Andrew P Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Andy, Please understand my post was as I said merely comment and not criticism. The weathering is very good with just a subtle suggestion of grime. My remarks about water and oil could equally apply to an ex-works loco, likewise the 08 after its first visit to the fuelling point. Sorry if I caused offence, it was not intended. Bob No offence to me Bob, I LIKE dirty Locos and agree with you, but George doesn't, my OO Gauge 08's are as dirty and Oily as hell, my Blue and Green O Gauge Dapol ones will be dirty as well with Oil and Fuel spillages etc. Gloss Varnish runs have been added since this photo was taken. Edited May 13, 2016 by Andrew P 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well l had a day to myself today so thought l would make a start on my GWR Macaw H from big Jims Connoisseur range.. First thing was to bend up the floor not an easy job. .IMG_6278.JPG But after a lot of head scratching l got there.. IMG_6281.JPG So then it was making the boxes for the bogies to fit to.. IMG_6287.JPG Then added the buffers IMG_6290.JPG Then the bogies and added the bearings also l have used Peco wheels this time and they are a lot cheaper than other wheels. IMG_6291.JPG IMG_6292.JPG As l was on a roll l fitted the bits underneath, l messed up the ones in the kit and had to replace with so brass bits l had, IMG_6295.JPG Still loads to add yet but not a bad days work... IMG_6294.JPG Excellent work mate, what livery will you do it in? Railfreight Red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 " got loads of detail pictures to help when l get one..." Very useful indeed. On the G0G Forum, the idea has been mooted of a gallery/archive to deposit such photos for the benefit of all; it does sound like a good idea to me. You do have to be careful with photos of preserved locos, though: a Prairie with 'Great Western' and lined, is that as it would have been? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Morning Lads, Thanks for the input do like a good debate, l like locos to look like they have done a little work with a little dusting on, must admit l agree with Bobs comments, so need to find suitable photos of the real loco... Back to the Macaw H, l have made one of the rings for the side, one down thirteen to go... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Apart from the painting / weathering my GWR Macaw H is finished, and l must say it was a lovely kit to put together really nice all the castings were clean and fitted nicely it will be painted GWR Grey... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Superb build there George. look forward to the paint going on. Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You are doing some nice work again since coming back to O. I like these long bogie wagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Once Painted mate, do you want me to weather it like the BDA'a we did the other day? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Once Painted mate, do you want me to weather it like the BDA'a we did the other day? 37 in Blue 013.JPG Morning Andy, Yes please l have four Connoisseur kits to make first and when all finished and primed we can do them all together and also put the extra weathering on the J94 (cheeky l know) hahahaha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Superb build there George. look forward to the paint going on. Cheers, Bob. Cheer Bob, l have a few to make and will paint them all at the same time hopefully... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 You are doing some nice work again since coming back to O. I like these long bogie wagons. Hello Peter, l really am enjoying being back into O gauge and l am building kits rather than scratch building this time,, (apart from a Q1 l have alway wanted to build) the standard of kits has risen in the few years l have been away also l am not sticking to any era just building what l get hold of my first build as you know is a GWR Macaw and will be painted in GWR grey... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Here we go again this time an LSWR 24t Brake van which will be in the SR days which is dark brown and vermillion ends with a white roof, this kit is a lot more intense with lots of bits needing to be soldered together before putting together.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Cheer Bob, l have a few to make and will paint them all at the same time hopefully... At the speed you're going George you will have these kits done in a week Haha - Seriously though, this is very nice work George and its a pleasure to see these go together, you make it look easy Mate. Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Once Painted mate, do you want me to weather it like the BDA'a we did the other day? 37 in Blue 013.JPG The decks need more work on these. I too did what you had done and was corrected on my workbench thread a few years back. I soon did the work and was much happier as a result. Here are the weathering jobs I did on my BDA's First attempt: Much better second attempt: The grey planking and colour variation makes all the difference! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 The decks need more work on these. I too did what you had done and was corrected on my workbench thread a few years back. I soon did the work and was much happier as a result. Here are the weathering jobs I did on my BDA's First attempt: Much better second attempt: The grey planking and colour variation makes all the difference! They look pretty good Cav, think my Macaw could do with that treatment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Three layers of brass... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 At the speed you're going George you will have these kits done in a week Haha - Seriously though, this is very nice work George and its a pleasure to see these go together, you make it look easy Mate. Cheers, Bob. Hi Bob, Brass is so much better to work with than plastic you get glue all over a plastic wagon and its ruined, brass is much more forgiving, just clean it up and you are back to square one... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It looks like I'll need to get a George T masterclass for building brass kits. Excellent work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Very clever stuff mate, superb workmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Very clever stuff mate, superb workmanship. Thanks Mate, The brass kits of today are far better than they were a few years back and really are a joy to assemble, the tricky bit is bending and forming but when you get your head around it becomes easier my advice is buy and try you will be amazed how easy is... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Which one will you do tomorrow BEFORE you go to work? hahhahha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Which one will you do tomorrow BEFORE you go to work? hahhahha One before he goes to work - One at lunch time - and one when he gets home Hahaha. Cheers, Bob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hahahahaha very funny l had hoped to get the LSWR Brake van finished today, but there is a lot more work in the van than first thought, back to work tomorrow so not a lot will be done, very pleased with the way the van is going together though the roof is loose and the ends have not been soldered 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Excellent work mate, that looks a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Stunning work. Looking forward to seeing the finished article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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