apt-e Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Hi all, Another paint prototype on the go. Paint to the end bulkheads and roof panel ends painted to match. Stay safe. Regards Paul. Edited April 24, 2021 by apt-e 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) Afternoon all. Not much progress, but have three Lab 4 models on the go to see what is the best way to paint them. Two br blue , the other is going to be the later colours. Need to workout how to put the Railtec white lines on also. Got a spare sided painted up to test this. Regards Paul. Edited April 28, 2021 by apt-e 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) Hi all, A pair of 99% complete Lab 4 Hastings coaches stand for display. Just need to fit the VIP window frames which are drying at the present time., and stick the roofs down. These are totally standard kits to show what can be done. I am pretty pleased. I am no model painter, but gave it a shot. White lines and decals are all from Railtec. Hope you enjoy. Stay safe. Regards Paul. Edited April 30, 2021 by apt-e 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Cor, wow, etc. Seeing TWO Lab 4s next to each other on the same piece of track is pretty mind blowing, seeing as we only made one of them. Some wag will show up at a show with a whole TRAIN full of Lab4s at some stage I'm sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 A few extra....... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hi all, I am calling this finished. Lab 4 stands with PoP1 on the Leadkits test track awaiting its next use. Stay safe. Regards Paul. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Edited May 1, 2021 by apt-e 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Ruddy MARVELOUS! (To quote an ancient Guinness advert I think...) Even the backscene looks a bit like the view from the Old Dalby Test Track. You just need to build a Lab 3 Paul and you've got the whole train. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Evening all. The last batch of Lab 4 00 gauge orders have now been completed, so those orders should be with you by Wednesday. The next batch order book is now open. Anyone wishing to order please contact me at leadleykits@gmail.com New models off the drawing board, PoP 2 00 and N. Lab 4 Hastings n gauge. Oh yes, new coaches for the original Hornby APT-P set. Regards Paul. Edited May 1, 2021 by apt-e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 30/04/2021 at 19:20, Mr_Tilt said: Cor, wow, etc. Seeing TWO Lab 4s next to each other on the same piece of track is pretty mind blowing, seeing as we only made one of them. Some wag will show up at a show with a whole TRAIN full of Lab4s at some stage I'm sure. That will be a Hastings unit then.............. Keith i will get my hat and coat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 An idea of the colours inside, open to your own ideas. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, apt-e said: An idea of the colours inside, open to your own ideas. Mine will have oil all over the floor and walls of the A end of course. And outside under the double doors too.... What number is Humbrol Oil paint? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mr_Tilt said: Mine will have oil all over the floor and walls of the A end of course. And outside under the double doors too.... What number is Humbrol Oil paint? Lol , that's for you to say Mr Tilt. My model sprays oil out of the sides, its already destroyed ladies stocking and mens designer trousers stood on the test track platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I once left a repainted Dutch 'Martinair' IC3 which I had done long before Lima brought theirs out, in the back of a hatchback on a glorious summer day. All the coaches then resembled bananas after that and I had to get rid of it cursing my bad luck after all that hard work. It was a pretty decent paint job too. I eventually replaced it when Lima brought theirs out but in my opinion it was never the same. Warning - never leave any model in the sun or somewhere there is strong UV Paul R 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Hi all, Hope everyone is well. Been working on the next model. Need to design and build a new connector for the bogies. Got it cracked. Working on the side detail panels now..... My design connects to something from 1980..... Regards Paul. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 P Train Bogie? Or rather half bogie? Paul R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 That's a BT5.5 bogie. Half a BT11.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Tech prototype with you get the idea sides. Next to add the air springs and mounting point........ more to come. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 30/04/2021 at 19:20, Mr_Tilt said: Cor, wow, etc. Seeing TWO Lab 4s next to each other on the same piece of track is pretty mind blowing, seeing as we only made one of them. One to run with POP-1, the other with POP-2, and he'll being running them passing each other! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Actually it never happened. Lab 4 and PoP Train, either version, weren't ever tested together. Lab 4 was coupled to PoP II in the RTC Yard once, just for a shunting move, so Mick could do that on Deadmans Lane I guess. But of course that doesn't stop us doing it in our own model worlds, does it? You won't get me 'rivet counting' and saying 'You can't do that, it never happened in the real world!' After all, I'm one of the guys who makes models of aeroplanes that never even existed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 More...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Mr_Tilt said: Actually it never happened. Lab 4 and PoP Train, either version, weren't ever tested together. Lab 4 was coupled to PoP II in the RTC Yard once, just for a shunting move, so Mick could do that on Deadmans Lane I guess. But of course that doesn't stop us doing it in our own model worlds, does it? You won't get me 'rivet counting' and saying 'You can't do that, it never happened in the real world!' After all, I'm one of the guys who makes models of aeroplanes that never even existed. Aeroplanes that never existed - that will give the rivet counters apoplexy! Do you have a model of the Boeingbus 847 max? Paul R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 5 hours ago, pwr said: Aeroplanes that never existed - that will give the rivet counters apoplexy! Do you have a model of the Boeingbus 847 max? Paul R No, but I have built one of the 777-900. It's about 4 feet long...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt-e Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Mr_Tilt said: No, but I have built one of the 777-900. It's about 4 feet long...... Ermmmmmmmm....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Hmm a multiportion prototype. Does it divide en-route? I assume it tilts round the corners as well. Paul R 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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