dj_crisp Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Merry Christmas Lee! An interesting shot there and shows up how different the faces of the two duffs are. cheers Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Merry Christmas Lee! An interesting shot there and shows up how different the faces of the two duffs are. cheers Will Cheers matey. And a jolly Merry Christmas to you and yours too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Another pair of Sutton sound 24s in for weathering. Truly stunning detail, but good God, trying to put the bogies back together after weathering led to the discovery of quite a few new expletives...... DSC_0003 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0005 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0011 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 And what do we have here?....... doors by rothburyuk, on Flickr Doors for this little lot! Moving onto the next batch of Big Heljan 0 gauge 26s. 26s by rothburyuk, on Flickr Much as I try to keep things ocd tidy in the workshop, the sheer volume of work makes it an increasingly difficult take. However, with a Vodka and Muse on the hi-fi, it's still a nice place to be :-) workshop 2 by rothburyuk, on Flickr workshop by rothburyuk, on Flickr 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Major Holiday engineering works started on the layout. The turntable area has finally been filled, and new sidings laid. I am still not entirely sure if these are going to be mainly wagon repair or permanent way dept. The previous trackplan had an entry and exit track to both go on and off stage, these lines went under the small road girder bridges. We are now down to just the one for both entry and exit to the storage traverser, the other one is going to be a simple tarmac road leading into a staff carpark. The traverser has also been built, I'm now scratching my head thinking about the best way to power and work it. DSC_0001 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0005 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0007 by rothburyuk, on Flickr In this view, you can see that the line to the rear of the layout that had quite a steep climb up to the coaling stage has been removed. This whole area is going to be landscaped with an embankment. The front of layout facia boards have also been removed, new ones are to be made, and increased in height to get a bit of scenery in. Nice as the layout was, it was a bit too billiard table flat for my liking. DSC_0013 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0014 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi Lee Great layout of your man cave with TV/Monitor on the wall next to your Spray booth lol and as always, love to see your latest creations that you are doing. Have a great New Year bud... Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Well, that's Bachmanns new 2018/19 announcements out. They now seem to be following suit with Hornby, and ignoring the 1980s diesel era encompassing BR blue, large logo, and Railfreight liveries. On the one hand I fail to understand a manufacturers decision to miss out on this massive 40 something market, but on the other hand applaud it, keeps me extremely busy in the day job! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 And off we go with the first of 2018's jobs Some of the piles of 7mm locos primed and ready for colours. First job in the workshop today was to build yet more shelcing for the ever increasing 7mm stocks. DSC_0018 by rothburyuk, on Flickr Bachmann 4mm class 37 repainted into tatty EWS livery. An interesting one this, the customer sent me pictures showing the loco patch painted, where previous emblems had been painted out. The effect on the model is quite subtle, but captures the effect. DSC_0006 (2) by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0012 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0013 by rothburyuk, on Flickr A pair of repainted Bachmann observation saloons. Some of the details are not 100% as per the prototype, but the customer did not want these correcting. DSC_0027 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0032 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0034 by rothburyuk, on Flickr The ever impressive Sutton 24. DSC_0040 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0043 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0038 by rothburyuk, on Flickr An arrival of the new Heljan choppers. Expecting Railfreight liveried,and also the 128 DPU this week. DSC_0011 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0006 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0019 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted January 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2018 Love the observation saloons ..... great colour schemes Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyt1977 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I just want to say thanks to Lee, he has repainted/ fitted sound to a few loco’s and stock over the last year. Very pleased, highly recommend.. I always keep an eye regularly on what he’s doing. