Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) No Peter only had 2 Westerns before Edited August 27, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 All going swimmingly so far, I really like the pre shading...not sure if it shows up well in the pics? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looking good Phill. I think the pre-shading is showing up. Are you using rattle cans? Military/Aero modellers often under/base coat, then pre-shade panel lines/gaps and come in with the airbrush at an angle, with a spray across to top of the panels etc., thus showing up the preshading in the panel gaps. All very challenging to photo though! ATVB M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes CME I'm using rattle cans so a bit limited to what I can do...must get a grip with air brush!....but has worked quite well & I'm really pleased:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softvark Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm impressed with the BR blue - is that a Halfords rattle can? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm impressed with the BR blue - is that a Halfords rattle can? No it's JLTRT Rail Blue cellulose which I think is no longer available, but Railmatch Rail Blue enamel is also good in a can . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softvark Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Ahh - yes I've used JLTRT cellulose in the past and it was very good, but, as you say, is no longer available. Bit of a shame as I find the Railmatch aerosol either comes out too fast or not at all... I do have an airbrush but sometimes you just want a quick blast from a can to avoid all the cleaning up afterwards that an airbrush requires. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes CME I'm using rattle cans so a bit limited to what I can do...must get a grip with air brush!....but has worked quite well & I'm really pleased:)Youve done a very nice job Phill! Let me know if and when you require a decent airbrush, at a fair price, I might have one for sale in a month or so. With my grounded van body I pre-shaded after the initial primer/base coat, then I weathered with acrylics and added more shading with gouache. Kindest regards, CME 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) While I wait for the paint to harden on the Western before further work can be done, I have continued with my latest batch of Mk2a coaches. Here is a pic of 5 of them & further 2 are in my workshop, these 2 will be FK's (First Compartment) . I will post a pic of these 2 FK's when they are at a more advanced stage . Edited August 29, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmarshall Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 All going swimmingly so far, I really like the pre shading...not sure if it shows up well in the pics? 20170827_132547.jpg 20170827_132537.jpg Preshading looks perfect. Very subtle but will add real depth to the finished product. My first post here Phil but had to comment. I have enjoyed your threads and your videos on youtube over the years and am inspired by your work both as a modeller and a gardener! I am in the process of building up a collection of GWR 1930's stock to run in my garden and have taken a lot of ideas from you on how to integrate a line. I never really liked diesels until I saw some of your work and now have a hankering for a Warship and a maroon Western so I can slip from the 30's to the 60's now and again. Please keep it going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Preshading looks perfect. Very subtle but will add real depth to the finished product. My first post here Phil but had to comment. I have enjoyed your threads and your videos on youtube over the years and am inspired by your work both as a modeller and a gardener! I am in the process of building up a collection of GWR 1930's stock to run in my garden and have taken a lot of ideas from you on how to integrate a line. I never really liked diesels until I saw some of your work and now have a hankering for a Warship and a maroon Western so I can slip from the 30's to the 60's now and again. Please keep it going! Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoy my ramblings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Well after the usual models beer & curry weekend at Telford GOG Show I have come home with a few projects for the winter & a few bits pieces for existing projects Saturdays haul..... Sundays haul........ 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I wondered who bought the Hymek body at Telford Phill...! Just wanted to clear somethign up - is the Thousand a HJ job with modified headcode box doors or the JLTRT kit...? Afraid I can't tell with it being in primer... (My mission while I'm off work next week is to have a good old rummage through all the 7mm thread topics hereabouts and get a plan in place for the big leap away from 4mm). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Hi Rudge The Hymek was a swap with a friend for th BG body which was part of the haul from Saturday It is indeed a Heljan shell with raised headcodes....if your O gauge plans include a BFYE Falcon I have brand new one for sale at a very good price Edited September 6, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Cheers Phill, My plans don't include a Falcon really but thanks for the offer . I want to get the oil sloshers in the bag and not get distracted by all the other tempting stuff that didn't cross the Tamar! At the moment I'm not sure whether to get a Dapol 08 now or wait till they do one without the hinges on the engine compartment doors, all of my likely WR suspects for renumbering have the plainer looking doors. Very impressed with this thread though, it's given me the impetus to crack on. I don't have room for a full layout but will start with a milk depot diorama / shunting plank then maybe incorporate it into a proper layout when the chance rises. How easy / difficult is the HJ headcode mod...? Having seen one of Mr.Daniels Thousands in Howes a while back I really do like the look of the model itself, I just don't fancy making a hash of both cab fronts. Nowt against the JLTRT kit by the way, but I just don't have the time to build them (I had the 50 kit some years ago which I sold unfinished). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Hi Nidge, it's just a case of raising the headcode by 1.5mm approximately. I stuck some suitable plastruct in the bottom of the headcode box hole & gently filed the top of the box by the same amount.They are not as good as the JLTRT Kit but this mod goes a long way to improving the look of the Heljan Edited September 6, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 My Heljan Peak body bought at Saturdays Telford GOG show has now been fitted to my scratchbuilt Peak chassis ......... & once I was happy with this I have updated the livery to suite Withercombes later mid 1970's time period by adding full yellow ends ..... This loco will now progress alongside D1058, more of which later . 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) My Heljan Peak body bought at Saturdays Telford GOG show has now been fitted to my scratchbuilt Peak chassis ......... 1-pk.JPG & once I was happy with this I have updated the livery to suite Withercombes later mid 1970's time period by adding full yellow ends ..... 1-pk2.JPG This loco will now progress alongside D1058, more of which later . Nice work Phill, Very quick re the chassis! Can I ask; when you sprayed the yellow ends, did you use a white primer? I take it that you used a Railmatch rattle can for the yellow? ATVB CME Edited September 7, 2017 by CME and Bottlewasher 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2017 Any idea why someone was selling a peak body in the first place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) Nice work Phill, Very quick re the chassis! Can I ask; when you sprayed the yellow ends, did you use a white primer? I take it that you used a Railmatch rattle can for the yellow? ATVB CME Neither CME .......JLTRT Cellulose straight over the original paint!!! Edited September 7, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Any idea why someone was selling a peak body in the first place? it was a spare from Heljan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Very quick re the chassis! I'm not that quick CME , I built the chassis for a much modified Skytrex body Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iploffy Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 what happened to the modified class 45 Skytrex body mate 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 what happened to the modified class 45 Skytrex body mate Still got it Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2017 it was a spare from Heljan. I have always liked the idea of extra bodies sharing a chassis which I think you've done with warships before? I bought two peaks in the end as I really wanted green and blue but would have happily compromised on one (filthy) chassis to save a fair bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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