Tase Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Barry, Peterspares have them in stock. The link below is for their ebay shop but they may be available directly from their shop. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-X9572-Class-60-Horns-Set-Of-4-In-Blue-Detail-Part-/321286918043 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Barry O. It's likely you will receive blue horns if you order [ex 60074] So, I'd suggest painting them before you stick them on with the right colour Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm surprised why he didn't just buy a body off eBay? Looks like your doing a nice job for your mate in finding the spares, which company has shut down Nick, I hadn't heard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's getting a DBS body though.... The company was er.... Inter something.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Right...I see the light at the end of Kilsby tunnel, which as you know is very chuffin' long. 3 tanks done tonight. 3 to go plus 1 on order from George. Modules on order. 5 sets therefore edging nearer to the tunnel mouth. I plumbed for 3 tanks / 1 control / 2 sandite for each one. Impossible to do the North Wales set using FEA-A as a basis, maybe I should give that FEA-S a go afterall ? Yippee 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ever thought of using a minidrill and some fine sanding discs? Just wonder if it would speed the process? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hmmm, That's a shame about the Luton company.....I wonder what happened ? I had a re spray done there and it was good, but took 3 months to come back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thank you for the "likes". I really am not worthy. Barry - it did cross my mind about power tools, it's like many jobs you have to do in the house - knowing what tool to use is a real bonus. It can be a massive time saver and also usually result in a better job. I have to say, the first RHTT set that I did, I don't remember the tank ends being metal, sure they were resin and I'm sure I sanded rather than filed. Swings and round abouts though, I remember doing filling and then sanding. As for the re sprayers RobD2, yes, I agree, some good work came out of that workshop. Tried a window in the 60 body last night, very, very tight fit. Maybe the respray has added a few microns ... Seems logical. Cantrail and DBS grey in yesterday. Will try to get the grey bits sprayed at the weekend. It would be a minor miracle if I received the modules for the RHTT sets by the weekend....fingers crossed. Excited to have ordered a car for the first time in over 10 years. I sold my pride & joy when I set the business up. Since then I've pretty much had a van. I don't mind a van......but I like cars more !! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Nick, have you thought of putting a few of those tanks/modules on KFA wagons for a bit of variety? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 You know Tase I did think about that.. I was keeping my eyes out for a cheap **ay one. 2 more tanks to do tonight...... George of s-kits emailed me today saying order on its way... No rest for the wicked. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 All coming along greatly I see and unless your fussy about all being on same trailers I don't think it matters, as using several types would add character as in the real world. Take NR test stock old coaches being customised and in particular 1 coach seams to have had at least 4 re-builds in the last 2 years as new equipment keeps coming along. The same with wagon stock as there are plenty of it sat about around the network, stock is being modified and re-modified for the needs of current requirements. I have seen folk do stuff on here and then found it has been done recent in real life, at the end of the day everything is possible like why build design build a new tanker unit when tanks/equipment can be fitted too abandoned stock quicker and be in service quicker. There is no wrong or right only what we set in our minds. keep up the top work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 And so we edge closer to "dicey" jobs...... A soak in white spirit..... A good drying.....are we ready for primer ???? The pigs in blankets: Will they be blue by the end of the weekend ? Don't miss the next exciting instalment of "pigs in blankets' - a Quinn Martin production. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 pigs in blankets - is this a spin off show from the muppets p i g s i n s p a c e........... i`m also unsure of this home brew picture help course. tanks, apples and white spirit flavouring !! think i`ll stick with my coffee thanks. At least the modelling job is coming on in leaps n bounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Brothers and Sisters, I have sinned. I have decided not to follow the instructions. Boooo hisssssssss After much thought....(really) I've glued the tank & holder together with super glue BEFORE priming or painting. I just figured that it's more manipulatable (yes...it's a word) as a unit. Sure I can get to all the bits without having missed bits. So, when tomorrow dawns the test will come.... With a bit of luck NR blue on Sunday... The pain doesn't go away though, the sandite units even though they are just boxes look nightmarish to do ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyb_imp Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Brothers and Sisters, I have sinned. I have decided not to follow the instructions. Boooo hisssssssss After much thought....(really) I've glued the tank & holder together with super glue BEFORE priming or painting. I just figured that it's more manipulatable (yes...it's a word) as a unit. Sure I can get to all the bits without having missed bits. So, when tomorrow dawns the test will come.... With a bit of luck NR blue on Sunday... The pain doesn't go away though, the sandite units even though they are just boxes look nightmarish to do ! Nick You should get extra points for using words like manipulable, whoops my words slightly different Looking forward to seeing the result of you daring to stray from the instructions, what could possibly go wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2014 Brothers and Sisters, I have sinned. I have decided not to follow the instructions. Boooo hisssssssss After much thought....(really) I've glued the tank & holder together with super glue BEFORE priming or painting. Oh - is that what the instructions said? I don't recall painting before assembly when I did mine................... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Instructions who needs em hey ? We'll see... Anyways, water tankers primed and drying overnight. Freightliner FEAs obliterated and now all over black. Be nice to get the blue on tomorrow, and then chew over the sandite modules etc. My primitive brain can't currently compute the instructions for those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyb_imp Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looks like its going to be an happy ending even without the instructions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks BillyB_imp. I have the instructions to read through this afternoon ..try to make sense. In the meantime, a pose: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looking good so far Nick. Keep up the splendid work mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Looking great mounted on the FEA`s with the first coat done, so who needs instructions when your minds eye works spot on. not sure about the 2 lumps of cheese sat on the fea though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Well, I'm not finding this easy and the handrails etc are going to take some doing (really need the right folding tool). Not 100% sure that some parts are in the right places etc. Yes, I'm going to need to get the folding tool otherwise this will be an expensive mess up.. 'Rails posed for now: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Right, have been able to apply a coat of NR blue. May need a second coat. Primed one module. Tried to prime the railings, failed. Forgot to wash them first. Coming along. Still the crazy position of air brushing on a garden chair with all the chaos that ensues....must work on that because it's just mental to spend time carefully making things only to risk messing them up at the final hurdle. That's pretty much it for modelling today. Prepping tea and maybe a beer shortly.... Nick 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nice work! May I ask why you have done so many? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 solid job there nick they`ve come up a treat on first coat, nowt wrong with garden chair or as ive used in the past many times a dustbin with board across or strung stuff from washing line. All come in handy for different spray job items that each require different approaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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