Nelson Jackson Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hello Will. I use Slaters plasticard 2mm planking for the body. Then Javis Scenics plasticard for the framing in 30/1000" size. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 That looks excellent Nelson, also well done on over 100 replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thank you Tom And I didn't realise I was over 100 posts, thank you to everyone who has commented and liked, I really appreciate it. Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hello everyone, Unfortunately the NCC van has been put on hold because I haven't got the right parts to complete it such as roof vents and plastruct etc... but I'll see if I can buy any at model rail Scotland. So in the meantime I've started this cambrian LMS 5 plank wagon, so far I've painted the inside, and here's how it's looking so far. Thanks Nelson 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Excellent work, I look forward to progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thank you Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Nelson, Nothing wrong with that at all - that's a lovely effect you have got there - well done! All the best, Castle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thank you very much Castle, definitely boosting my confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi everyone, Today I've finally made progress with the wagon and here's how it's looking. I would have done it sooner but exams are holding me back at the moment. I've added brass bearings to the inside of the axle boxes, Dapol 12mm metal wheels and the buffer height is perfect alongside other wagons. When adding the solebars an headstocks, there was a tiny gap at one end where the solebar and headstock meet, so I've filled that in with plasticard and I'll file it down. Thanks Nelson 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Superb stuff so far mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It looks brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thank you Matt and Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david65061 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Dear Nelson The waggon is looking good. I know how exams get in the way of modelling. I am always on at my son to get on with his work and not to do the things he enjoys. (bmx, guitar and youtube in his case). Keep up the good work. regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thank you David I've just added the brakes there now and I'm going to start work on the body tomorrow. Thanks Nelson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi everyone Today saw the rest of the Underframe being put together and the body added and here's how it looks, The interior planks need touched up tomorrow with grey/black paint to get rid of the plastic showing through at the joins and the body along with Underframe will also be painted tomorrow, I though the kit would have come with a coupling hook for either end, but it doesn't look like the kit provides one so I'll have to make my own out of plasticard. Thanks Nelson 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Your skills are unbelievable! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Excellent work again Nelson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thank you Matt and Tom. Matt my wagon compared to others is nothing, other fellow members here have made wagons to standards that I can only dream of and I try my best to aim for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thank you Matt and Tom. Matt my wagon compared to others is nothing, other fellow members here have made wagons to standards that I can only dream of and I try my best to aim for. Don't put yourself down! Remember, you recently got talent spotted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hello everyone, The wagon is nearly complete, I've painted the inside metal frames with a rust colour and added a small amount of Humbrol smoke weathering powder to represent coal dust, paint was also added at the corners and joins to represent the build up of grime that these wagons had. The outside body and Underframe has also been painted the body with railmatch LMS freight grey which is a very nice colour but required 2 coats and the Underframe painted in the standard Humbrol enamel Matt black. Next to do on it is to fit couplings, add transfers then give it a light weathering. I've also started work on another wagon which is another Cambrian kit and it is of a hurst Nelson private owner wagon and I've chosen the rounded ends to add variety when it's in a rake of other wagons. I've just started the planks (note the floor isn't finished yet, it needs some more work to it) Thank you for reading and I do apologise for the mess in the background of the pics. Many thanks Nelson 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The wagons look brilliant so far mate! Hope you get them finished soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thank you Matt Don't worry I have a feeling the second one will be a lot quicker than the LMS 5 plank one (nearly completed) as it is actually my very first wagon kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Nelson, That's a really good paint job that you have done on the LMS 5 Plank wagon. The inside looks convincingly wooden. All the best, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thank you Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Those wagons look excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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