RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 I`ve not found enough bravery to venture into weathering my kit built 7mm stock, but when I`m ready I will return to using airbrushed enamel paints. Following Martyn Welch`s work I did experiment on my 4mm loco`s before moving over to the big stuff. I was forced to use T cut on my Dukedog as I did`nt like the finish john 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 lovely Duke-Dog! one of my favourite..... I tend not to use T Cut for two reasons. First, the solvent base can soften some of the paints we use if left on too thick or too long, which can be problematic, leading to too much paint being inadvertantly wiped away, and second, I find it doesn't give you a truely flat surface to the paint which can give you that 'panel' like reflection of the light - which is why I use the wet-and dry. T-Cut does however polish off a lot of the high spots which are the give-away of 'model' paint-work, and give the proper gleam without the over-burden of varnish. Having said all that, Chris' work for instance, comes out absolutely beautifully - thus demonstrating the old 'what works for one...' saying.....! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2018 No misprint Simon. All my use of weathering powders is sealed with weathering powders. Some are removed using a fibre brush others are polished. Rob. Ahem...Oh dear...What I meant to say was that I seal my weathering powders with a light dusting of matt acrylic varnish. All my stock is weathered in this way.On wooden wagons, these are then removed to varying degrees using a fibre brush. The Maunsell coach was polished using Autoglym on the sides only and the 700 class was simply given a slight sheen using a soft brush. As here... Rob. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 A brace of Minerva 0 gauge RTR GWR Iron Minks and a Gunpowder Van weathered and ready for dispatch to a customer. Send me a PM if you are interested. Chris K 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted November 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2018 Here are some ModelU loco crew figures painted for me by Claudia Everett and fitted to the EP of the Minerva RTR 0 Gauge Manning Wardle K Class 0-6-0ST. Her work is first class and has saved me a lot of time. Arrival of the decorated samples of the Manning Wardle is imminent. There has been a short delay because we have had to design and test a new pcb DC blanking plate in order to accommodate DCC equipment in this very small model. We will take and post photos as soon as they arrive. Regards, Chris K 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Figures are exquisite. Very impressive. More practice required in this neck of the woods, methinks. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold GWR57xx Posted November 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2018 The figures are super (engine's not looking too shabby either!). Claudia's website doesn't appear to work (www.cice.space/dioramas)? Do you have any other contact details please Chris (I'm not a Facebook user)? My Minerva 8750 needs a crew! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JelleJan Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 You could try this web site: https://artcice.wixsite.com/cice Jelle Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I'm due a largish package of painted figures off Claudia, her work is outstanding. Her e-mail address is: artcice@gmail.com Regards Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted November 27, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2018 Three little maids who, all unwaryCome from a distant factory All three decorated samples of the forthcoming Minerva 0 Gauge Manning Wardle K 0-6-0ST are now in the UK and visiting Cwm Bach. There are some changes to be made to the lining on some of the models and the buffers, coupling hooks and coupling rods will be blackened on the production models. They will all be supplied fitted with the full wrap-over cab with the weatherboards supplied as painted spare parts. The blue and red versions appear brighter in the photos than in reality. You can see them at the Reading trade show on Saturday 1st December 2018 Chris K 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 So whats next after the Manning Wardle - another mainliner? LNER J50 perhaps? Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Three little maids who, all unwary Come from a distant factory All three decorated samples of the forthcoming Minerva 0 Gauge Manning Wardle K 0-6-0ST are now in the UK and visiting Cwm Bach. There are some changes to be made to the lining on some of the models and the buffers, coupling hooks and coupling rods will be blackened on the production models. They will all be supplied fitted with the full wrap-over cab with the weatherboards supplied as painted spare parts. The blue and red versions appear brighter in the photos than in reality. You can see them at the Reading trade show on Saturday 1st December 2018 Chris K Hi Chris Superb looking locos, but my only criticism is the coal looks too even and plastic! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hi Chris Superb looking locos, but my only criticism is the coal looks too even and plastic! Regards, Deano. Thought the same, but it’s nothing that a sprinkling of real coal over the top won’t cure. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2018 Thought the same, but it’s nothing that a sprinkling of real coal over the top won’t cure. Cheers, Andrew I suspect the coal load is removable? