micklner Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Mk 2 Cab DJH A2/2 sides A3 Front and Bachmann A2 Roof. Microstrip beading and roof strips added. Numerous rivets to be added to Cabsides and Roof after first priming for visibility. Boiler screwed down to footplate.This ensures Cab sits correctly level on footplate prior to glueing to Boiler first to locate Superglue and then Araldite for strength. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) 30000 plus viewings of this thread !! Many thanks for having a look . Now starting to look like a A2/3. There has been a lot of filing scraping etc to achieve this fit. Particular care had to be made on the Boiler fit to the new resin front end . This ensures the Footplate is level, this ensures a good fit of the sandfillers onto the face of the footplate as well. Smokebox saddle needed a layer of 10 thou Plastikard to ensure a good fit as well. Fittings in second picture are loose fitted. I will be priming smokebox and ensuring all smooth prior to proper fixing of the fittings. Edited January 24, 2012 by micklner 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2012 You LNER chaps are all at it now - lovely. P @ 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Indeed, perhaps a Bachmann version will be announced next month !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) A2/3 now with much better etched details fitted. It is now being painted and a lot of rivets added to Cab and Smokebox areas. Also on the go is a commision. The body as recieved after the owner attempted to paint as a Apple Green A4 and then stripped the paint off. I couple of minor repairs can be seen. Now in basic colours to be Kingfisher after lining out. Buffer moulding has also been refitted. Edited February 1, 2012 by micklner 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 A2/3 ready for varnish and lining A commisioned model I am doing at moment. A Hornby BR version of Ladas re painted and double chimney added to become Humourist after lining. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 A2/3 ready for varnish and lining. Oh I can feel an attack of the A2/3's might be coming on towards the end of this year. Mick, can I pick your brains when that attack occurs? Lovely job. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Not a problem cheers Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 A2/3 ready for action Repainted Hornby commisions finished as well. Kingfisher Humourist 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Some stunning work Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 On your A2/3 on the side not viewed in the photo, Did you choose to raise the ejector pipe a little from the position on the peppercorn A2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Those loom absolutely fantastic Mick. Lovely job. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 On your A2/3 on the side not viewed in the photo, Did you choose to raise the ejector pipe a little from the position on the peppercorn A2? Yes , has been done , I will post some nearside views !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucky Duck Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 30000 plus viewings of this thread !! Many thanks for having a look . Deservedly so, an interesting thread with some great modelling - particularly for me, the big loco mods. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingscotsmanfan Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I have always admired your work and these locos are no exception! If only Hornby would release more of the Pacifics in LNER livery as it does suit them better than any other livery (well except Experimental blue)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty's Husband Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Beautiful results once again Mick, one day I will commission and A2/2!! I was just wondering what diameter of wire you used for the wiring runs on the smokebox of the A2/2 and A2/3s? I am thinking about adding wire runs to my Peppercorn A2 but am stuck between everything looking over or underscale. On the subject of A2s, where did you get the works plate for 525? I have looked at Fox, which do Doncaster works plates but I dont think they do locomotive specifc ones, just generic. Cheers! Al 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Beautiful results once again Mick, one day I will commission and A2/2!! I was just wondering what diameter of wire you used for the wiring runs on the smokebox of the A2/2 and A2/3s? I am thinking about adding wire runs to my Peppercorn A2 but am stuck between everything looking over or underscale. On the subject of A2s, where did you get the works plate for 525? I have looked at Fox, which do Doncaster works plates but I dont think they do locomotive specifc ones, just generic. Cheers! Al Smokebox "wire" is thin fuse wire , bent to shape with a fat handrail knob. Worksplate is the normal 247 Developments LNER Doncaster plate. I am not aware of anyone doing specific works plates? I would like some for my early A1 Great Northern renames if they do exist ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty's Husband Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Smokebox "wire" is thin fuse wire , bent to shape with a fat handrail knob. Worksplate is the normal 247 Developments LNER Doncaster plate. I am not aware of anyone doing specific works plates? I would like some for my early A1 Great Northern renames if they do exist ??? Thanks Mick, found some fuse wire in the garage, thought the 5 amp stuff was thicker than that so hadn't even considered it. If I do find somewhere that makes loco specific brass worksplates I will let you know! Al 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Lovely work Mick. You have that 'happy knack' of capturing the essence of these beautiful machines. There never was an ugly British steam locomotive; just some more aesthetically pleasing than others (oh that might cause a debate)! Cheers Mike 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted March 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2012 Wish I had your painting skills Mick. At least I have the gismo that you stick up the boiler to hold the thing as in the pics. Lovely finishing; just getting OD in LNER stuff these days. Phil @ 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 As I said on the LNER forum, all three are stunning. May I add, the finish on that the A2/3 in particular matches so very, very closely to the RTR finish of the Hornby Pacifics earlier on in your thread - it looks like a RTR model through and through. A wonderful paint finish on all three. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Wish I had your painting skills Mick. At least I have the gismo that you stick up the boiler to hold the thing as in the pics. Lovely finishing; just getting OD in LNER stuff these days. Phil @ 36E Nothing complicated Halford Primer Precision or Railmatch Aerosol depending on shade being used Vallejo Gloss Varnish to seal Games Workshop Satin to finish Job done ( just needs a lot of occasional swearing when it goes wrong, which it does and careful rubbing down when required) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted March 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2012 Cheers for that Mick; it's me that needs careful rubbing down if I have attempted any painting (of model stuff anyway)!!! P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Practise on old model , always ensure all debris is removed before spraying !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will5210 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nothing complicated Halford Primer Precision or Railmatch Aerosol depending on shade being used Vallejo Gloss Varnish to seal Games Workshop Satin to finish Job done ( just needs a lot of occasional swearing when it goes wrong, which it does and careful rubbing down when required) Which of those paints is the best match for Bachmann Apple green? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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