RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ah! Mystery solved. The van you said "had to go" is an old Wrenn thing which I just use as a scenic prop. That is the one which had the horrible coupling, and which, taking heed of your comments, I replaced with something less obtrusive. That's why I photographed it again, to show I'd done it. That 'old Wrenn thing' can be sold for loads of dosh (well £10, unless it is an unusual product) if you have the original box. If you do not have the original box you can get brand new Wrenn boxes from the existing Wrenn range. 'Ramsay's' guide (yes, honestly)would tell you of any value for the van. Phil Ramsay (aka that Duck thing) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted October 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2015 I really am a particularly stupid old ******. I'll explain why later. Before I go out to get wet though, a couple of images to be going on with. Mons Meg pulls away from Platform 2 with the 7.25 to KX. And is followed by a 9F with one of the last early morning coal hauls. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Again, having walked under Crescent Bridge many times in my commuting days, that really captures its appearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 I like seeing most of the pictures on your thread. But the ones I like the most are those from the more unusual angles, such as under the canopy or under the bridge. So I particularly like that last shot. However, though I often like the black and white photos I think this one would be better in colour because it would show off the grottiness of the paintwork of the bridge more. You did that in the shots in post 8891 which I thought were fantastic! However, there are very few pictures on the thread that I'd say I don't like! Thanks for showing them. Kind regards, Neil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wonderful picture; just oozes atmosphere, but one very small suggestion, if I may? The van to the left looks like it's on tipitoes and only just connects with the road surface; I would say it needs to have its tyres flattened a bit with a file so it 'sits' better. Some prototypical views of similar vans here may explain what I mean: http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/classictruck,rootesgroup/Interesting- just taking the bottom off the tyre gives the impression of weight and substance, something a friend who does military modelling showed me years ago... Other than that, looks perfect, and I wouldn't have mentioned the van if it wasn't so prominent in the picture. David I once did some military modelling. The question of tyres was dealt with by the exact way which you describe in your post. It is a very effective answer to the question of tyres on models not looking right. And the other thing is to dry brush the weathering onto the tyres as required. With regards, Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 And those latest two photo's are really lovely. Again, I particularly like the monochrome one of the 9F. It just looks so real to my tired old and knackered eyes! With warm regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Re vehicle tyres, rather than sand a bit off the bottom, which never looks quite right in my opinion, what I do is place the vehicle (or in the pictured case the wheels) on a heated up old tin lid, and then apply very slight pressure, and then immediately cool with water to stop them sticking. This gives a more prototypical bulge to the tyre: In the instance above, I wanted the appearance of flat tyres, so I added quite a bit of pressure, but you can obviously vary that. Al. Edited October 29, 2015 by acg_mr 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Now that really is attention to detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 That is the better way. With regards, Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 Blimey, the things we invent.......................how clever. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 Re vehicle tyres, rather than sand a bit off the bottom, which never looks quite right in my opinion, what I do is place the vehicle (or in the pictured case the wheels) on a heated up old tin lid, and then apply very slight pressure, and then immediately cool with water to stop them sticking. This gives a more prototypical bulge to the tyre: flat-tyres001.jpg flat-tyres002.jpg In the instance above, I wanted the appearance of flat tyres, so I added quite a bit of pressure, but you can obviously vary that. Al. Wow, that's really good - I guess the end result depends on the type of plastic on the model tyre and length/strength of the heat? I'm not sure the rubberised wheels on some of my cars would react too well to this treatment, but the plastic kit ones should be ok... Either way, at least there's an option...good stuff David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 Not so stupid on the golf course today, five under handicap. But why stupid otherwise? Because when I finally plucked up courage to tackle glazing, within a couple of hours I had a completed BSK, with no fingermarks, glue or anything else for that matter on the windows. Too late to photograph it now, but I will post proof tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2015 Not so stupid on the golf course today, five under handicap. But why stupid otherwise? Because when I finally plucked up courage to tackle glazing, within a couple of hours I had a completed BSK, with no fingermarks, glue or anything else for that matter on the windows. Too late to photograph it now, but I will post proof tomorrow. An Everest accomplishment old bean............................