5Bel Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi All, With the 50 done and the Full Brake in its coat of primer it was time to put the last of the three greys on the 56. Duly masked the paint went on well including on the roof domes. However when removing the masking tape from the other side this happened, Hopefully it won't be to difficult to remedy, it seems to be only the topcoats that came off as the primer is still on. With a bit of luck it will be only the two greys I have to repaint. Cheers for now, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hi All, Over the past couple of days I have been finishing the basic painting of all the models. On the 56 the whole side has been rubbed down and repainted. This time I was very careful when I removed the masking tape. Thankfully this time everything was OK. The cab ends and doors were brush painted with Humbrol Satin 85. There are just a few bits to touch up on the body then I will varnish it ready for the transfers. The 60 has had its coat of blue. Heljan have produced a very impressive model and I think the Blue makes it look longer. Again some small touching up is needed before a coat of varnish. The Hawksworth full brake is now just awaiting glazing, commode handles and transfers. The body on this particular model bows in quite a bit and once the glazing is in place it is going to be quite a struggle to get the chassis back in. The 50 is awaiting blue paint as the masking tape pulled a small patch off, but as the Rugby is about to start that will have to wait until another day. I have really enjoyed doing these models and they will go a long way to paying for my trip to Sri Lanka in November. Cheers for now, Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hi All, A quick update as to how the models are coming along. The 60 is finished apart from the front handrail and painting the cab handrails. The plates and transfers are from Fox. Initially I put modern overhead warning flashes on the sides, but on closer inspection of Brian Daniels model I realised they are of the older type and duly changed them. The 56 is now back on its wheels and I will be getting on with finishing early next week. The Hawksworth Brake is finished bar couplings and a coat of clear to seal the transfers. Again the transfers are from Fox. This has been painted with Hycote Ford Burgundy red and I think it gives a good rendition of maroon. The 50 will get it's paint work finished next week and I am going to be using Railtec transfers to finish it. Cheers for now, Ian 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 HI All, With the 60 and Full Brake complete I have turned my attention to the 50. It has had the black around the windows painted and put back on its bogies for photographing. The PRMP kit captures the look quite well but I am not too sure about the headcode boxes. I think they maybe a bit on the shallow side. Glazing and transfers will be done next week. For my next 7mm project I am doing an Ian Kirk Gresley Full Brake. Assembly is quite straightforward, I use a straight edge to get the top of the coach side lined up. This way the roof sits nicely and is fixed with no gaps. I am building this from the roof down with separate floor, the resultant body is quite strong. It is quite nice every now and again to build something this simple and massive credit must go to Ian Kirk and his design of his kits. It is also good to work with plastic again. This build will progress quite rapidly and will be fitted with cast metal bogies for weight. Cheers for now, Ian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hi All, After what seems like ages I have finally got the 56 ready for weathering. I had a bit of a drama with the acrylic varnish crinkling the orange cantrail stripe, but I overcame this by coating the transfers in Johnsons Clear before spraying the varnish. The cab roofs do not fit as I would like but they are as good as it is going to get. It has been quite a battle getting the model this far, I would have liked to build it from the start but I think the end result has been worth the endeavour. I have now got the 50 to finish but I am off on holiday to North Wales to look at some Narrow Gauge next week, so it could be a while. Cheers for now,Ian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Hi All, A quick update on some of my ongoing projects. I seem to have my appetite back for modelling so I have taken full advantage of two weeks leave to get my teeth into a few things. Firstly is a Heljan Deltic repainted into Porterbrook colours. The purple colour is a bit of a shock to the system when you first see it!! Next up is the PRMP 50 that I had to totally strip and repaint after a the varnishing went all wrong. It was repainted using only Railmatch products this time and all turned out well. The transfers are the excellent Raitec product and the plates are Fox. Finally is the Heljan 47 repainted into Intercity livery. It will be finished as 47515. Again I have used Railmatch paint and varnish and the transfers are on order form Railtec. I have really enjoyed getting my modelling mojo back. Lets hope I keep it for a while this time! These models are all destined for other peoples layouts. I have a Bachmann 121 to finish in South