spenc Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Hi Scott The last few weeks had a lot time to do things so just cracked on while saving for more stock hopefully should get some ballast iam off wed/Thursday. Steve Edited March 28, 2016 by spenc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Had plan's for a few hours this afternoon started building the warehouse by the bridge went to do the lower brick work got to wait till Wednesday trip to the model shop. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Well 2 days off first day at work short staffed 2nd day went to model shop that looked like a tornado hit it changing shop around could not find what i needed so off to peco roadworks & tourists got my bits then then headed home to do battle with the tourists again and it's not summer yet So not much done put the ballast down on the platform board not glued yet. Steve Edited March 31, 2016 by spenc 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Two parcels arrived today another BG and a CCT that will keep me going thanks to a fellow member of this parish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi Spenc, It looks like you've got your hands full with coach builds now I'm watching with interest as I'd quite like to have a go at the Easybuild 122 and perhaps the JLTRT CCT too. The only thing that puts me off is spraying the paint scheme on the blue/ grey stock.... I'm struggling with blue and yellow ends on locos let alone anything as complex as you've done! Please keep up with the up dates. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi Lee I don't spray paint i use brush i find it better as long as i put thin coats and build up i use acrylic paint the masking is the key to it i was recommended frog tape it gives a nice crisp line. the 121/122 kit really is a great kit to build it goes together really well. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 ... the masking is the key to it i was recommended frog tape it gives a nice crisp line Hi Steve, I should have been more specific... it is the masking of the grey area that puts me off.... how on earth do you get it to exactly the right size/ dimensions for the Railtech lining? Those white transfers/ lines are only a few mm thick so there's no room for error. You make it look so easy!! Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi Lee when i did my units i masked the grey area by looking at pictures when the white lining came from Railtec it turned out i was spot on tomorrow i will measure them and put it on here. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Not done much today finely glued the ballast on the station board that took time boring job then finished the warehouse put first coat of paint on was going to make a start on one of my kits but need a sit down plus it's food time Lee the depth for the grey is 26mm from just under the bottom of the windows Steve Edited April 3, 2016 by spenc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just changed layout name as it's not a halt anymore. Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Just a small update decided to clean the CCT bits and do a dry run as I was trimming flash of the roof ends with a nice new sharp blade in the Stanley knife slip 1.0 to the blade one rather sore finger with loads of blood.I decided to use the same bridge so it will have traffic lights at each end off scene so iam putting a foot bridge in front which I have started doing away at the weekend so no more work on it till Monday. Edited April 8, 2016 by spenc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH I feel your pain !!!!!!!!!!! be nice to see the CCT when you have done in Steve .... look great with a blue 37 pulling it Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 When I get home I will make a start need to get some Roket Rapid glue and my finger is bloody frobing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Whenever I cut myself with scalpel blade or chisel I usually dab some super glue on it. Yes it stings briefly, but it holds the edges nicely together. Then a quick wrap of masking tape over the top just keeps the dirt out. Done it for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) No modeling this weekend staying in a hotel with this view from our window Edited April 9, 2016 by spenc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Finally got the bridge nearly finished just got to weather it and glue it down then ballast that board made a start on the CCT not the best instructions photos could be clearer got one page same pictures twice. Edited April 12, 2016 by spenc 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi Spenc, That CCT looks nice and seems to be going together very well. Are all of the under-frame detail parts metal? Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi Lee Yes white metal and brass the instructions are a bit hit and miss picture's not very clear. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Managed to do a bit this afternoon after dropping the wife off a the railway station CCT has now got the first coat of blue paint on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hi Spenc, That is looking great and what a difference a coat of paint makes!! What do you use as a primer? The underframe looks quite complicated too with rather a lot of parts, how long did it take to do that bit of the kit build? Thanks for posting. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Hi Lee another coat of blue on and first coat of roof grey on. it was a bit fiddly putting the under floor detail on like i say the instructions where a bit hit and miss but it was not going to beat me it took me about 5 hours in total over a few nights this is what I use as a primer good stuff. Steve. Edited April 18, 2016 by spenc 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Finally got all the paint done this week on the CCT now got to get some transfers.finished the ballast got to weather it now i decided to use the peco signal box so built a raised bit for it still some work to do there still plenty to do next make a start on the other BG 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Looking very nice that Steve Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi Steve, You've made a cracking job of that CCT and it hasn't taken you long to do either. Layout is coming along nicely. Keep posting it's great to see the progress. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Finally got all the paint done this week on the CCT now got to get some transfers.finished the ballast got to weather it now i decided to use the peco signal box so built a raised bit for it still some work to do there still plenty to do next make a start on the other BG Hi Steve... Most impressive...You've ploughed the road and shown how nice they turn out. Ideal for my Costleigh layout so I really must get one or three for myself. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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