The Evil Bus Driver Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Part One of an occasional series I had hoped to have my modelling desk in place before starting this. So in another thread following the now happily retrieved Coopercraft range (I do acknowledge the ongoing issues with unhappy customers of Mr. Dunn and wish them every success in retrieving their money) I dug out the kit I've had lying around with a view to restoring it as a Yard Denizen on a future layout. It's not clearly in any condition to run in a rontlinecrake but I'm happy with the progress I've made over thd last couple of hours. The chassis is pretty shabby glue-wise and it may possibly need new bogies however I'll stick with what I have for the moment and go from there. So far the roof, body and ends have been stripped down in IPA and once dried have been filed of any residual glue (this really wasn't in a good way when I got it. This is why I dislike buying started or part built kits) soon I'll be cleaning up what I can and seeing about starting to paint the body. It'll be going into BR Blue and Grey once I come back from my holiday and buy some paint. Edited August 13, 2023 by The Evil Bus Driver 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 A Mainline buffet gets Keen systems floating gangway end plates. These are very similar to Replica Railways coaches so should fit. There was s little bit of filing and fettling to get them to fit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) The end plates were set with 1mm of gap between the resin gangway face and the back of the end plate itself. These fit into the aperture left by the old rubber 'gangway' The 'plank' above the gangway was also removed. Even when these were a thing I do think they were removable (anybody???) Edited November 6, 2023 by The Evil Bus Driver 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Something dropped through my letterbox today... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 05/11/2023 at 08:44, The Evil Bus Driver said: The end plates were set with 1mm of gap between the resin gangway face and the back of the end plate itself. These fit into the aperture left by the old rubber 'gangway' The 'plank' above the gangway was also removed. Even when these were a thing I do think they were removable (anybody???) Re the plank, it should be just two brackets that support the canvas cover on top of the gangway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 46 minutes ago, 45125 said: Re the plank, it should be just two brackets that support the canvas cover on top of the gangway. Many thanks. It'll be painted blue and grey so were the brackets still in place by then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, The Evil Bus Driver said: Many thanks. It'll be painted blue and grey so were the brackets still in place by then? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1 11 hours ago, The Evil Bus Driver said: Many thanks. It'll be painted blue and grey so were the brackets still in place by then? I think they are the top hangers for the gangway, so yes whilst ever gangways were fitted. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 OK I'll find the minute bits of plastic that represent them. And a Magnifying glass and tweezers 😳 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 (edited) So it's looking decidedly coach-ey again. I've taken off any old glue I could. It's not perfect but this won't be a front line coach so it doesn't matter. It'll be fine for shunting it in and out of a siding or around a yard. The new end is fitted. I didn't realise CC did the ends as spares, even if they did have the address of our infamous friend, Mr. Dunn on the label. The new end in situ. Starting to retake shape. I have some M3 screws on order and corresponding nuts and washers to fit the bogies. These will need bearings and decent wheels. I've got a feeling there are a fair few wheel purchases in my future. Then the interior. I'll be building this up on a piece of plasticard and basing it off a Bachmann FK interior, suitable edited to fit the CC Underframe. The coach will be primed before the glazing goes in. It'll be finished jn blue and grey although I'm not sure if it'll be regular or that nasty washed out blue when a coach has been out of service for a long time. It's not quite time for that yet. Can you believe I still have all the glazing? Somewhere. It all fits nicely in this box, except for the roof and corridor partition. Of course, emptying the box out to use it for storage was delicious too. 😋 That's about it for now. Edited March 1 by The Evil Bus Driver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 On 01/03/2024 at 08:33, Enterprisingwestern said: I think they are the top hangers for the gangway, so yes whilst ever gangways were fitted. Mike. They only supported the step. Gangways are not suspended. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 23 hours ago, MJI said: They only supported the step. Gangways are not suspended. They support the cover, underneath of which are two flexator arms which support the top of the gangway plate in position and allow it to flex, similar arms can be seen on most gangway 15Xs etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4 Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Bus Driver Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 9 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Mike. Of course those are Cig/Vep/REP/TC type gangways which are slightly different to LHCS ones, both in shape and construction. LHCS had a rounded arch and a rubber cover, REP types had a shroud and square section walkway. AIUI the door was rail grey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted March 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4 On 01/03/2024 at 15:32, The Evil Bus Driver said: The coach will be primed before the glazing goes in. I have a few of these coaches in my collection, but their construction has stalled a the glazing stage. I have 3 concerns: 1. After painting, the glazing is a real struggle to fit into the window apertures - just not sure how best to get it to fit - enlarge the window apertures or file down the glazing 2. Painting the vent frames on glazing material is a right PITA - the mouldings are not clean and its difficult to apply the paint consistently and accurately. 3. The glazing material is very thick and appears to be quite prismatic - even before it is installed on the coach Any suggestions on how best to address these challenges would be gratefully received. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted April 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15 (edited) On 04/03/2024 at 19:59, sjp23480 said: 1. After painting, the glazing is a real struggle to fit into the window apertures - just not sure how best to get it to fit - enlarge the window apertures or file down the glazing 2. Painting the vent frames on glazing material is a right PITA - the mouldings are not clean and its difficult to apply the paint consistently and accurately. 3. The glazing material is very thick and appears to be quite prismatic - even before it is installed on the coach Apologies for the bump, but do RMWebbers have any suggestions on these questions - I am especially frustrated with the issue of trying to paint the frames on the windows - see below Many thanks (in advance) for any suggestions! Edited April 15 by sjp23480 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16 8 hours ago, sjp23480 said: Apologies for the bump, but do RMWebbers have any suggestions on these questions - I am especially frustrated with the issue of trying to paint the frames on the windows - see below Many thanks (in advance) for any suggestions! Depending on the size and fit of course, but Shawplan etched frames and Laserglaze windows might simplify things? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted April 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16 Bow pen might work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted April 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16 4 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Depending on the size and fit of course, but Shawplan etched frames and Laserglaze windows might simplify things? Mike. Thanks Mike, I haven't used either product so I will need to investigate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted April 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16 4 hours ago, MJI said: Bow pen might work. Hi Martin, I have been struggling to hone my bow pen, but recent saw a YouTube by @MikeTrice that helped me to at least get it working. So will give that a go I also tried Rotring drawing pens - I think they are black lines you can see in the photo, which are okay. Halfords do a paint pack (damask red) with a fine tip applicator for stone chips and scratches - see below. But the paint flows too quickly for this application Otherwise, I used a very fine (000) brush, but it is really slow and keeps drying out so has to be cleaned after a few minutes. Where the mouldings are crisp it is possible to get okay results. I shall keep persevering! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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