Popular Post Georgeham Posted October 31, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2016 I am embarking on a long term project to build a small 0 gauge layout, set firmly in the 1970s/80s BR blue period, in North Devon. I am new to RM web and this is my first attempt to find some like minded souls and share my modelling. The layout has not been started yet, but I have built a few wagon kits and there are more builds on the horizon. I have previously modelled in 00 gauge, but am finding myself more and more tempted by 0 gauge, hence the decision to finally build a few wagon kits and make a start. Before the layout is started, I thought I would share a few post of wagons completed so far. The layout is a slow burner project, so building a few wagon kits from time to time certainly helps feel like the project is progressing......and I have also ordered a Dapol 08 and this will need somewhere to run when it (finally) arrives...... So to start with a few photographs of an 0 gauge sand wagon, seconded into the engineers department. This is the Parkside kit, which was painted and weathered using a basic airbrush set up. This is the first of the wagons for the layout. Happy to hear any comments..... 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Hi George, I'm new to O gauge and have been building wagon kits (Parkside and soon Slaters) for my small layout. Not only that, I now have to build a second small O gauge layout for my friend. Your sand wagon looks great. I built the Parkside LNER Toad E - just got the hand brake standard from Slaters today - and a PO wagon. Neither are weathered yet though. I've started a Kirk LNER coach kit. Happy days John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 HI Georgeham, Welcome aboard. There are some most heplful soul`s on here,with a lot of experience and talent that will help you along in your O gauge endevous. But it look`s like your off to a flying start with your wagon,very nice. Regard`s, Brian. PS; with the brake lever down, your brakes are on ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 HI Georgeham, Welcome aboard. There are some most heplful soul`s on here,with a lot of experience and talent that will help you along in your O gauge endevous. But it look`s like your off to a flying start with your wagon,very nice. Regard`s, Brian. PS; with the brake lever down, your brakes are on ! HI Brian thanks for the comment - yes I am looking forward to showing my 0 gauge endeavors and also asking for help when I (frequently) get stuck! Yes with the brake levers - I glued one on and one off (on the other side). I figured with a small micro layout - sometimes the wagons will just be hanging around in the sidings....so I thought I would just see how it looks....although it does look a bit odd I must agree! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If this is your first attempt at an O gauge wagon then you need have no worries. It looks really nice and I for one look forward to seeing some more. As has been said before there is plenty of help and advice available on RMweb and I have found everyone who has followed the Ramchester thread very supportive and helpful when I have asked for help. You will not regret moving into the larger scale which is far more pleasing to view and to operate. Good luck with your new project. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Nice wagon! Looking forwards to seeing how this develops. And welcome to RMweb :-) Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 The 7mm layout & modelling section has all the really interesting railway modelling activity together with help, advice, encouragement and inspiration. I expect most of us who have taken up 0 gauge have found it so refreshing to find that RMweb isn't merely front page facebook-on-rails dross. Your sand wagons is so realistic....I particularly like the subtlety of the lubricating oil merging with the road dust or rust above the axleboxes. Also interesting to read the weathering is by airbrush rather than powders. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Georgeham Posted November 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2016 HI all - thank you for the warm welcome to RM Web - it is much appreciated. Modelling progress has been very slow recently, as work took me away to Greece for a couple of weeks (it is a tough life!) - but I have a slaters 13t wagon on my workbench and a free evening so hopefully some progress today! Anyhow my second finished wagon for the micro layout is a Grampus wagon from the Parkside kit. Again this is painted and weathered with an air brush and is the only other 0 gauge wagon I have finished so far....although there is a 12t parcels van currently in the paintshop.....and the Dapol class 08 has just arrived...... All comments welcome! 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hello Georgeham, Welcome to the forum. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Yes a very warm welcome. Your weathering skills are superb Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Another beautifully weathered wagon there.....super!. I don`t want this to seem like a criticism,but i may suggest a little addition in the form of either painting the buffer shanks metal/silver in colour or taking the paint off the to reveal the metal below?,because they would be quite bright from use. Cheers, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Another beautifully weathered wagon there.....super!. I don`t want this to seem like a criticism,but i may suggest a little addition in the form of either painting the buffer shanks metal/silver in colour or taking the paint off the to reveal the metal below?,because they would be quite bright from use. Cheers, Brian. HI Brian, no criticism taken and thanks for the comment - and I agree it would definitely look better! It is one of those things I always intend to do but never quite get round too - but I think I will try removing the paint from the buffer shanks in my next modelling session 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I don`t want this to seem like a criticism,but i may suggest a little addition in the form of either painting the buffer shanks metal/silver in colour or taking the paint off the to reveal the metal below?,because they would be quite bright from use. Cheers, Brian. Actually those buffers should not be silver, they were never bright steel the heads and shanks on that type of buffer are cast and were always rusty As always use photos http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/grampuszbo/h23772693 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Actually those buffers should not be silver, they were never bright steel the heads and shanks on that type of buffer are cast and were always rusty As always use photos http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/grampuszbo/h23772693 Oppps..i stand corrected,thanks!..... Appologies Georgeham,i hope you have`nt touch that wagon yet ..... Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Oppps..i stand corrected,thanks!..... Appologies Georgeham,i hope you have`nt touch that wagon yet ..... Brian. No problems Brian - and thanks for the comment 101 - I think I will leave this one alone!!! Anyhow - have had no time at all for any modelling this week so far....hopefully a better weekend to come! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Gauge O can be very compelling. As I write this I look across to my small layout from the dining table and realize that I look at my models rather than look down on them as would be the case if they were of a smaller scale. I approached 7mm scale as a result of not being able to handle 4mm scale details on my locos (think lamp brackets on a Dean Goods). Since I made the switch I have built several locos and made a start on others and a coach or two. At no time have I wanted to give in, despite my senior status with a pinched nerve and bifocal glasses! You will also find the Gauge O Guild to be a great club with a lot of support and camaraderie. Your wagon(s) are a good sign of a promising future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Thanks all so far for your comments and support - it is much appreciated and I am very glad I have signed up to the RM Web. At the moment I am working on a couple of 0 gauge wagon builds and I will post some of these when I have made some more progress. I am in the midst of building an 00 gauge layout and I find my motivation for this is getting lower, whilst I am spending more time doodling some track plans for an 0 gauge micro layout.....I think I am going to take the plunge and order some baseboards after xmas. After all, an 0 gauge class 08 has just arrived in BR blue. At the moment I have a SPV wagon in the paintshop, built from the Parkside Dundas kit last summer. It is early days in the painting process, the wagon has been pre-shaded and is now having some coats of faded rail blue applied to it. I tend to take a while when painting a wagon, with about 20 coats of thin paint applied via air brush. Within this I try to build the weathering in with livery applications so it all blends together. So progress so far....... Edited December 4, 2016 by Georgeham 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 At the moment I am working on a couple of 0 gauge wagon builds and I will post some of these when I have made some more progress. I am in the midst of building an 00 gauge layout and I find my motivation for this is getting lower, whilst I am spending more time doodling some track plans for an 0 gauge micro layout.....I think I am going to take the plunge and order some baseboards after xmas. After all, an 0 gauge class 08 has just arrived in BR blue. I`v tinkered with the smaller stuff from time to time but have always come back to the big boys toy`s...that`s the lure of O gauge for you!!. I intend to get myself set up with an air brush next year,so it`s nice to see the process that you use for air brushing. Cheers, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 So I have made a little more progress on the parcel wagon front. The main coats of blue and faded blue have been air brushed on. Another coat of white will be applied to the very top of this before painting the underframe and a bit of weathering before transfers. I have got the railtec transfers for this in stock - so hopefully I will get this finished over the xmas break. A very happy xmas to one and all!! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Really like the way that the pre-shading works,very effective. And a Happy xmas to your self as well... Cheers, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 I have made a little but more progress on the parcels SPV - although Janurary has not seen a lot of modelling. So since the last post I have added a bit of white over the top of the faded blue finish, just to tone it down a little. The lightening on the pictures is a bit harsh, but I am pretty pleased so far, it is not quite as light as it looks. Tonight for the first time this month I have got the airbrush working again and starting spraying the underframe. A light weathering to follow after picking out some of the details before applying the transfers. So progress so far. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 A long silence has ended and I am back modelling again after a house move! I am currently building a slaters 13t open wagon and I am a bit stuck about which side to place the vacuum cylinder on? I have added the vacuum pipe down the length of the wagon and I presume this is on the same side as the cylinder? Any help would be much appreciated...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Here's one I did earlier: P1010002 by John Kendall, on Flickr IIRC the instructions do provide clues as to where the cylinder goes and also the shape of the pipe. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi John, thanks for the reply this is really helpful and has made things a lot clearer. Will attempt to make some progress on this build now chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeham Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 A very long time has passed since my last post! However, I have made a little bit of progress! (I did say it was a slow burner project!!) I attempted to add some transfers to the SPV parcels wagon - and had a bit of a disaster. I am sure user error! I had some bad yellowing of the transfers when I applied them. I know it looks like silvering, but it as actually a yellow hue. I have put transfers on a lot of wagons, but this was my first attempt at using some Fox 0 gauge transfers. The was a nasty yellow gunge left after the transfer - it is undoubtedly user error - but I am currently having to weather this away!. So results so far..... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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