(Everest....get it......huge obstacle to overcome/Glazing...............................................OK I've gone to the Loft) Quackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 30, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2015 Curtains. Do I bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 MJT do very nice brass etch curtains I'll use those quicker than paint on the glazing. A little Pva is all thats required to secure them. Have fun........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Returning to Crescent Bridge, when did it first acquire its rather nasty red-and-blue paint ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Curtains. Do I bother? Yes. For the few seconds it takes to flick a paintbrush round, they make a great deal of difference. Edited October 26, 2018 by jwealleans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Can't fault that picture of the 9F on an up coal train. Cracking, atmospheric shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted October 30, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 As promised, here is the answer to the "why am I so stupid" comment I made yesterday. This coach has been sitting looking at me for months, needing only glazing and a few small transfers to complete it. As usual when I don't fancy something I kept putting it off, until, perhaps boosted by the fact that lining the Triplet hadn't gone too badly, I plucked up courage to have a go. This really didn't take long. I only felt the need to redo one bit, and that wasn't because I got glue where it shouldn't be. Of course it isn't perfect, but why should it be? I'm not for a start, and I've never done this before. So, why did I put it off for so long? Because I'm stupid. It isn't properly joined to the chassis yet by the way, I haven't figured that out yet, but the Mighty Duck will know, even if I can't work it out. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks a lot better than my ??? year old Kirk kit, (now retired), Gilbert! Well done, the orange sauce candidate will be proud! Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I think you're being a bit unkind to yourself with the use of the word 'stupid' there GN! The syndrome you describe is one I (and I suspect many of us) get afflicted by on occasion - you know you have to do something but just don't feel like doing it. I might allow the odd evening or too to go by without doing it then give myself a stern talking to and just force myself to do it. I usually spur myself on by telling myself why I'm doing it and what the result will be once it's done - that usually does the trick. Even better when you know you're challenging yourself a little to go slightly outside your comfort zone. I wouldn't call it stupid! I'd call it ... er ... human! The coach looks great by the way! Does your question re curtains only applies to first class vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 That coach is stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) As promised, here is the answer to the "why am I so stupid" comment I made yesterday. BSK 1.jpg BSK 2.jpg This coach has been sitting looking at me for months, needing only glazing and a few small transfers to complete it. As usual when I don't fancy something I kept putting it off, until, perhaps boosted by the fact that lining the Triplet hadn't gone too badly, I plucked up courage to have a go. This really didn't take long. I only felt the need to redo one bit, and that wasn't because I got glue where it shouldn't be. Of course it isn't perfect, but why should it be? I'm not for a start, and I've never done this before. So, why did I put it off for so long? Because I'm stupid. It isn't properly joined to the chassis yet by the way, I haven't figured that out yet, but the Mighty Duck will know, even if I can't work it out. Ah, the lack of fixture pieces!!!!!!!! Sometime......................... damn fine bit of detailing. P Edited October 30, 2015 by Mallard60022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 30, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2015 Returning to Crescent Bridge, when did it first acquire its rather nasty red-and-blue paint ? I don't know the answer to that, except that it was well after 1958, when it was soot coloured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted October 30, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 Having a rest from glazing, so today I have made the interior for the RSP. Not fully painted yet though. In the meantime, a couple more shots of early morning happenings. First, just another angle on that 9F passing under Crescent Bridge. There is more than one wagon behind the tender, but heavy cropping was necessary. As you can see on the right hand side of the image, the sun was trying to obliterate everything from there onwards. And now, a tank engine. We see very few of them, because sadly New England had very few, and there weren't that many at the sheds that had workings into PN either. This one is bringing in the first Peterborough East - Leicester local of the day. And now back to work, but maybe a cup of tea first. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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