class"66" Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 More "top" work here Andy!!! cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Andy7 Posted April 8, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2016 Small update. Purchased another 4 Bra wagons which I have updated to the renovated condition that some are now seen in. I added 4x plates each side and then patch painted as per pics of the real ones off Flickr. Finally I detailed and weathered then a little more. It transforms the wagons into something much more interesting I think. On workbench is 57007 in revised DRS livery and still finishing 56312 in DC Rail grey and 56104 in UKRL. I have also purchased 14 Dapol HIA's and they really are a fantastic wagon. Literally 13 is the max for a Bachmann 66 up the inclines of our big layout. Bachmann 70 can barely manage 8 (I'm going to add more weight though), I will let you know how I get on! Anyhow some pics below. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted April 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2016 Another two just about finished. Bachmann DRS Revised 57007 which as with all DRS 47/57's has a myriad of details to sort. Flush ends, correct buffer beams, fuel tanks etc. Before anyone mentions I know that the lights need the maskol removing and I am waiting on the arrival of some radiator covers! I had to buy a 57 and a 47 to make this concoction, 47 chassis (added sanders) with 57 body. One final thing is that the transfers for this are a nightmare and I did not enjoy doing them one bit. Fitted with Legomanbiffo sound and just requiring some weathering. This is also the first time I have used laser-glaze. Also complete Bachmann DRS 37607. Used a DRS 37405 donor and fitted the excellent R3sprays noses and roof lights. It looks factory and is relatively easy to do. It waits for weathering in the future. Hope you like the pics. Next up a pair a Freightliner 66's will feature later in the week, (bought to haul the Dapol HIA's. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nice work. Does the respray kit you used make the wiring of said lights onto the Bachmann control board easy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted April 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks. Basically the nose lights use the same style Spring contacts as standard and the roof light uses the wiring for the cab lights with some mods to the circuit board, really easy stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted April 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2016 Very nice, the 37 looks especially good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted May 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 New model. Bought from Freightliners eBay shop for a great price (£114). Looks great and finished really nice. Was going to pass but at the price I couldn't resist. Will get a decent update soon on some new stock and a few repaints. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted May 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2016 New model. Bought from Freightliners eBay shop for a great price (£114). Looks great and finished really nice. Was going to pass but at the price I couldn't resist. Will get a decent update soon on some new stock and a few repaints. Thank you very much for the photos of this fantastic looking loco! It's very much appreciated. Bachmann have done a fantastic job as usual. I think the Powerhaul livery suits the 66s. I'm looking to acquire some of these models. One to keep as 416 and some to renumber. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted June 2, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2016 Bit of a running session the other day so I made a short video. Another this coming Saturday so hopefully have another vid to show. Thanks for looking in. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted August 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2016 Big old gap between updates! Anyways lots has been happening, completed 47815, 47843 in Riviera colours and new 47749 in Colas for a customer and another 749 which I sold on as well. Didn't get any fully complete pictures of them all sadly. Bought a new Dapol 52 for £91 delivered and have brought it up to date like Western Champion. Lights amended, cant rail added and warning flashes changed. I left it as Western Glory as Western Champion seems to chop and change its identity on a regular basis, it might be masquerading as Western Glory one day. Still not finished but looking great. A cracking model that runs superb. Also repainted a Heljan 33 to 33207 Jim Martin as seen today. The latest Heljan 33 is again a great model and looks great in the WCRC scheme. Fitted it with Legomanbiffo sounds as well. Renumbered a bunch of DRS 37405's to various classmates that I sold on and did 37425 for myself to keep. Repainted a Hornby 56 to DCR 56312. This is one that has been a long time coming. Easily one of my favourite locos and one I have seen a few times at my local (2 miles away) station on the way to and from Calvert. Lots of details with this one to try and get right. I also have another 56 to turn into 56303 again one I have seen a few times. Bought a rake of 8 Bachmann MBA wagons and am slowly weathering them. Got a pair of barrier coaches on the go. Bought stone loads from wagon essentials for my Dapol HIA's, these are easily the best available to buy and fit perfectly. Next up is completing 56104 in UKRL. Relivering a 153. Modifying lighting and transfers on 4 freightliner 66's. Endless weathering on numerous locos, coaches and wagons! Enjoy the pics. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nice work there! What size wire did you use on the 33? Looking to do similar on a few 66's in due course. Which sound decoders & files do you recommend? Cheers Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted August 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2016 Thanks very much. I think the wire is around 0.3 mm, I will check though. I have 2 gauges. As for sound files almost all mine are legomanbiffo, I have a couple of zimo (60 and 66) which are quite good, a Howes 47 (good) and standard Bachmann (57) pretty good. All the legomanbiffo sounds are very, very good and very interactive and realistic. You can't go wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Brilliant! Just brilliant. Such inspirational work. Absolutely love that DCR grid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I like the work of those repaints . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just found your thread... Some really good stuff going on here will be follwoing with interest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted September 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2016 Bit more progress made. Just finished weathering 33207, 56312, 57007, 66546 and 66416. All tastefully done nothing too extravagant. Next up a trio of 47749 in Colas livery, (already done 2 of these), 56303 in DCR green and need to complete 56104 UKRL. Also just bought a virgin voyager and 20118 in Railfreight colours. Not sure if I posted a pic of finished Colas 47749 but here is one anyway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 The subtle weathering looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve shorrock Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Superb paint jobs Andy, What grey did you use for the DCR 56, and is the lower grey stripe a transfer? The 56 looks Brill !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 some more great work going on here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted September 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2016 Superb paint jobs Andy, What grey did you use for the DCR 56, and is the lower grey stripe a transfer? The 56 looks Brill !!! The grey on 56312 I just mixed from a couple of greys that I had, I also used a bit of white. Basically get a good pic off flickr and mix until it matches. The stripe is just silver airbrushed on. It is easily one of my favourite locos, loads of details differences to pick out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggy1990 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 some really nice models there mate do u do any to order or are thay all yours cause i love 37510 u did in light blue and love one of them regards andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Fantastic as always Andy. I really want a long rake of those BRA steels you've done...! And loving the addition 'zero injuries' logos on the freds. Edited September 17, 2016 by Shoey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted September 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2016 some really nice models there mate do u do any to order or are thay all yours cause i love 37510 u did in light blue and love one of them regards andy Drop me a PM. Indeed 37501 is a bit of a looker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy7 Posted September 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2016 Finally got around to a bit more weathering on DCR 56103. Added all the body side streaks. She's is looking good. Still not finished, needs some more work with the airbrush especially on the roof. Any comments most welcome. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Very nice modelling here Andy cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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