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 A nice, workaday Railfreight 'Brian'. Full repaint, weathered, and sound fitted. DSC_0047 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0046 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0041 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0039 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0036 by rothburyuk, on Flickr And the new big Heljan 0 gauge releases keep coming. DSC_0033 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0027 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0025 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0020 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0018 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0015 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0011 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0009 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0004 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0002 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Nice work,, Especially the EWS tractor ( royal Scotsman claret shhhurrly ?) and the inspection saloons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Bachmann class 37 nose end request. Folks I am on the scrounge. I need a pair of class 37 centre headcode nose ends as per the picture, they must have the 2 small headlamp mounting brackets that are placed above the marker panel. I will purchase, or have numerous other types available for exchange. I am not bothered about the eth class 37/4 connector, but it's not an issue if present. 37 nose ends by rothburyuk, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi Lee great projects on the go, the Bachmann observation saloons in InterCity livery looks a nice job. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 This afternoon I have started a pile of 0 gauge soundfits. 4 pairs of the new Heljan class 20s to be specific. These can be a bit of a squeeze. The centre of the chassis has a cavity where the XL soundchip can be placed vertically. Care must be taken...everything surrounding the chip is metal and a potential for chip destruction. I build a plasticard insulation semi box, which makes things even tighter, but makes for guaranteed electrical insulation. The following 3 images give a taste of what is involved. first...how are these chips going to fit in here? Second...in and wired roughly for testing. Third...tested and tidied. Now all we need to do is squeeze a speaker in somewhere!! a by rothburyuk, on Flickr b by rothburyuk, on Flickr c by rothburyuk, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanach Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 All your work is stunning but I particularly like the recent rail freight 31. Probably because I’m planning a similar one myself ! As a newcomer to class 31s , any suggestion as to where to fit a decent size speaker? Cheers , Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 The workbench is starting to feel a tad claustraphobic this week.... DSC_0003 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) If I never see another one of these, I'll be a happy man lol Heljan 7mm class 20, eighth one sound fitted so far this week. 20 by rothburyuk, on Flickr No matter how many locos I work on, I never tire of the process. Here we are right at the start, a recently arrived Heljan 7mm class 37 being stripped back to bare plastic before work commences. 37 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 37a by rothburyuk, on Flickr Edited January 24, 2018 by blueeighties 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanach Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Can I ask what you use to strip them ? They don’t appear to be in any kind of Bath . I’ve used super strip but you certainly wouldn’t want that splashing about ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Some 0 gauge class 26 deliciousness on the way.... 26 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi Lee, I am liking the look of those Heljan class 20s. I am wondering if you could do me a favour when you get the chance. I have seen a pic of a 20 next to a class 37 and the class 20 looked a bit high. I could be the angle of the pic but I am wondering if you could measure the height of one for me or plonk it next to a class 37 or class 26, you seem to do a few of them. Thanks Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hi Lee, I am liking the look of those Heljan class 20s. I am wondering if you could do me a favour when you get the chance. I have seen a pic of a 20 next to a class 37 and the class 20 looked a bit high. I could be the angle of the pic but I am wondering if you could measure the height of one for me or plonk it next to a class 37 or class 26, you seem to do a few of them. Thanks Peter. Will do Peter. Can I ask what you use to strip them ? They don’t appear to be in any kind of Bath . I’ve used super strip but you certainly wouldn’t want that splashing about ! Hiya. My preferred brew is good old IPA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 A few of this weeks 'works in progress. First up, an 0 gauge Heljan Western, basic 'Desert Sand' livery elements have been applied. The rather weedy Heljan roof lifting eyes didn't survive the paintstrip/body prep stage, so they have been replaced with the rather hardier JLTRT fellas. DSC_0001 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0032 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0005 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0049 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0043 by rothburyuk, on Flickr DSC_0034 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 4mm NSE 50. I absolutely detest doing this livery, this is the last one I will do. DSC_0051 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 47490 repaint. Awaiting chassis work and nameplates. DSC_0057 by rothburyuk, on Flickr And a departmental grey duff, again, awaiting glossing transfers and finishing. DSC_0061 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted February 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2018 Super work all round. Could I ask you what two shades you used for RS maroon 37401? You've got the two tones just right I'd say. (Didn't it have metal EWS beastie badges, though? Shawplan do them - or used to.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 More 20s getting a bit of sound and lights action! 20 lights by rothburyuk, on Flickr Always a hold your breath for 5 minutes type situation drilling these feckers out.... 26 by rothburyuk, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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