RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted July 19, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Evening all, Callum has added his video to those already posted regarding Larkrail. For those who may not have seen it on the Larkrail thread, I repeat it here. Rob. Just seen this and watched on Facebook. What an excellent line up of layouts! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 4 hours ago, JustinDean said: Just seen this and watched on Facebook. What an excellent line up of layouts! Jay What he said. Also: Truly inspiring. Thanks for posting this Rob. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 20, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Morning all. It's a lovely record of a great day out with the trainset amongst very good company. Each layout offered something a little different. I think Callum captured this very well indeed. Rob Edited July 20, 2023 by NHY 581 Wrong worms 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted July 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2023 Nice to see Hepton Wharf again looking as good as ever, especially with its passenger service. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 While we are waiting for an update on the J70 I thought I should post a photo of my Rapido Toad, weathered following Rob’s “how to” a few pages back. All done with dry powder. 13 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 22, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, wiggoforgold said: While we are waiting for an update on the J70 I thought I should post a photo of my Rapido Toad, weathered following Rob’s “how to” a few pages back. All done with dry powder. Morning Alex, Well, that really does look the part. How did you find using the powders ? We've been having a bit of a general sort out over the last few days but I'm hoping to progress the J70 over the weekend. However, there's a bit of "priority" non train stuff to sort out first. Rob. Edited July 22, 2023 by NHY 581 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Morning Rob. It was fine working with the powders. I used them dry this time, resisting all temptation to add any wet stuff, and following the process In your “how to”. I did a small area at a time, and found myself using a lot of Matt white to tone down the wood. Powders used were mainly Humbrol, with a couple of Mig. Alex 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 22/07/2023 at 08:38, wiggoforgold said: Morning Rob. It was fine working with the powders. I used them dry this time, resisting all temptation to add any wet stuff, and following the process In your “how to”. I did a small area at a time, and found myself using a lot of Matt white to tone down the wood. Powders used were mainly Humbrol, with a couple of Mig. Alex Good to hear, Alex and reassuring that my waffle is followable. I know a number of modellers will add pigment to something wet. I've not done so thus far and remain happy with the results I'm getting. That said, I am determined to try some mig powders to see what they can offer. And on the subject of powders....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted July 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) I have indeed made a start on the J70. ( And apologies for some sub-standard images ) First up was a bit more surgery to further dismantle the little chap. From this... To this and the reason for a bit more disassembly. As it comes, Toby doesn't have any floor detail. As it's metal, I decided to paint planks in using Humbrol enamels, dark earth 29 and mast oak ( I think !) 103. The areas were masked off using 2mm masking tape then each plank was painted in. 103 first then overpainted with 29. I moved the brush in the same direction and wasn't too fussy on the coverage. The "wood" should probably be grey or even black but I just fancied a brownish woody planky effect. This is how it ended up. Next I tackled the boiler. A blast of matt acrylic varnish was applied. Then a few fittings were picked out. Just enough colour to add a bit of interest. Red for the regulator ( modellers licence ) Popping it back together and we have this result. And a bit of a comparison.... I'm going to add a bit of coal and a shovel or two and that's it. Next will be the body itself. Rob. Edited July 23, 2023 by NHY 581 Made a horse's arse of the photos. 20 11 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 That's gone rapidly from shiny toy to old steam engine. Top job. Bash on. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 4 hours ago, NHY 581 said: And a bit of a comparison.... I've never seen a 'naked' J70 before!! (cue 'ooh-err, Mrs'-type comments... 🙄🤣 ) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 hours ago, MrWolf said: That's gone rapidly from shiny toy to old steam engine. Top job. Bash on. Is that a "reverse Hosking?".... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Is that a "reverse Hosking?".... You do realise that within His Majesty's Royal Navy even the very mention of that practice has been illegal since the reign of Queen Victoria......... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 Just now, NHY 581 said: You do realise that within His Majesty's Royal Navy even the very mention of that practice has been illegal since the reign of Queen Victoria......... Indeed - I was never one for the "rules".... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Indeed - I was never one for the "rules".... Webel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2023 A couple of better lit views.......... The bonus with the skirty jobs is you can get away with not weathering the chassis...........I'll pop it back in once I've weathered the body but the chassis will go in before I pop the body on......I think....ish. Rob 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: A couple of better lit views.......... Termites? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: I've never seen a 'naked' J70 before!! (cue 'ooh-err, Mrs'-type comments... 🙄🤣 ) It’s not fully naked, it’s still wearing its skirts! 1 1 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Not wishing to nit pick or anything, but where are it's wheels oh sheepy one? Or does it levitate. Which given the past history of this thread I would not be at all surprised if it did. Edited July 24, 2023 by Winslow Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 26 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: Not wishing to nit pick or anything, but where are it's wheels oh sheepy one? Or does it levitate. Which given the past history of this thread I would be at all surprised if it did. It's an unsuccessful prototype steam hovercraft. It might have worked if the Victorians hadn't insisted on using iron for the skirts instead of rubber... 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2023 4 hours ago, MrWolf said: It's an unsuccessful prototype steam hovercraft. It might have worked if the Victorians hadn't insisted on using iron for the skirts instead of rubber... rubber skirts... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: Not wishing to nit pick or anything, but where are it's wheels oh sheepy one? Or does it levitate. Which given the past history of this thread I would be at all surprised if it did. 9 hours ago, NHY 581 said: the chassis...........I'll pop it back in once I've weathered the body but the chassis will go in before I pop the body on......I think....ish. Rob 2 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2023 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: It's an unsuccessful prototype steam hovercraft. It might have worked if the Victorians hadn't insisted on using iron for the skirts instead of rubber... I always think that they proceed about the place in a Darlekesque fashion. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, St Enodoc said: rubber skirts... 1 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 50 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I always think that they proceed about the place in a Darlekesque fashion. That would be believable as there are no stairs. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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