dj_crisp Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 They look ok! They don't look bad in the photos and its hard to see any yellowing. Will you do a full respray? Im trying to live with things that im not happy with. I'm not 100% happy with my latest blue spraying session which is a touch grainy. So going to attempt a light sand and then apply some gloss. Had planned on a top cost of railmatch satin.. Good luck! If you're doing a full respray I'd be tempted to see if the varnish would come off with some t-cut or similar 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 21:37, dj_crisp said: They look ok! They don't look bad in the photos and its hard to see any yellowing. Will you do a full respray? Im trying to live with things that im not happy with. I'm not 100% happy with my latest blue spraying session which is a touch grainy. So going to attempt a light sand and then apply some gloss. Had planned on a top cost of railmatch satin.. Good luck! If you're doing a full respray I'd be tempted to see if the varnish would come off with some t-cut or similar Hi Will, When I masked the 101 the varnish has come off, so looks to of not cured properly, blue is on, just need to get the Grey on now to tidy it up, although run out of masking tape so progress will have to wait until next week, although this weekend I can post an update on what ive been working on when im back home NL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 21/07/2023 at 17:52, NickL2008 said: Hi Will, When I masked the 101 the varnish has come off, so looks to of not cured properly, blue is on, just need to get the Grey on now to tidy it up, although run out of masking tape so progress will have to wait until next week, although this weekend I can post an update on what ive been working on when im back home NL Sounds good to me! Good luck. The weather isn't helping for me to progress any of my airbrush projects. I've been spraying blue on mine and I'm not sure whether it's the paint I'm using, the weather, a new compressor or just my poor mixing skills as it all looks a little rough. Going to finish one with some satin varnish to see if I'll get away with it. The trials of painting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 14 hours ago, dj_crisp said: Sounds good to me! Good luck. The weather isn't helping for me to progress any of my airbrush projects. I've been spraying blue on mine and I'm not sure whether it's the paint I'm using, the weather, a new compressor or just my poor mixing skills as it all looks a little rough. Going to finish one with some satin varnish to see if I'll get away with it. The trials of painting! Hi Will, Thank you, its been going well so far the Railmatch blue ive used has gone on well so far and it looks better already. Which paint are you using for your respray? ive not had many problems so far ( famous last words lol) with spraying, the only thing thats caused issue for me is the primer "wrinkling" or "orange peeling" a bit, although the latter could be down to me spray too heavy a coat NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 The paint I've used is Rainbow Railways BR early blue which is a perfect match for Bachmanns Blue on their recent DMU releases. It might be the paint is a little old but I remember finding it tricky to spray well when new also. Railmatch is my preferred paint when it comes to spraying. I think next time I'm going to try different thinners to see if that helps. Airbrushing is one of those things that some days goes brilliantly and others less so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Hi- A quick update on my latest aquisition. To replace my older model of 37191, the latest Bachmann release of 37201 seemed a suitable replacement. So far the model has Heljan snowploughs, and the vacuum / air pipes replaced with wire, and new recepticle ends made from filed + reshaped plastic rod. The "pidgeon spike" airiels also replaced with very fine bristle from an old toothbrush. The next jobs, will be to add working screw links, and get the body renumbered + nameplates removed, and order the replacement roof grill and glazing from Shawplan, and of course sort out that incorrect cast bogie! ( dont suppose anyone has one to swap? ) Further updates soon NL Edited December 28, 2023 by NickL2008 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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