YT-1300 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 56 minutes ago, cctransuk said: So received wisdom - almost never at first-hand - would have us believe! I cannot speak for their loco kits, but the DMUs are eminently buildable and, for their time, quite acceptable 'layout' models. Perhaps your friend was only accustomed to Airfix kits? CJI. He's a Caledonian Railway modeller, kit or scratch-builds all his stock but has said he'll never touch an MTK kit again! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25 What's the plan for the transfers ? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted April 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 25 Very nice work... This might well inspire me to dig out my unbuilt MTK Ultrasonic bogcart from the shed and build the damn thing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25 25 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: What's the plan for the transfers ? Mike. Railtec decals already obtained. Cheers Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 7 hours ago, Darius43 said: Coach bodies painted. Cheers Darius Looking really good already, although it beats me how you managed to get three different colours applied in a matter of hours. Especially since one of them is yellow......! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 I recon he started building these a couple of years ago… Darius just drops them in ever couple of days just to give the impression that it’s all happening now. Sorry bit of cheek from me….. Your ability is fantastic and all your models look excellent I just wish I could achieve the same. Keith 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26 49 minutes ago, KeithHC said: I recon he started building these a couple of years ago… Darius just drops them in ever couple of days just to give the impression that it’s all happening now. Sorry bit of cheek from me….. Your ability is fantastic and all your models look excellent I just wish I could achieve the same. Keith Drat. You’ve uncovered my cunning plan. Darius 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26 8 hours ago, Halvarras said: Looking really good already, although it beats me how you managed to get three different colours applied in a matter of hours. Especially since one of them is yellow......! The right colour sequence, quick drying paint and careful masking. - Cab front first: Halfords white primer followed by a couple of light coats of Halfords Mustard Yellow. Leave for two hours. - Mask the cab with paper barrier pieces to minimise masking tape (Tamiya) contact with the yellow. - Airbrush the roof with thinned Humbrol Matt 106. - Wait an hour then spray with Army Painter Matt Varnish. - Mask the roof (previous cab masking stays in place)and the inside of the cab (to guard for overspray) then airbrush thinned Phoenix Rail Blue enamel to the sides and ends. Cheers Darius 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, Darius43 said: The right colour sequence, quick drying paint and careful masking. - Cab front first: Halfords white primer followed by a couple of light coats of Halfords Mustard Yellow. Leave for two hours. - Mask the cab with paper barrier pieces to minimise masking tape (Tamiya) contact with the yellow. - Airbrush the roof with thinned Humbrol Matt 106. - Wait an hour then spray with Army Painter Matt Varnish. - Mask the roof (previous cab masking stays in place)and the inside of the cab (to guard for overspray) then airbrush thinned Phoenix Rail Blue enamel to the sides and ends. Cheers Darius Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule (!) to explain how you manage to achieve the seemingly impossible - it doesn't seem that impossible when explained like that! Very interesting. Right, I'll let you get on then......😜! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Darius43 Posted April 26 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 26 Glazing, blinds and curtains fitted. Cheers Darius 18 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 27 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27 Buffers etc. and corridor connection bellows added. Cheers Darius 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 27 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27 Basic representation of the cab and immediately adjacent interior made using plasticard and spare seats. Cheers Darius 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28 On 26/04/2024 at 13:13, Halvarras said: Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule (!) to explain how you manage to achieve the seemingly impossible - it doesn't seem that impossible when explained like that! Very interesting. Right, I'll let you get on then......😜! He didn't take any time out of his busy schedule, Darius has two hands you know, one to type with and one to model with! Mike. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Darius43 Posted April 28 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 28 Decals (Railtec) placed and light weathering to finish 😀 Cheers Darius 22 9 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 5 hours ago, Darius43 said: Decals (Railtec) placed and light weathering to finish 😀 Cheers Darius And I didn't believe building and finishing an MTK kit within one week was even remotely possible. Shows what I know......😬 An excellent job Sir, once again! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 30 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30 The turbine sound you can hear is Colin Massingham spinning in his grave, I'm sure he designed his kits to be unbuildable 😃. Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted May 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1 23 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: The turbine sound you can hear is Colin Massingham spinning in his grave, I'm sure he designed his kits to be unbuildable 😃. Mike. Nobody told me that, so I just keep on building ‘em. Cheers Darius 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Well done Darius, what a brilliant job. I don't think I have ever seen a model of this unit. Certainly not to the standard that you have achieved. It brings back happy memories of good times at Wells-Krautkramer in Letchworth. Ever thought about a working model? Sorry couldn't resist. There are some pretty small probes about these days and connecting one to the gubbins of a smart phone would be a starting point. Bernard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 16 minutes ago, Bernard Lamb said: Well done Darius, what a brilliant job. I don't think I have ever seen a model of this unit. Certainly not to the standard that you have achieved. It brings back happy memories of good times at Wells-Krautkramer in Letchworth. Ever thought about a working model? Sorry couldn't resist. There are some pretty small probes about these days and connecting one to the gubbins of a smart phone would be a starting point. Bernard That sounds like a great idea in principle. Are there small probes that can work without couplant though? Couplant would soon become a sticky mess all over the track and wheels! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 20 hours ago, Mol_PMB said: That sounds like a great idea in principle. Are there small probes that can work without couplant though? Couplant would soon become a sticky mess all over the track and wheels! It would need a lot of research. As I am now retired I no longer have access to the experts. I am sure there are people in the business who would see it as a challenge. The consistency and conductivity would be critical. Getting a bit OT, so better keep this space for Darious and his super models. Bernard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3 On 01/05/2024 at 11:17, Bernard Lamb said: Well done Darius, what a brilliant job. I don't think I have ever seen a model of this unit. https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/project_class-ultrasonic.html Via a Craftsman conversion kit I believe. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted May 3 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3 23 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/project_class-ultrasonic.html Via a Craftsman conversion kit I believe. Mike. That is definitely one of my favourite model railway websites. After RMWeb, of course 😀 Cheers Darius 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4 On 03/05/2024 at 08:50, Darius43 said: That is definitely one of my favourite model railway websites. After RMWeb, of course 😀 Cheers Darius I would have to agree, of course, especially after enjoying the hospitality of Shenstone Road and Hornsey Broadway this week! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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