if anyone wants to do some scenic work Until later chaps x G 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 37 minutes ago, 45568 said: Something that may interest ANTBers..I recently acquired this from OzEbay for a modest sum. I suspected it was a Slaters toplight kit which I thought may find a home in the UK via UK Ebay with a drink in it for me! When it arrived I identified it as an E88 toplight composite. Mr Longworth's tome informed that these lasted until 1957-8, and looking at the model, parts were quite well put together, but the paint job was fairly poorly done and rough. With a little persuasion I managed to separate the roof and sides from the underframe, and cleaned the sides in caustic soda to remove paint. The interior was also repainted. I resprayed the sides using Tamiya TS46 light sand and Mr Color 81 Russet spray cans for cream/crimson respectively. The sides were reglazed, and transfers for numbers and class designation/window markers added from Modelmaster transfers. Corridor handrails were added from styrene rod. Finally, the sides were reattached to the spruced up underframe, and eventually, after some coaxing and profanity, the roof refitted reasonably well. All in all, an interesting diversion..I realise that the toplights would probably have been sheeted over by the 1950s, W7754W was the last in service. The bogies may also be wrong, they certainly needed a fair amount of material removing from the underframe to allow free running and curves to be taken. The whole took me much longer than anticipated, but the result is a different vehicle for my WR excursion rake. I have never tackled an unbuilt Slaters Toplight kit. Certainly the details on this model were comprehensive, I imagine they were quite a challenging kit, the mouldings appear top quality, perhaps they will be reintroduced? cheers from Oz, Peter C. Very nice Peter. The colours look spot-on. I'll try those myself I think. I've got a few Slaters Toplights to be built (always looking out for more at a sensible price...) but I'm not going to use the Slaters bogies. From what I've read they're not highly regarded at all. I'll be using some old K's and/or Mailcoach bogies instead. I like the idea of sheeting over the toplights themselves. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Quote: "Very nice Peter. The colours look spot-on. I'll try those myself I think." Thank you St.E. I have not used this combination before, but I feel they capture the colours of the faded look that painted wooden-bodied coaches got in the late 1950s as they approached their end-of-life or first repaint. I am working on an idea to use the Hornby Caley coaches to cut-n-shut to 57' stock using Mainline ends and u/frames, and these colours will suit them, or even Gresley coaches in Crimson/cream. I agree about the Slaters bogies, quite intractable to change on this example without damage. It was supposed to be a quick project!! Cheers, Peter C. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, St Enodoc said: I've got a few Slaters Toplights to be built (always looking out for more at a sensible price...) I don't know what your sensible price bracket is but I stumbled across this trader the other day who specialises in unbuilt second hand 'new' kits. No Toplights at the moment but it may be worth keeping an eye out for when he does. http://www.wmcollectables.co.uk/ A very happy customer myself, placed an order 8pm on Monday night and received my two kits yesterday morning. £38:50 delivered for the two. Look away GWRer's Edited June 25, 2020 by Tim Dubya why not... 4 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: I don't know what your sensible price bracket is but I stumbled across this trader the other day who specialises in unbuilt second hand 'new' kits. No Toplights at the moment but it may be worth keeping an eye for when he does. http://www.wmcollectables.co.uk/ A very happy customer myself, placed an order 8pm on Monday night and received my two kits yesterday morning. £38:50 delivered for the two. Look away GWRer's Thanks Tim, I'll have a look. Last time I bought a new Slater's coach kit it was just over GBP 40 so I don't mind paying a bit more than that - but on eBay last year some went well into three figures. That's plain daft. I've got lots of Phoenix/BSLs to build - those lovely wooden roofs... Edited June 25, 2020 by St Enodoc 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 12 hours ago, bgman said: Well after a blue light jobby last night, some morphine ( mmmm ) an injection in my stomach, a drip and more lovely morphine I will probably be rather intermittent with any postings for a ( hopefully) short while. Last night was rather eventful but happy to say I had the best nights sleep in ten days ( did I mention morphine ? ). I have lots and I mean lots of stones if anyone wants to do some scenic work Until later chaps x G Sorry to hear about your health woes G Bloke. I'm sure all here will join me in wishing you a swift recovery. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2020 I'm really enjoying, despite the heat in the railway room, the revamp of my scenics with the addition of several shades of static grass. With the trees removed thoughts turned to improving these too and I was drawn to this product, Noch leaves in several shades. I'm hoping to take some photos tomorrow of the trees in place before I add these but they do look a quality product. https://www.romancart.com/search.asp?storeid=46708&searchterm=noch leaves Another product I can't speak too highly of is the earth from Treemendus ,although it's cheaper [postage] to buy off ebay than direct from the supplier. 7 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, 2ManySpams said: Sorry to hear about your health woes G Bloke. I'm sure all here will join me in wishing you a swift recovery. Thank you Chris, and all you other chaps who have “hearted’ me, I really do appreciate it. I’m on the mend but I will follow what I’ve be told to do ....that’ll be a novelty in itself ! I know we all say it but the upbeat, extremely caring and professional staff in the RD&E make you feel safe under these awkward times, totally priceless ! I don’t expect to be doing too much modelling for a short while but I do expect to see a roof close to or even completed on that Cornish jobby Chris ..........now where’s that morphine? mmmmm G 4 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 24/06/2020 at 19:55, Captain Kernow said: But surely all life is Art, darling! You couldn't make it up... 1 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 22/06/2020 at 21:23, Ian Hargrave said: Judgement withheld for the time being I think Image now on Kernow newsletter. Same old story,I fear..