PGC Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Highly impressive, Mike, especially when one takes in to consideration the enlargement factor of the photos. Keep going, you're almost at the end now. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Lining added to the front of the cab, in this instance using laser transfer coaxed into a curve with Micro Sol: Struggled to get the right hand one curved as above so resorted to hand painting (and it shows). They look like a pair of eyebrows! Remaining cab lining added: Lining has now been added to the front of the side extensions. Strictly speaking there should be a fourth line but I have decided (for the moment) to omit it: So that is most of the lining done on the left hand side. I just need to drum up the enthusiasm to tackle the right hand side. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted March 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2015 Just a thought Mike. For the cab specs could you use an etched one and paint it white before fixing in place? Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi Andy - I might be wrong, but I think that the cabs were flush faced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 In which Emily gets her buffers out for the lads! The lining is finally finished, at least, as much as I intend do. I did not intend to do the white around the buffer beams but in the end gave in. Even so I simplified it, as it should have a black outer band which I have left off: I am really not happy with the handrails, the paint is not very smooth: I have sent off for some sets of Guilplates transfers to provide the cab and buffer beam numbers: I spent a tender hour with Emily the other night adding the white lining to her rear: The white lining was just strips of white transfer paper cut and applied. Hi Andy - I might be wrong, but I think that the cabs were flush faced.Correct. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Once the oily steel paint has had a chance to really 'go off', do you suppose you could buff it to a smooth finish? The white line around the buffer beam edges was well worth applying, as it would have looked too plain without, when compared to the elaboration of the lining scheme elsewhere on the loco. Never mind absolute accuracy, this just reeks of the character of Mr Stirling's wonderful racing engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 You can weather it now Ed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Arghhhhh!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Once the oily steel paint has had a chance to really 'go off', do you suppose you could buff it to a smooth finish?Unlikely. The primer and paint has not taken well to the underlying N/S handrails and chips off easily (one for the lessons learnt at the end of the build). The simplest option is probably to scrape it off and use a different paint - possibly Humbrol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Metalcote ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Although I've not yet tried it out, it occurred to me that possibly the best approach to fitting handrails, even to a plastic or resin body, is to completely tin all of the knobs before fitting. I accept that the majority of the holes would need to be cleaned out again with a drill. If the handrails are supposed to be in burnished steel finish it is then just a mater of leaving the nickel silver wire (or bright steel if you trust it not to rust) unpainted. If you are painting the handrails anyway then the paint will adhere to the tinned knobs more effectively than it does to brass. If you look at the world of car restoration, via say the Frost equipment catalogue, handy nickel plating kits are even available should you want really shiny handrail knobs.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 I have scraped the handrails clean and given them a coat of satin varnish to hide the shine. They look a lot better. Will post photos later. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 As promised: 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 So, only the set of beautiful ECJS clerestories to go behind it to build now... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Are clerestories more of an "end of period" coach for the Stirling singles? Would low roof 6 and (rigid) 8 wheel stock be more typical? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very definitely. They started their service when four and six wheelers were the norm, and are superseded by the Atlantics as the heavier four and six axle bogie stock becomes the norm on the principal trains. (Vehicles fitted with knuckle couplers too, for the benefit of those who think these a rather more modern introduction: Stirling singles regularly worked trains with knuckle couplers and Pullman gangways...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Mr. Stirling disapproved of bogie carriages and fought long and hard against their introduction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeTrice Posted March 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 So, only the set of beautiful ECJS clerestories to go behind it to build now...It is the sentiment that counts ;-) The chassis wheels have been painted in Flat Green then given a coat of Klear. The various parts have now been reassembled (yes I will get around to reworking the connecting rod at some point in the future). I am now awaiting various bits and pieces to arrive in order to finish her and give her an identity but it might be a while, so this might be the last post for a few weeks. The valve cover still has not been fitted. I could have posed it in place when taking the photos but forgot. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 She looks absolutely stunning, brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 That's beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 She is far from perfect, but I am kind of attached to her. We have been through a lot together. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGC Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Considering what you started with, Mike, you have finished up with a wonderful looking lady. Can't wait to see her finished with identity etc. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted March 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2015 From... To... Stunning! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 She is far from perfect, but I am kind of attached to her. We have been through a lot together. We all have! Well done Mike. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 G'day Gents What a wonderful rendition of No1, are you going to build Top Shed to house it in. manna 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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