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Hi Chris Superb looking locos, but my only criticism is the coal looks too even and plastic! Regards, Deano. That's because it is designed with a CAD programme and they are not very good at irregular, random shapes preferring regular geometric shapes. The coal load will only be clipped in and will be the first to thing to go on my personalised models. Our healthy book of advanced orders indicate that it is unlikely to be a deal breaker. Regards, CK 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I’d bet the CAD can do it just fine. I think the issue is the poor human on the other side of the mouse, trying to draw a collection of something in the region of 300 different sized & shaped “not quite random” 3-4 inch lumps. Probably take as long as designing 100 “proper” 3D forms. And far less satisfying! Trust the show went well, Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2018 Rich, As a general rule, matt varnish gets nowhere near my models. It conceals the glossy finish I am trying to simulate with the polishing and, in my opinion, ruins the effect of weathering powders. For very dirty models, I find weathering powders do a good job flattening shininess and if they rub off with handling, I simply apply more. I seem to recall Martyn Welch saying that a GWR 45XX model that had that lovely oily finish that is so hard to reproduce, would only improve with handling. Regards, Chris Rather late in reading this Chris. I borrowed a 633 class built by ALan Brackenborough I asked about the lovely weathered effect he responded with the final comment that years of handling the model had produced a patina particularly on the side tanks that achieved the 'cleaned ' look. Don 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 That's because it is designed with a CAD programme and they are not very good at irregular, random shapes preferring regular geometric shapes. The coal load will only be clipped in and will be the first to thing to go on my personalised models. Our healthy book of advanced orders indicate that it is unlikely to be a deal breaker. Regards, CK It's such a lovely looking loco that I'm sure it will be a hit! Well done. Regards, Deano. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 I’d bet the CAD can do it just fine. I think the issue is the poor human on the other side of the mouse, trying to draw a collection of something in the region of 300 different sized & shaped “not quite random” 3-4 inch lumps. Probably take as long as designing 100 “proper” 3D forms. And far less satisfying! Trust the show went well, Best Simon Simon, We had an excellent show achieving almost double our sales target for the day. A big thank you to our customers; it will be plowed back into the next project. We produced the coal load because the Manning Wardle is so open, but I prefer to leave bunkers empty and let owners do their own thing. Rather late in reading this Chris. I borrowed a 633 class built by ALan Brackenborough I asked about the lovely weathered effect he responded with the final comment that years of handling the model had produced a patina particularly on the side tanks that achieved the 'cleaned ' look. Don I recall Martin Welch making a similar remark in his original book about weathering. It is possible to accelerate the process with some thumb-rubbing. Regards, CK 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 I managed to get an hour on the signal I am making for the Southampton MRS layout this morning after posting Christmas presents to hopefully happy customers. The main developments have been the installation of a correct pattern finial, a ladder and a crank below the base-plate. The signal is the Up Starter and will be mounted on the platform. It is now ready for the paint-shop and I hope to be able to finish painting before the masses start arriving from Sunday onwards. CK 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Lovely work, Chris. Looking forward to hearing more about the “next project”... Merry Christmas & all the best for the New Year. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 As hoped, I have painted the signal and rigged the operating wires. All that remains is some judicious weathering and it will be ready for delivery to my club, the Southampton Model Railway Society, early in the new year. Regards, Chris 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted December 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 I am tarting-up an Ixion 0 gauge RTR Hudswell Clarke for a possible light railway layout and here are some shots taken on Cwm Bach. The original small buffers have been replaced with brass drawing pin heads and vacuum brake pipes and screw couplings have been fitted as it will be used on passenger traffic. Lamp irons have also been added and there is coal in the bunker. The pipe-work is painted with Mr Metal Colour. The name, works and number plates are from the etched brass fret supplied with the Ixion model. Some gentle weathering will be applied and crew from ModelU installed. HAWKESBURY will be joined by a Minerva black Manning Wardle shortly, which will be named TRAFALGAR with works number 911 of 1884. Regards, CK 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 I have applied some weathering to the SR signal that I have built for my club, the Southampton Model Railway Society (SMRS), and I shall deliver it tomorrow evening. The next project is the Up Main and Bay Home signal. CK 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Ahhhhh! proper modelling. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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