RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 31, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2023 More 40 action. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) The 2 part etch primer that I have been waiting for came yesterday and has been applied to the screen assemblies. With the first batch of Shawplan screens, I used aerosol car etch primer and it did a good job of filling a lot of the detail which is a shame. Coupled with the boggo electrical solder used on the first set being replaced with proper solder paste and flux, I have a much finer looking assembly now. Next job is to stick them in with some flexible cyano glue which I ordered today and fill around them carefully. Here's one just plonked into place at the moment but the gap underneath will be less when they're stuck in place. I may use several applications of thinned black acrylic paint to fill what remains of the join over the bonnet. Several 40s will follow using the same approach. Edited September 2, 2023 by 97406 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2023 Next on the agends is backdating the tail lights. I am using short lengths of 1.5mm outside diameter copper tube which can be cut into short lengths easily by rolling the length of tube under a craft knife blade. I have 0.75mm fibre optic and 1mm diameter acrylic rod on its way for the lens - inside diameter is supposedly 1mm. In addition, I plucked up sufficient courage last night to cut some small grooves in place where the outside of the screen etch will be bonded to the bonnet to aid with seating the etches and get around the small difference in curvature. I really want to minimise the amount of filling and sanding so I can patch paint rather than doing a full respray. The IC dark grey is a touch darker than the RailMatch shade, but adding a little black gets it damn close. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBL Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I'm not normally a fan of depot layouts, I find they can be too alike, especially in terms of stock, but your layout is by far the best depot I've seen. The individuality of the stock is what stands out for me, keep it up!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, NBL said: I'm not normally a fan of depot layouts, I find they can be too alike, especially in terms of stock, but your layout is by far the best depot I've seen. The individuality of the stock is what stands out for me, keep it up!!! Thank you, glad you like it. The layout in its current form serves as a backdrop for the locos but it will eventually form part of a much larger layout when time allows. It will help keep me entertained during retirement as new sections get added, that is for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT100 Diesels Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 31/08/2023 at 19:45, 97406 said: More 40 action. Great picture, great line up, I am particularly interested in the teaser on the right, namely 24137. Do you have more pics of it? Hope so, Cheers, TT100 Diesels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 4, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2023 7 hours ago, TT100 Diesels said: Great picture, great line up, I am particularly interested in the teaser on the right, namely 24137. Do you have more pics of it? Hope so, Cheers, TT100 Diesels It’s one of the latest Bachmann models. I’m after at least one of each different type of Rat. Here’s another pic from one of the times I blurred the timeline a little… 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 4, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2023 This weekend, the screens were stuck in using flexible cyanoacrylate adhesive and a little spray activator. I also used the glue applied with a pointy object (cocktail stick in this case) to fill around the edge of the glued etch assembly. A small flat file, 320 grit wet and dry then 800 grit was then used to smooth into shape. preserving the gutter rail around the corner windscreen pillars. It's pictured here after touching up with a brush and a small amount of etch primer to deal with any exposed metal and to help spot any imperfections. The lower edge of the screens has had thinned black acrylic applied with a small pointy brush and been allowed to flow into the gap - 3 applications so far. The next job is to let the primer dry, sand and then a final touch up/sand before respraying the dark grey, black bonnets and window surrounds and the yellow ends (with cowhorn lamp brackets applied). 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 6, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 The paint job's done. The tail lamp inserts are being painted before fitting along with some of the details I removed when I started. The bogies are the cast ones, but it appears this loco had fabricated bogies in this time period, so anybody fancy a swap? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, 97406 said: The paint job's done. The tail lamp inserts are being painted before fitting along with some of the details I removed when I started. The bogies are the cast ones, but it appears this loco had fabricated bogies in this time period, so anybody fancy a swap? Great work - windscreens look great. If they fit on the Bachmann model I’d be tempted to do you a swap as I’d like to do ‘419 in EWS! Kind regards, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 6, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, Southwich said: Great work - windscreens look great. If they fit on the Bachmann model I’d be tempted to do you a swap as I’d like to do ‘419 in EWS! Kind regards, Will Nice one. I’ve got 3 40s to do next so will be doing the screens in the same way. I don’t suppose there’s much difference in the bogie mountings or the drive, but I wouldn’t be surprised is the heights differ. I will try it out with one of my Bachmann ones if I don’t get a swap from another Accurascale model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) That's the transfers done - Railtec for the numbers, blue stars and electrification flashes and HMRS pressfix orange lining. I'll leave it a couple of days for the paint and varnish to cure fully, followed by reassembly and weathering. Edited September 8, 2023 by 97406 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanach Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 hours ago, 97406 said: That's the transfers done - Railtec for the numbers, blue stars and electrification flashes and HMRS pressfix orange lining. I'll leave it a couple of days for the paint and varnish to cure fully, followed by reassembly and weathering. Wow , it looks superb. Is that the old VI Trains lamp irons you’ve used ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 minute ago, meanach said: Wow , it looks superb. Is that the old VI Trains lamp irons you’ve used ? Thanks. It is coming on well, but I’ve taken my time with it as I’ve been developing how I do the screens amongst other areas. The lamp irons are Shawplan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2023 37415 has been completed with its backdating, based on the Accurascale 37419. Now sat idling on the layout. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Great work that Tim - the windscreens looked infinitely better; superb job! Kind regards, Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, Southwich said: Great work that Tim - the windscreens looked infinitely better; superb job! Kind regards, Will Thank you squire. The benchmark for 37 and 40 screens is the Shawplan etch, and comparing it to the A/S and Bachmann screens shows small differences in both. Next on the agenda is three new Bachy Class 40s with a disc, a split and a central headcode example to follow. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) I managed to swap the bogie frames, so here it is done and dusted. The frames just pull off tapered mountings on to the bogie itself. Watch out for the wire crossmembers at either end. Relocate them and apply a small dab of superglue with a small pointy object to hold them in place. They’re quite elegantly designed. Edited September 15, 2023 by 97406 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 17, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2023 Every mantlepiece should have some! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted September 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) On the depth of that mantle piece you definitely can go to O Gauge....😀 Edited September 18, 2023 by jcarta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 18, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2023 The first job for the new Class 40s is to get the lifting eyes done. 8 per loco, made out of 2.5mm channel and a strengthener of 2mm plasticard at the back. They will receive a coat of plastic primer when the Liquid Poly has evapourated fully. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 18, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2023 13 hours ago, jcarta said: On the depth of that mantle piece you deficiently can go to O Gauge....😀 That’s the occasionally-used cat thoroughfare at the front. A sensible precaution! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 20, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2023 The first of the 3 new 40s to be worked on is the new Bachmann 40063, a Scottish rebuilt front end example with the square headcode box corners. I remember seeing it at Bescot in 84 (I think) after it had been withdrawn but looking in good nick. The first job was to lower it. It's a straightforward enough job to do. First, remove the bogies then you can take the 2 screws out holding the top of the bogie towers and then grind down the lower edge of the top pieces by 0.8mm. I'll post some pictures of it when I do the next one. Anyhow, here it is ready for the underframe bits and pieces to be added. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 20, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2023 One of my better earlier attempts at sorting out the screens on the Bachmann 40. I'm aiming for more definition around the edge of the windscreens next time based on my experiences with 37415. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 21, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2023 The chassis detailing has been applied pictured here with the body just plonked on top. I'm also looking to reduce the thickness of the buffer heads as well by sanding them down a tad. Windscreens next. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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