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 hours ago, bgman said: all you other chaps who have “hearted’ me So glad that you're on the mend. But would you rather be hearted or Arted, Darling? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 Yes, I really am going to have my tea now! 1 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted June 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2020 I promised you a scenery update and here we see the current state of play, although still plenty I can do. 26 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2020 Good to see the fencing is coming along. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren chpamn Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Siberian Snooper said: Good to see the fencing is coming along. Maybe the barn roof will get done soon too 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 That looks really good, and you’ve moved Brent into Q3 of 1947! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: That looks really good, and you’ve moved Brent into Q3 of 1947! The colour albums of Peter Gray are invaluable in getting the colours right for July/August. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bgman Posted June 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: So glad that you're on the mend. But would you rather be hearted or Arted, Darling? Art every time D'Harling ! I hope Rob doesn't mind me giving a brief update on the thread ? I am back home as of this evening, having had a lengthy discussion with the hospital Consultant before being discharged I won't be involving myself to any large extent with modelling for a while. Without putting too fine a point on it my Gall Bladder has enlarged to such an extent that I made the correct decision to admit myself on Wednesday evening. With excellent care I am now allowed to be at home but on the proviso that I only take mild exercise and don't tax myself until I can be admitted again for its removal. All very frightening to be honest but due to my fitness regime prior to this it has given me the strength and a better fighting chance to get sorted out, so to speak. That said I have good care with my daughter who is close by and calls will be made from the hospital to ensure I am ok. The consultant was quite clear about how I conduct myself until I return, but with good spirits and being a fighter both I and he are happy for me to be at home. So there ya go playmates, it possible all sounds a bit dramatic for a GW modelling thread but can I once again thank you for your good wishes and please be aware of your bodies irrespective of the times that we find ourselves in. I will dip in and out but maybe not as often as previously. G 4 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2020 6 hours ago, bgman said: I will dip in and out but maybe not as often as previously. Quite right, at your age. Go well my friend. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2020 18 hours ago, gwrrob said: I promised you a scenery update and here we see the current state of play, although still plenty I can do. You've, still not fixed that hole in the roof then 2 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2020 19 hours ago, gwrrob said: I promised you a scenery update and here we see the current state of play, although still plenty I can do. I see that the hole in the barn roof is still receiving consideration... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: I see that the hole in the barn roof is still receiving consideration... Some quotes from "Zen and the Art of Building Maintenance" “The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.” ... “You are never dedicated to something you have complete confidence in." 2 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 On 25/06/2020 at 07:48, 45568 said: Something that may interest ANTBers..I recently acquired this from OzEbay for a modest sum. I suspected it was a Slaters toplight kit which I thought may find a home in the UK via UK Ebay with a drink in it for me! When it arrived I identified it as an E88 toplight composite. Mr Longworth's tome informed that these lasted until 1957-8, and looking at the model, parts were quite well put together, but the paint job was fairly poorly done and rough. With a little persuasion I managed to separate the roof and sides from the underframe, and cleaned the sides in caustic soda to remove paint. The interior was also repainted. I resprayed the sides using Tamiya TS46 light sand and Mr Color 81 Russet spray cans for cream/crimson respectively. The sides were reglazed, and transfers for numbers and class designation/window markers added from Modelmaster transfers. Corridor handrails were added from styrene rod. Finally, the sides were reattached to the spruced up underframe, and eventually, after some coaxing and profanity, the roof refitted reasonably well. All in all, an interesting diversion..I realise that the toplights would probably have been sheeted over by the 1950s, W7754W was the last in service. The bogies may also be wrong, they certainly needed a fair amount of material removing from the underframe to allow free running and curves to be taken. The whole took me much longer than anticipated, but the result is a different vehicle for my WR excursion rake. I have never tackled an unbuilt Slaters Toplight kit. Certainly the details on this model were comprehensive, I imagine they were quite a challenging kit, the mouldings appear top quality, perhaps they will be reintroduced? cheers from Oz, Peter C. Very nice indeed! All I can say is that i'm very much looking forward to the forthcoming re-release of these by Slaters. Can't be much longer now surely? CoY 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 88C Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2020 Let's hope so. Brian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, County of Yorkshire said: Very nice indeed! All I can say is that i'm very much looking forward to the forthcoming re-release of these by Slaters. Can't be much longer now surely? CoY Cooper-Craft have them... http://shop.cooper-craft.co.uk/index.php?cPath=60_67 He's also got the Blacksmith range too, don't forget... The bastard! 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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