Rob Pulham Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks Kev, being of no particular prototype it's so easy to add a little more as the fancy takes me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 SWEET. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Upon reading an article of making lubractors in the latest Gauge O Guild Gazette I decide to add some to Nellie. The ones described in the article were for Silvertown lubricators as opposed to the ones that I have made but the principle is the same. Strting with a length of brass bar I measured 10mm along and marked it (for two lubricators 5mm in length each). I then filed a slope on the top, drilled 4 holes for the pipes on the bottom and got a piece of scrap fret and marked it to length and then filed either end back to leave a handle. I then placed this on a partially opened mini vice and creased it slightly using a small flat screwdriver blade. I soldered the top on with 298 degree solder and my micro flame to prevent it coming lose while attaching the pipes and then subsequently soldering it to the tank fronts. I also started on the cab interior adding the back head to the false floor and making use of the lever reverser that came with te J63 kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 The oil boxes are very effective. I have some to do for my W/C so I will read the Gazette with interest when it arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nellie is as complete as I want her to be. The last details added are Laurie Griffin LNER lamp irons and some nice cast brass vacuum pipes (not sure whose but they are nice). I have added the rest of the detail to the back head and I also knocked up a brake standard from tube, washers, brass rod and a handrail knob. This is now drying, having been primed along with the crew. The chassis is also drying having been primed too. I just need to see if my Maskol is still usable for the brass pipework on the back head and that will be primed too. The holes in the floor plate are for the crew and the brake standard once I have put down the wooden floor they will sit on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 It has turn out very good. Will this be plain black or in green with lining? I saw and for the C14 which looks as though I will have to get one.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 It has turn out very good. Will this be plain black or in green with lining? I saw and for the C14 which looks as though I will have to get one.. Hi Peter, That's the very dilemma that is going through my mind at the moment. Plain black would be easy, black with red lining would be nice, green with lining would be nicer still. Decisions, decisions..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Very, very nice. It'll look great in any of the above liveries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2012 MR. P, another masterpiece. Don't we just love these little gems when they are still brass and WM; they have certain charm (or is it just me being the total non completer finisher......?) Sincerely, Phil @ 36E (Thrumton this week) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Phil, I do know what you mean but this little gem is already primed and just awaiting the final decision on livery. It's good to see you back, I hope that you are taking it easy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Very cute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I have added a little more detail to the back head in the form of some gauge glasses made from strips of 1mm perspex and a couple of dials that I will attach to the cab front once stick it in to the cab. Plus a planked cab floor from coffee stirrers My compressor made a bid for freedom and smashed itself to bits on the floor so the painting of Nellie has stopped while the replacement arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I had a mass painting seesion over the long weekend with quite few of my Slaters/parkside wagons now ready for transfers. I also did a bit more with the cab detail of Nellie and thought I would take a couple of photos as once it gos inside it won't be possible to get the same angle shot again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sigh......I don't know who designs miniature folk for our layouts, but the tall bloke with his hand on top of the brake lever has to be in THE most effeminate pose I've ever seen.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sigh......I don't know who designs miniature folk for our layouts, but the tall bloke with his hand on top of the brake lever has to be in THE most effeminate pose I've ever seen.......... The fireman's not that much better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Oh, goodness you! Ain´t they just sweet? The sculptor must have been turned down in art school for his Greek sculptures. None of those will occupy my footplate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Slaters finest, and I must admit to having exactly the same thoughts. It's a good job the loco that they are going in is a work of fiction too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Some time ago when I made the oil can from a few scraps of brass someone asked about a tea billy - well I didn't make one but I discovered by chance a set of castings Here that included one - a bit fiddly to paint and the photo is a very cruel close up. The castings from Peter Roles are only a fiver and when I sent a cheque off for some they were sent by return of post without waiting for the cheque to clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 9, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2012 Slaters finest, and I must admit to having exactly the same thoughts. It's a good job the loco that they are going in is a work of fiction too. I've always used Phoenix Figures, from S&D Models for loco crew, or some of the ABS/Wrightlines range. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks Dave, I have just had a look through the S&D range and I will add some of them to the shopping list at some point for future projects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaScala Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Some time ago when I made the oil can from a few scraps of brass someone asked about a tea billy - well I didn't make one but I discovered by chance a set of castings Here that included one - a bit fiddly to paint and the photo is a very cruel close up. The castings from Peter Roles are only a fiver and when I sent a cheque off for some they were sent by return of post without waiting for the cheque to clear. I favour Preiser though you have to un Hi-Vis them Some of these are quite good too http://www.railcar.c...gures.htm#11-20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have kept this under wraps as I didn't know what sort of a job I had set myself.. but it's turned out not too shabby. My first finished attempt (the A3 is still work in progress) at lined green LNER livery. Done using the combination of Transfers, Bow Pen, Bow Compass, and Peter Spoorer lining pen (Like a Bob Moore but cheaper). Lot's of experimentation with paint thickness's and a fantastic learning curve. Who would have thought that you could get away with leaving the lid of a can of paint for 2 days let alone that it would make it better to use..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Best Nellie ever! Fantastic work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Kev, to say I am pleased with her is a serious understatement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 And so you should be. I'm looking forward to seeing the A3 when she's finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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