sb67 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) No need to apologize Adrian, hope you get the answer you want. I can only think you could make some from brass strip, they are a bit of an odd shape though. Have you looked for any photo's of wagons without any steps, I wonder if it's possible some might not have been fitted or got knocked off in use? The wagons looking good, what buffers have you used? it would be good to see how you get on with it. Steve. Edited January 4, 2019 by sb67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 I’ve got an 0 gauge grampus wagon built from a kit. The footsteps were provided in the form of a fold up brass etch. In practice they were very difficult to fold accuratly and so vunerable to getting knocked off, I didn’t fit them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I’ve got an 0 gauge grampus wagon built from a kit. The footsteps were provided in the form of a fold up brass etch. In practice they were very difficult to fold accuratly and so vunerable to getting knocked off, I didn’t fit them. That's pretty well the approach I used. Similar steps may be available from Stenson Models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) No need to apologize Adrian, hope you get the answer you want. I can only think you could make some from brass strip, they are a bit of an odd shape though. Have you looked for any photo's of wagons without any steps, I wonder if it's possible some might not have been fitted or got knocked off in use? The wagons looking good, what buffers have you used? it would be good to see how you get on with it. Steve. Hi Steve, the buffers are from Lanarkshire Model Supplies (LMS!). I bought complete buffers, removed the heads and drilled them out. I'm aiming to spring the buffers. They're available pre-drilled but considerably more expensive... and anyway I like a challenge! They stock some very useful bits and bobs. Having looked through many photos on Paul Bartlett's website, I've yet to find an example without footsteps. That's pretty well the approach I used. Similar steps may be available from Stenson Models. Thanks Brian, it looks like the HEA/MEA/MFA steps should make a suitable substitute. Far easier than making one's own. That's a challenge too far I think... Edited for incorrect link. Edited January 4, 2019 by whinge-n-moan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 As a bit of a diversion from my layout, which I'm a bit stuck with, after getting lots of inspiration from Mick Bonwicks weathering blog, I've had go at weathering a couple of vans. I used MIG dark wash in any panel seems and a bit on the roofs then a coat of Matt varnish over the top. I used Humbrol Matt varnish from a spray can and maskol on the windows as I wasn't sure if I could remove the Humbrol varnish after. The photo's show the wash applied and then cleaned up a bit after the coat of varnish, next up weathering powders. I also started building some of the Scale Model Scenery crates I got for Christmas. I got to say I like these, they are a bit fiddly to make but once done look really good. I also had a go at building my own out of some balsa wood strips. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I've added some weathering powders and having looked at the photo's one side seems ok but on the other side I recon I've over done it a bit and the rust patches around the wheel arch dont look right, still got to clean the windows. I'll try and do better when I weather the red van. Steve. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Had a go at the other van, I tried to be a bit more restrained! Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Steve, van looks good to me, a typically scruffy and beaten up Viva van; don't forget your eye doesn't see the same as the camera! As a certain amount of interest has been shown in my attempt at Grampus wagons I think I'll start a topic to cover the next one, as having now almost completed the first I've got a better idea of how to make a 'proper' job of it... The buffer heads and coupling hook are only posed for the pic. Painting next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Thanks Adrian, the wagon looks good, where did you find the steps after all? Steve. Edited January 14, 2019 by sb67 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted January 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2019 As suggested by Brian W (Fat Controller), I had a look at etches available from Stenson Models, and found the etch for HEA/MEA/MFA wagon steps to be a good basis. Had to bend them differently and add the raised border to the step with scrap etch, but I think it looks ok... and much easier than building entirely from scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ok,thanks Adrian. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Been working on my PLA wagons, I've weathered this one and I will finish it off with a dusting of powders, and in the photo I noticed some paint has come away from the wheels so I'll have to fix that. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Finally finished my rake of PLA wagons, they're not 110% accurate regards numbering etc but more of an impression. Now they're done I can get on with the buildings on my layout maybe. Steve. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 A bit more distraction from building my layout as I started to finish a project I'd started years ago, an old Bachmann 03. I wanted to replicate a faded well worked example so I found a couple of photo's from a book. I added the air tanks and box on the front transfers and then highlighted the panels using a MIG wash. After a spray of Dullcoat I put in some glazing then faded the paint. I was going to drybrush faded rail blue but when I tested it out no mater how much it was shaken and stirred it dried with a satin sheen, maybe it's meant to, also the colour was too different from Bachmanns blue. In the end I used some light grey oil paint and put on a very light coat in various palces and worked it in using some photo's for reference. Next I'm going to add a bit more wash to the panel lines in places and then add some powders although I might use a bit of wash to replicate the oil and grease that always seemed to appear out of the bottom of the bonnet doors. I'm pleased with the results so far although the photo's are a bit cruel, it looks really washed out in one of them! Steve. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Added some more of the MIG wash, I got a bit brave and on one side tried to replicate the fuel spillage that was seen on a few members of the class, I've also put a spot of rust under the cab door as I've seen that in a few pics. One dissapointment is the decal mark around the numbers, as despite doing everything to minimise it, has appeared after varnishing. I've put the wash away now and next up is using weathering powders to build up dirt to a more browny/black colour. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 14/01/2019 at 20:39, Nickey Line said: As suggested by Brian W (Fat Controller), I had a look at etches available from Stenson Models, and found the etch for HEA/MEA/MFA wagon steps to be a good basis. Had to bend them differently and add the raised border to the step with scrap etch, but I think it looks ok... and much easier than building entirely from scratch. Frogmore Confederacy do some GWR derivative steps, I don't know if these would be suitable for your needs? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Frogmore Confederacy do some GWR derivative steps, I don't know if these would be suitable for your needs? Mike. Thanks; I did take a look but there's nothing suitable. A bit late now anyway, as evidenced by the pic in my earlier post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Before I subject the 03 to weathering powders I wanted to practice not putting too much on so I gave this van a spray of Dullcote and the underframe a wash of Frame Dirt. I then gave the body a splash of MIG Brown wash then used some Black Smoke, for the roof, and Dark Earth weathering powders, on the body and underframe. Now to for the 03. Steve. Edited March 5, 2019 by sb67 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 I've added weathering powders and the 03 is as good as finished, the only thing that stands out like a sore thumb in the photo's is the film around the numbers, it's not so noticeable in the flesh but, lesson learned to take more care over them. I am pleased with it and like the build up of grime on the cab roof and bonnet top. Steve. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Following on from the 03, I've decided to finish some more old projects. I've dug out my airbrush and as a bit of a practice faded the paint of these vans then given them a wash of MIG dark wash through the airbrush, which was then wiped downwards. Next up I'll use he wash in the recesses then put on some powders, got too be careful though as I think they're starting look a bit too dirty. The opens have had the paint faded and next they will get a wash in the recesses and maybe some slight distressing of the planks etc. Steve. Edited April 3, 2019 by sb67 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Finished my wagons, they're not perfect and I know it should have a screw coupling fitted but as a practice using different techniques I'm pleased with them. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 14/01/2019 at 15:09, sb67 said: I've added some weathering powders and having looked at the photo's one side seems ok but on the other side I recon I've over done it a bit and the rust patches around the wheel arch dont look right, still got to clean the windows. I'll try and do better when I weather the red van. Steve. Very nice weathering work. Magnifique !!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 20:12, sb67 said: I've added weathering powders and the 03 is as good as finished, the only thing that stands out like a sore thumb in the photo's is the film around the numbers, it's not so noticeable in the flesh but, lesson learned to take more care over them. I am pleased with it and like the build up of grime on the cab roof and bonnet top. Steve. Excellent work, amazing weathered work. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thanks Module00, I think the 03 is bordering on being overdone, I must learn to be a bit more restrained with weathering. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 it is still really good. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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