coachmann Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I just love the 40's in post #876. Just enough weathering there. Apart from the occasional oil-splattered 40, I'm sure my corporate blue glasses are not fooling my memory when I say I remember them like this rather than the less-than-subtle weathering often applied on models. Cripes, I'm talking about diesels, but if it's got to be a diesel give me an EE Type 4 anyday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I just love the 40's in post #876. Just enough weathering there. Apart from the occasional oil-splattered 40, I'm sure my corporate blue glasses are not fooling my memory when I say I remember them like this rather than the less-than-subtle weathering often applied on models. Cripes, I'm talking about diesels, but if it's got to be a diesel give me an EE Type 4 anyday! Cheers. Yes, That's as I pretty much remember them too. Other than a little bit of bodyside brake dust, characteristic coolant stains on the roof from the radiator grille, and a bit of gunmetal on the bogie steps still to be added, I'm happy with them Edited February 1, 2014 by blueeighties 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Lee, Brilliant modelling...loving the 40's...even though I'm far too young to remember them.... Have you put Maskol around the windows, as they have a red/pink ish tinge to them?? Thanks, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Jack, cheers. Yes, absolutely correct, these are 'in the process of', and have the windows masked to keep them clear of paint and varnish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Jack, cheers. Yes, absolutely correct, these are 'in the process of', and have the windows masked to keep them clear of paint and varnish Nice work on your 97 Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I never saw a 40 in the flesh being " dahn sarf ", but with that weathering I can see the appeal of these underpowered monsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Lee what is your progress on the class 66 in NR... and you class 33 008... Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Cripes, give him a chance.....I think he does this for a living now and may just want the weekend off ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Cripes, give him a chance.....I think he does this for a living now and may just want the weekend off ! Lol, indeed, at least one day off is a necessity...to touch base with the Family again! Updates this evening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Good evening. Whilst fiddling with the pickups on a couple of the slightly troublesome Bachmann 40's, I decided to do one of my old favourites, 135. Until that is, I realised it had had it's water tanks removed, along with quite a few other split headers. As I had a loco in bits, I thought I would investigate a bit further. On completely disassembling the chassis, I was happy to discover that the tanks were easily removed by a unding a couple of retaining screws. The only other challenge was working out where the wires from the now removed in water tank switches would need to go. A bit of headscratching and fiddling about, resulted in this. [ur=http://www.flickr.com/photos/br_blue/12309291013/][/url] As you can see I have done it in it's 97 departmental guise, but I am so pleased with the way it has turned out, I think I will do the 'normal' in service 135 as well. Edited February 5, 2014 by blueeighties 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi Lee Great split domino head codes mate.... only the best of the bunch Great workmanship Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Nice work matey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 33008 now also has her basic colours on, fresh from the airbrush so still needs a bit of tidying up 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Are those the PH designs steps Lee? They look very nice. Cheers. Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 They are indeed Sean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Love the 97, (I like the 1-co-co-1's overall) Lee One question, what paint/ colour did you use on her roof, that would be PERFECT for my 37... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry matey, it's my own secret mix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean hpw Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 fair play my friend Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) With BRCW type twos I tend to inset the bogie springs too, to give them a more prototypical appearance. Like the ones you've done here. Coiled springs http://www.flickr.com/photos/tractorclag/8205896306/in/set-72157632066253896/ With Leaf springs http://www.flickr.com/photos/tractorclag/8204803059/in/set-72157632066253896/ Not the best of photos. Regards Roy Edited February 5, 2014 by MrB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Been a tad busy of late, so here is an update Got a few rakes of coaches to add lights to. Repainted 09 into good old br blue. An n gauge 20 I'm working on. Same with this 58... A trio of 60's, one Large logo blue, one Railfreight red stripe, and one the usual triple grey. This started life as a Bachmann red stripe, stripe has been removed, and the sides and cabs repainted in preparation to do a run down Tinsley namer. Large logo beast. Fictional Scottish push pull! The Network rail 66's are now finished. Just need re glazing. Renumbered and weathered. The Blue Pullman is no longer blue...... Right. A few vodkas tonight, and a day off tomorrow! Back to it on Monday. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looking good Lee. Looks like the double arrows on the 20 could do with some microsol treatment to get between those doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi mate. yes, they have had one soaking, a few more required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2014 Love the 97, (I like the 1-co-co-1's overall) Lee One question, what paint/ colour did you use on her roof, that would be PERFECT for my 37... Sean Phoenix Precison P311 - Network Rail Roof grey isn't a bad starting point......... Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 This is not a complaint at all Lee, but you seem to get a large amount of fictional livery commissions. They all look very nice too. I once got asked if I would paint a Triang Co Bo in Pullman livery as per the 73. I agreed, but the chap never came back to me. Bet it would have suited it though..... Cheers Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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