RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 24, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2022 A great weekend at DEMU Showcase. Catching up with old friends and maybe making a few new ones. As usual, I got b*gger all done physically [*], but I hope a few of you gained a bit of inspiration to go and hack/paint some RTR stuff. [*] Managed to make a start on another BUO and I blanked out most of the windows ahead of hacking out them out again to replace with smaller windows and doors. I referred back to this thread for a couple of visitors and it reminded me to make a start on replacing the lost photos. I was giving it a bit of time to see if the older ones would be replaced..... So - as long as I can pull my finger out - I'll start working backwards through the thread with replacing the same (or similar) pics over the next few weeks/months. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun66 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Was great to have a chat on Saturday, amazing work and some very useful tips. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 thanks for the helpful info and pleasant conversation Mick, much appreciated from my brother and myself. Hopefully can now put some of that in to practise now... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 When I got there on Sunday all Mick seemed interested in was the free coffee and his Sunday roast…… 🤨 Only joking, great to catch up Mick. I too picked up some tips and good advice from you. Thanks, Jack. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 21 hours ago, newbryford said: A great weekend at DEMU Showcase. Catching up with old friends and maybe making a few new ones. As usual, I got b*gger all done physically [*], but I hope a few of you gained a bit of inspiration to go and hack/paint some RTR stuff. [*] Managed to make a start on another BUO and I blanked out most of the windows ahead of hacking out them out again to replace with smaller windows and doors. I referred back to this thread for a couple of visitors and it reminded me to make a start on replacing the lost photos. I was giving it a bit of time to see if the older ones would be replaced..... So - as long as I can pull my finger out - I'll start working backwards through the thread with replacing the same (or similar) pics over the next few weeks/months. Have I missed the BUO’s somewhere Mick? I’d be interested to hear how you are approaching these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 25, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, cairnsroadworks said: Have I missed the BUO’s somewhere Mick? I’d be interested to hear how you are approaching these. Looks like the first BUO wasn't posted on the workbench.... Blank out where the windows are either blanked or need replacing with a smaller window or door. Cut out for the new doors/windows - adding supports for the new sections And graft in sections donated by a BSO Fill/sand as previous coaches. For some reason, I haven't got post fill/sand/paint pics and this is about the only one I could find of it in use at Ally Pally show. Without handrails or door handles - they have since been added! Edited July 26, 2022 by newbryford 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, newbryford said: Looks like the first BUO wasn't posted on the workbench.... Blank out where the windows are either blanked or need replacing with a smaller window or door. Cut out for the new doors/windows - adding supports for the new sections And graft in sections donated by a BSO Fill/sand as previous coaches. For some reason, I haven't got post fill/sand/paint pics and this is about the only one I could find of it in use at Ally Pally show. Wow looks great Mick, thanks. I’m looking at getting some 3D printed “inserts” to allow cutting of TSOs and not harming BSOs but we will see. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSfan72 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, cairnsroadworks said: I’m looking at getting some 3D printed “inserts” to allow cutting of TSOs and not harming BSOs The workmanship is brilliant here; I don’t have the skill to do the filling like newbryford so I went the 3D print approach too: My latest one I managed to print each side in 1 piece and it uses the TSO glazing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 25, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, cairnsroadworks said: Wow looks great Mick, thanks. I’m looking at getting some 3D printed “inserts” to allow cutting of TSOs and not harming BSOs but we will see. A cheap BSO body will donate parts to 3-4 coaches - be it BUO/DBSO (RTOV)/HSTRC/PLPR 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 2, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2022 Meanwhile. The mammoth task of reinstating photos after the Great Outage begins..... Halfway through page 1. Let's see how much I can get done during some enforced sitting around for the next 10 days or so..... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 7 hours ago, newbryford said: Meanwhile. The mammoth task of reinstating photos after the Great Outage begins..... Halfway through page 1. Let's see how much I can get done during some enforced sitting around for the next 10 days or so..... Working sitting around you must work on railway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi Mick, Quick question - Myself and my brother had a great chat with you at DEMU, I'm trying to progress with some NR stock - cut an shut, filling windows etc but first I want to know what you recommend (process and product) when stripping the paint off the body before any work begins. Once this is done I am planning the filling stage! Also, when filling the windows is there anything you particularly suggest? thanks again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 9, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, WCML100 said: Hi Mick, Quick question - Myself and my brother had a great chat with you at DEMU, I'm trying to progress with some NR stock - cut an shut, filling windows etc but first I want to know what you recommend (process and product) when stripping the paint off the body before any work begins. Once this is done I am planning the filling stage! Also, when filling the windows is there anything you particularly suggest? thanks again I usually strip Airfix/Mainline Mk2s in DOT4 brake fluid. 92-93% IPA is usually used for other body shells. DOT4 will soften Bachmann plastic. Usual disclaimer - try it on a non-visible area....... My primary material for filling widows is 30 or 40thou styrene. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 9, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2022 More in progress HYA graffiti. 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordbank Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Meanwhile. The mammoth task of reinstating photos after the Great Outage begins..... Hope you are a bit more organised than me, Mick. Finding individual photo files amongst fifty odd folders of photos on Peak Forest has proved............interesting. I couldn't always tell from the context whether I was looking for a photo of the real thing or a model. 'Wordless Wednesday' is definately the worst . I think I'm going to start a routine post called 'No Context'. The search function has all but melted the laptop. And I've only got 11 pages. But reversing the Great Outage has probably reconnected me to the hobby. Good luck! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 17, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2022 It wasn't me Guv! (Copied/inspired by the real thing) 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted August 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2022 How are you doing the ‘peeling’ vinyls, Mick? They look superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 18, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2022 3 hours ago, njee20 said: How are you doing the ‘peeling’ vinyls, Mick? They look superb! Thanks Nick. Working from photos, I paint on Maskol around where the "vinyl is torn". Generally, I will put on the main surround and then add the "detail" with a small brush/cocktail stick. Let it set for 24 hours. Then paint over with a mix of Humbrol Gunmetal (#53) and a light grey (#75) Leave to dry overnight and then peel off the Maskol. In a couple of cases, I've completed the tagging, then carried out the "torn vinyl" treatment. A bit of final weathering with stone dust and that's it. 14 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 very clever stuff Mick. Great results as always! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted August 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2022 Yeah that really does look good. Such a distinctive effect on the real thing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 12, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2022 Another 4 nearly finished. Torn vinyl effect and weathering to complete. 11 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 13 hours ago, newbryford said: Another 4 nearly finished. Torn vinyl effect and weathering to complete. They're lovely Mick. You wouldn't happen to know the number of the Nacco one do you, so I can take a look on Flickr? Jo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 13, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Steadfast said: They're lovely Mick. You wouldn't happen to know the number of the Nacco one do you, so I can take a look on Flickr? Jo It's copied from 371033. No pic that jumps out on flickr. I'll send you mine via PM Edited September 13, 2022 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Thanks for the pictures Mick! Fair play painting all that by hand, it's hard enough drawing it on a computer screen! Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginhst539 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 one for you mick, pics on facebook of 5995 newly outshopped in network rail yellow with window bars fitted from its DRS loco hauled days. It's almost one of those rare ones you can just paint a MK2 yellow and call it done! if you're willing to overlook the underframe boxes and aircon fan that is. no doubt it will appear in the Hornby 2023 range 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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