robertc Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 That's good to know you have found a rattle can that will suit one of the needed colour range Martin. It should keep on the shelf for a while unlike the auto spraying enamels. I have had to throw most of it away. However I have not purchased a model paint rattle can in decades, Too expensive and not the best for brush painting. :>) I do make use of auto acrylic lacquer rattle cans for primer, gloss coat and loco black on occasions. Good value and no need to clean the spraygun :>) A search of the Holts Dupli-color range might provide some more useful colours. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I tend to buy a batch of these paints around September-October each year so that by the time I actually get around to painting (usually in January) I have all the paints I need, and I usually use the lot up by the end of February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 I have usable paint going back years, Some of my Humbrol tinlets are from the early 70's, other brands bottles can be dated more than 20 years, On another paint related issue, I don't know if you are aware Martin but many of the O gauge models made in the 40's/50's were painted with NSWGR paints. Obviously, it helped if you worked for the railways or had friends who would share their ill gotten gains :>) cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I am aware that humbrol does tend to survive well. I've let tins go dry and just put thinners into the gunk and got perfectly usable paint as a result.I am not so sure with aerosol cans though. I think that the propellant might degrade over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) The 44 class is getting much closer to the finish line. Many small details have been added. A few to go yet. Major ones are the ladders on the underframe, the horns and the decals for the numbers and L7 logos. Decals are in the process of being made for me. Then the final painting and it can head out into the garden. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) The 40 class is also progressing. A faded red scheme is under way. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Your moving a pace with these builds Bob The 40 is looking good and the 44 in the previous post Nice work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks Chris. I have built and installed the air horns for both models. It was at that stage I realised I not removed the two single horns from the RS3 body at the start as I should have. They have been staring me in the face all this time. It's not like this is the first time I have done this mod :>) Oh well, remove them, fill the holes, prime, paint, gloss coat. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yesterday was mainly taken up getting the couplers fitted. I have also fitted the ladders, handrails, uncoupler levers, MU connectors and air hoses. Body side handrails need to be done next. Decals are under way with Ted Freeman. Once they are done and fitted I can finish the paint job. Also have to fit a decoder and it will be ready for the road. Anything else will be just window dressing. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Voila..... handrails Forgot - windows and crew to be added after painting finished too. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Another diversion started. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 42 class? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Well done Marty..... sorry no prizes offered today however. It could be a VR S class or Comrail GM if I was inclined that way. A 421 would use a lot less of the F unit body. Plenty of filling and filing on the roof to be done before I start drilling holes on the sides. The project has its origin in an Atlas F9 I purchased in the mid 90's to make the body into a 42 class. I had hoped the mech could be used for a 41 class. I decided I needed another body to do a cut and shut so it has been used as the test mule for track building and paint mixes for many years. I recently got another body and while waiting for decals for the other two projects I decided to just have a look and write down the conversion ideas. Ha ha.... so much for that idea! I realised it might be easier to just use the one body and the recent purchase is what you see here. For those who don't know the NSWGR purchased some locally built locos using the innards from then current GM F7's and gave them the designation 42 class. The supplied nose sections were cut back by 7" in width and the rest made locally to a reduced height to fit the loading gauge. The loco was extended 11' compared to the F units to accommodate 3 axle bogies for the lighter track construction of the NSWGR main lines. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I suggested this as a possible conversion project to a certain O gauge group a few years ago, and it was rejected as not being worthwhile. Any conversion is going to have to be a near-enough project. Heck, I am in the middle of a stalled Terrier to N67 conversion, and that will only be a "close enough." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Those who have their wallets filled enough to not want a 'near enough' model have my admiration Martin. They will just have to wait for some Asian craftsmen to build them. I have a much emptier wallet and just have to make do. I used an E7 or E8 in N scale decades ago but never built one from an F unit in HO as many others did. I think I planned to again use an E unit when I was in S scale. Meanwhile my decals arrived specially done by Ted Freeman and make my poor attempt at a 44 class look much better. I declare it fit for service. Not sure what decade I will get down to AMRA Sydney to see if the idea of a dual purpose model will work. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) While I am on a roll I decided the original F9 should finally be converted too. This loco has been found in Mount Newman colours and much less believably as 4207 :>) "gulp" over time. Here it is ready to take the missing 11' of body once some paint stripper has been applied.. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Portholes anyone? cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubar Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 BobC, FINALLY made it over here to see what you've been up to, great stuff!!! My kids finally got their own house after living here 4 months so I'm slowly getting back at modeling. Working on a Seaboard Air Line Express boxcar resin kit. I've built other kits but this is my first in resin so I'm trying to take my time. I'll be checking back so keep up the excellent work, being from the states all this "foreign" RRing is well...foreign to me BobD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi BobD, good to see you here. I'm a foreigner too, and not the only one. :>) Hope you survive the storm about to hit Florida intact. Perhaps you can show the assembled crowd here some of your efforts when thing have settled down again. I think a few of the 3-railers that are here might well be interested in how you have massively improved your layout by taking out the middle rail and used battery/radio. Most here will not understand that 2 rail is a very expensive exercise in the US and being on a budget just like me means coming up with innovative solutions. regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Is it possible for you to do a couple of head-one photos of the Atlas F7 body shell? I would like to see how it compares with the NSWGR 42 class. Some people insist that the shape is all wrong, but as I have only ever seen a 42 class from the side, I can't really tell the differences - aside from the different road number boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Just for your viewing pleasure Marty. I think it looks OK to me and that is all that is important. If it is an accurate model then it should need 7 inches removed from the centre and then be rejoined. Stop listening to such twaddle and get on with building a railway and running trains. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) About 20 years after purchasing '4207' finally gets its missing 11'. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Well progress on these two bodies will have to slow for now until the roof fans arrive. Lift rings, ladders, hand rails and windscreen wipers could now be added. I might look at the chassis build now as my 40 class decals are still in progress. cheers Bob Edited February 15, 2023 by robertc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubar Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 20 years!?!?!? Better late than never Good stuff Bob, I've always said the hardest part is making that first cut. BobD Edited September 13, 2017 by Dubar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Hi Bob, still in one piece mate ? p.s. the Diesel Hydraulic Era thread here is one of my favourites. Edited September 13, 2017 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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