well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

A closer cruel close up.....

[sb67]

Nothing cruel about those close ups Rob, they look great. Might seem a daft question but did you put less powder on or same amount and take more off to get the 'lighter' look.

Steve.

[NHY 581]

Morning Steve.

 

I applied less powder and concentrated on the iron work and the gaps in the planks. Just smoke and iron oxide sealed with varnish the the usual 2mm fibre glass pen to take off the excess.

 

A bit of dark earth on the underframe with black to suggest grease on moving parts.

 

Rob.

[KNP]

Very effective treatment.

Agree, nothing cruel about the close ups!

[2ManySpams]

Morning Steve.

I applied less powder and concentrated on the iron work and the gaps in the planks. Just smoke and iron oxide sealed with varnish the the usual 2mm fibre glass pen to take off the excess.

A bit of dark earth on the underframe with black to suggest grease on moving parts.

Rob.

Think I actually prefer the finish on the latest wagon. Good to have variation though.

[NHY 581]

Think I actually prefer the finish on the latest wagon. Good to have variation though.

 

Thanks Spams.

 

I'm still experimenting and yes, variation is key to the overall picture. Each wagon is different, obviously. I like the lighter look for the contrast it provides.

 

See what happens with the next one....

 

 

Rob.

[sb67]

I like the variation and the subtlety of the latest wagon, looking forward to seeing the next one. I've been using a 2mm brush as you recomended and it's loads better at doing individual planks.

Steve.

[bgman]

Rob,

 

Following on from the use of fibre glass brushes, when I purchase refills for my 4mm one I make up a mix of PVA, water and a drop of washing up liquid, then dip them into it and allow them to dry thoroughly.

I've found it stops the ends from splaying out and gives a stiffer brush and as a bonus the fibres tend not to go everywhere.

 

G

[NHY 581]

Morning all.

 

A busy two weeks ahead.

 

 

I am trying to be a bit more relaxed......mmmm

 

 

Sheep Lane is pretty much ready to go bar cleaning track. Mutton needs a couple more tweaks ahead of Taunton...

 

I am not going to be weathering locos the night before the show....no...I'm not.....really...no......

 

Come the nught before the show all will be packed ready to go....it will....nothing will be forgotten.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What could possibly go wrong.....

 

 

Rob.

Edited April 15, 2018 by NHY 581

[Stubby47]

No1 son sleeps in?

 

I sincerely doubt I'll be weathering locos the night before either...

Edited April 15, 2018 by Stubby47

[NHY 581]

No1 son sleeps in?

I sincerely doubt I'll be weathering locos the night before either...

 

He will be up........I know this......

 

 

As for weathering locos the night before......not again...

[NHY 581]

As an aside, Norman popped into Sheep Lane this morning. Nothing much was happening. Norman amused himself with a couple of photos of the vans in the yard. He was quite taken with the plywood ex-Southern ventilated van and couldn't recall seeing one at Sheep Lane before.

 

Mission accomplished, he took Murray for a gentle perambulation through the lanes. The long way home. Murray was on song. The thrum of the tyres, busy chatter from the engine, a faint whine from the gear box and the somewhat unique fart from Murrays exhaust as he changed up, followed by the popping on the over run brought a smile to Normans face. New spark plugs, fresh oil and correctly gapped points had made all the difference. Norman was thoroughly at ease as the smells of the hedgerow after a light shower combined with a waft of warm oil and mature upholstery produced a familier, reassuringly satisfying experience.

 

All was good.

 

 

Long may Murray carry on

 

 

Rob.

[NHY 581]

Well..........!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Murray lives!!!!!

 

 

Rob.

[Dr Gerbil-Fritters]

Mission accomplished, he took Murray for a gentle perambulation through the lanes. The long way home. Murray was on song. The thrum of the tyres, busy chatter from the engine, a faint whine from the gear box and the somewhat unique fart from Murrays exhaust as he changed up, followed by the popping on the over run brought a smile to Normans face. New spark plugs, fresh oil and correctly gapped points had made all the difference. Norman was thoroughly at ease as the smells of the hedgerow after a light shower combined with a waft of warm oil and mature upholstery produced a familier, reassuringly satisfying experience.

 

All was good.

 

 

I'm worried, Norman appears to be on drugs.

 

A. Concerned-Citizen

[NHY 581]

I'm worried, Norman appears to be on drugs.

 

A. Concerned-Citizen

[The Johnster]

Rob,

 

Following on from the use of fibre glass brushes, when I purchase refills for my 4mm one I make up a mix of PVA, water and a drop of washing up liquid, then dip them into it and allow them to dry thoroughly.

I've found it stops the ends from splaying out and gives a stiffer brush and as a bonus the fibres tend not to go everywhere.

 

G

 

That is a very good tip, and I will be doing this from now on!

[Benbow]

 the smells of the hedgerow after a light shower combined with a waft of warm oil and mature upholstery produced a familiar, reassuringly satisfying experience.

 

 

 

Bloody chucking it down here never mind a light shower!!

[NHY 581]

Work continues on Mutton ground frame this eveing as a change from rolling stock. Some making good to do to the paintwork but nearly there now.

 

 

Rob.

[Stubby47]

Looks similar to my layout for Taunton...

 

 

( in my head, anyway).

[NHY 581]

It will be fine Stubbers......I mean.....it's not like Lord Cack, god of chaos and mayhem could visit himself upon you at any time is it?

Edited April 16, 2018 by NHY 581

[Captain Kernow]

Work continues on Mutton ground frame this eveing as a change from rolling stock. Some making good to do to the paintwork but nearly there now.

 

 

 

Do keep up, dear, it's still a long way to Taunton.

[NHY 581]

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Do keep up, dear, it's still a long way to Taunton.

 

'Stop bleating'

[46444]

I do like your box. Certainly wouldn’t want a bigger one. Yours looks just right...,

 

Good work Rob.

 

Someone has a good taste in wheels... Do like the Messerschmitt lurking in the background...

[Oldddudders]

I do like your box. Certainly wouldn’t want a bigger one. Yours looks just right...,

 

Good work Rob.

 

Someone has a good taste in wheels... Do like the Messerschmitt lurking in the background...

 

I think first-wife's mother had had one. I think it lacked a reverse gear, so if you drove straight into your garage that was that!

[Mallard60022]

I do like your box. Certainly wouldn’t want a bigger one. Yours looks just right...,

 

Good work Rob.

 

Someone has a good taste in wheels... Do like the Messerschmitt lurking in the background...

I'd like to see a car chase with a Measureshit being chased by a Triumphant Spitfire...........would make a good dieorarmour.

Phiart

Edited April 17, 2018 by Mallard60022