RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi, Nelson. I like the description of your weathering techniques. It makes good sense to me, and your description is perfectly clear. I also use similar techniques - maybe a bit more track dirt in the underframe area. Also, when the paint has been applied, to dry it bit quicker, I sometimes use a hair dryer on a mid-setting held at about one foot distance - do not want to melt any plastic here! Do make a You Tube video, it will be good to see you in action on your next project, both building and weathering. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrg1 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Would like to see you in action on YouTube 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks gentlemen for the feedback, I will definitely do a video but i don't know when, it all depends on what's happening, thanks Market for the tip about the hair dryer and track dirt, will put it into action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Here's a sneak preview of the engine I've been working on whilst waiting for some good weather to spray. Nelson Btw there's still a lot of work that needs to be done, no where near finshed 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hello Everyone, The weather still isn't being too kind so I've just been sitting inside converting this GBL C class static model into a motorised GNRI PG class engine, the work included cutting through the footplate hollowing out the boiler and and cutting away the cab and cylinder covers. I've rearranged the splashers and added more sandboxes. The Tender has also been shortened and interior added. The engine Is still far from being finished but it's starting to take shape. Thanks Nelson 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi, Nelson. This conversion is really starting to look good. I particularly like the tender front, which is very neat and well thought out. Please keep the updates coming. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 Awesome stuff. This might seem a stupid question, but can I ask what knife you use for cutting plasticard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thank you Market I will try my best and thank you Corbs, no question is a stupid one, I actually use a Stanley knife, I used craft knives before but I found that the more heavy duty knife the less work it takes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted February 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi Nelson, I've been reading from page one having clicked on a link Someone put onto Tony Wright's thread, your work is just amazing. Thanks for putting it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thank you JCL for your comment ^ Got a little more done on the engine, not a lot tho. This will will have to be put on pause for a short time until Saturday when I get some detailing bits and bobs. Nelson 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 19, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi, Nelson. The engine itself is now really starting to take shape, with some excellent modelling. I also like the steps on the tender, they look really good. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thank you market ^ Hello everyone, I got some handrails for the engine at model rail Scotland (which was a fantastic show btw) and put them on yesterday, apart from that the engine still looks the same, I'm now just waiting for some good wether then I can spray a primer onto her. Yesterday I also started this NCC coal wagon she is scratch built with platicard and some whitemetal buffers and axeboxes. I got a thin sheet of brass at my local craft store surprisingly enough and made the brake lever out of it, it turned out rather well so I'll be using the same method with my other wagons. School will delay this until next weekend, so until then. Nelson. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi, Nelson. That's a most outstanding wagon, and that brass really does help the construction of the brake lever. Glad that the engine has got it's hand-rail wires, and hope that you will not have to wait too long for the weather before a coat of primer can be sprayed on it. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hello everyone, I know I said it would be next week until I get the chance to model, but no homework = free modelling time so I got some free hours and finished this one off, some may say the weathering is too much but I like it and it's in it's last year of service with the UTA anyway. Thanks Nelson 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi, Nelson. The weathering looks good to me. Wagons can get very 'grimy' and, no matter the Company, in a wagons final years of service, they tend to be left to themselves to get increasingly dirty!. Also, you've managed to achieve a good matt finish as well. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKPR Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Really impressive work on those wagons and just a small suggestion that you might like to try using an Olfa/Tamiya plastic cutter (any model shop with a HobbyCo account will be able to get you one) to do the planking, as this will make a 'V' groove without the slightly raised edges you get if you use a knife blade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hello everyone, This is the latest wagon to emerge from the wagon works, hopefully it'll be passed onto the paint department later today and visit the weathering department tomorrow. Thanks Nelson 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hi, Nelson. I like the latest wagon that you've just finished. It is a well constructed model, and will look fine once painted and weathered. Great work. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Oh hell, youre turning these out like a factory! I wish I could work that fast, and in plasticard. This looks very nice. but...what is it exactly? Id guess either tube or a large coal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you market and spitfire ^ I do believe it is a general purpose wagon, so who knows what it carried. Got the 6 wheeler finished today and took photos of both outside. Thanks Nelson 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Keep up the good work. If you fancy making a few signals to go with your stock, I have several drawings of Irish signals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi, Nelson. They look excellent in the Sunshine. The six-wheeler has really come along now that it is painted and weathered. It is interesting in that it has no brakes. Possibly it might have been hand-braked. Keep up the good work, and look forward to your next project. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hello everyone. This is my PG class near enough finished and ready for painting. Thanks Nelson 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi, Nelson. That GNRI PG Class 0-6-0 has turned out to be a most exceptional model. You've made a good job of the handrails and knobs, and the lamp irons, to give just a couple of examples. This model really will look so good when painted and weathered. It will then just need the usual crew in the cab, and some coal in the tender, not forgetting the fire irons. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Fantastic work, I look forward to seeing it painted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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