West Trains colours and I am in the middle of building an Orion models Collett K42 full brake, so plenty to keep me busy. The 50 and 47 were photographed on my new test track in the garage. It been nearly 20 years since I have actually had track pinned to a baseboard! Cheers for now, Ian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Nice 55016 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi All, Pete, your Deltic looks fantastic. I looked for the light clusters but couldn't find any so finished the model without them. The 47 is finished and will be on its way to Shropshire shortly. The transfers are the excellent Railtec product. I am very impressed with the quality of these and will use them whenever I do a Diesel loco in future. I think this livery suits the 47 really well and is probably second favourite after blue with a silver roof for me. I have enjoyed repainting this model and it has given me the confidence to go on and tackle more multicolour liveries in the future. Though every now and again something in plain blue wouldn't go amiss!! Next onto my workbench are a GWR K42 full brake and a battered Bachmann class 121 which will be finished in South West Trains livery. Cheers for now, Ian 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi All, I have been quite busy lately with various projects. The Orion Models K42 full brake has been finished and will be going to Shropshire this weekend with the 47 and 50. I could not get the roof the correct shape so the sides were removed from the one piece bodyshell and a new aluminium roof fitted. I think the finished model has come out quite well. The crimson is from Railmatch and the roof is Humbrol acrylic grey. This coach will be used in it's new owners milk train. The next project is a rather battered Bachmann 121 that it's owner would like repainted into South West Trains livery. I am going to have my work cut out with this one. Still I like a challenge. I am now going back to 4mm SR Electrics for a while, I have a 4Lav and a BR 4Epb on the go. Cheers for now, Ian 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hi All, The South West trains 121 is now finished. It looks quite good in it's new livery. In fortunately I could not find any South West Trains branding so that will be one for the future if the transfers become available. I also finished the LMS diesel as 10001 as you don't see this one of the twins modelled much in 7mm. I have had a bit of a setback with the Springside Manor however. I sold it on ebay only to have it returned to me (quite rightly) because some parts had fallen off on delivery. When I got the loco back even more bits had come adrift. On further investigation, the model had been put together partly using superglue. It has now been fully dismantled ready for rebuilding. Cheers for now, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hi All, Recently I managed to purchase a cheap Dapol IoW Terrier with a view to converting it to one that ran on the KESR. I chose to model 32678 in the condition it was in 1949. I dismantled the loco and stuck it into a bath of Dettol to remove the paint. The beauty of the Dapol model is that it comes in many sections, which helps with painting and detailing. 32678 acquired a big chimney while on the Isle of Wight, this I have represented using a Roxey item from my spares box. I used a Satin black rattle can to paint the model and HRMS Pressfix transfers to finish it. It just needs a nice coat of grime to really finish it off. Because it was a quick conversion I didn't take any pics of the progress but here are some of the finished model. I also managed to pick up a really cheap Portishead from DCC supplies for another conversion. I really want to do this as 2636 as she was in 1949 in Maunsell black with the LBSCR gilt numbers but the only transfers I found are from EB models and are part of a large sheet of numbers and lining. As I can't see myself making any models in full LBSCR livery I can't justify the cost for just 8 numbers. If anyone has any suggestions as to where I could get the numbers I would be most grateful. If I can't find the transfers I will probably do it as 32644 in black with British Railways sunshine lettering. My KESR Terrier fleet is steadily growing, I now have 32655, 32670, 32678 and Portishead awaiting conversion. As I have set a time period of 1949/50 there are many detail and livery variations for me to replicate. No two Terriers were the same by the time they reached BR days. Just need a couple of coaches and wagons plus a layout to run them on!! Cheers for now, Ian 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustered Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I do love a good Terrier! Best wishes Nige Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bel Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Hi Nige, Very nice, I am amazed you can get a DCC chip in something that small. Cheers for now, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustered Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Hi Ian, It was quite snug but fitted nicely on top of the motor, runs much better on dcc! Best wishes Nige Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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