class"66" Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Layout is coming along real treat now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Good morning everyone Progress has been slower than I hoped for due being away etc. Not much done o the layout unfortunately as I have been trying to complete a batch of re-spray projects as mentioned in my last posting. I have added a set of photographs of two of my latest projects yet again adding to my locomotive stud. the photographs show a completed 37098 which depicts the locomotive in Engineers grey in 1990 - this was prior to the Yellow upper line being applied for the "Dutch" livery that was so popular. I had to remove the Hi intensity light and smooth down the connecting doors for this model. It is the first all grey loco in my fleet and I am pleased with the overall result. The second set of photos are of my Colas 67 project which was a bit more difficult to achieve what with the ribbed sides etc I have done 67023 using an EWS donor loco and the latest decal set from Railtec. I am awaiting an etched nameplate "Stella" from Brian at Shawplan to complete the loco. Note the buckeye uncoupler on the front of the loco. I will not be doing 67027 as I have just not long ago completed that loco in DB Red so was a bit annoyed when they decided to sell that one to Colas. Two more locomotives nearing completion now before I really get cracking on the layout. 37254 in Colas livery just needs a coat of satin on the nose ends, stick them on and then it is finished. 37099 Merl Evans - just completed the cantline and decals now to be applied prior to final satin coat and then "Merl" will be ready for re-assembly and testing. Finally, just bought the new Hornby Colas 60 so already de-numbered and new decals should be with me today. Loco will become 60076 complete with Tarmac branding as per early days when running the Oxwellmains to Aberdeen cement. I will post photographs when these three are all complete. Please feel free to comment or offer any advice if I have got anything wrong with these locos. Best regards John 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve shorrock Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Hi John Great job on the loco they look Superb Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Superb resprays, the mk3's in GNER are very neat as are the locos. I still need to renumber my MK3 VTEC set but I have the transfer sets from R3Sprays to use as they are very good. All the best Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good evening all Thought I would take advantage of a rainy day and do more work on the re-spray projects. Colas 60087 is now 60076 with Tarmac graphics and I have decided to give both this loco and 37099 a final coat of gloss so they look ex works. I have also completed re-spraying the doors and waist stripe on another GNER TSO and next will be a coat of gloss and decals plus Shawplan laserglaze.Photo attached. Colas 37254 "Cardiff Canton" is now complete and I have attached some photographs of the loco. The donor loco was banger blue 37254 so had to utilise different nose ends to ensure there was a High intensity light both ends.Not that I have also added the top lamp iron which 37254 has at number 1 end only! Please feel free to comment Best regards John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 What an awesome collection of stock! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thank you Simon Hoping to post photographs of 60076 Dunbar and 37099 Merl Evans in the next couple of days. Must be a bit of an obsession as now have a collection of 17 different Colas locos as 37/47/56/60/66 and 70. Appreciate your interest Best regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) I think the Colas livery looks smart on all locos I've seen. I would have some myself, but I haven't got a layout where I would need them! Here something for your obsession... 37219 & 37175 approaching Chesterfield 56113 at Doncaster 60085 at Bristol Temple Meads 66848, 37116 & 37421 at Doncaster 70817 at Wolverhampton Simon Edited July 20, 2017 by Psiborg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Good evening everyone, Well, finally completed my clutch of 5 locos that I have been working on - 4 Colas and one Engineers Grey. I have attached several photographs which mainly depict the last two Colas locomotives I have been working on - 37099 Merl Evans which is a re-work/re-spray of 37114 City of Worcester and 60076 which is a re-number of Hornby's latest Class 60 60087 Clic Sargent. I have done 60076 with the Tarmac graphics that were applied when the loco did its' early runs to Aberdeen from Oxwellmains shortly after taking the contract from Freightliner. All decals are from Steve at Railtec and were so easily applied and no problem when oversprayed with an enamel sealing coat. I have completed both locos in a Pristine Gloss finish which is how they looked ex works. I will probably apply a little track dirt to the bogies at some stage as it does not take long to accumulate a bit of colouring as they run around the network. 37099 required a bit of nose end work to re-position the Hi Intensity light and I used a Hornby class 31 housing from Peters Spares. Not 100% correct but most will not notice! I have used this posting to add some photos of Colas pairs so my newly completed 37254 Cardiff Canton and 67023 make an appearance. I have promised myself that I will put the rest of my GNER coach re-sprays, my First GWR green Power Cars, Large Logo 37403 Isle of Mull and Large Logo 37116 Comet on hold for the time being and concentrate on some layout work for a while. I need to complete the ballasting and the shed area and then crack on with the scenery to ensure it starts to look like a proper railway so watch this space, as I will keep you updated. Meanwhile, enjoy the photos and I look forward to at comments or advice you may wish to pass on. Best regards John 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Absolute top work here John, really like the Colas colours. A very impressive fleet of locos you have too! Keep up the great work and the pictures coming and look forward to your update on the ballasting and scenery. All the best Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Good morning everyone I mentioned in an earlier post about a possible obsession with Colas locomotives so I thought I would prove the point by taking a couple of photographs of a "Group" gathering! 18 locomotives in all which comprise 5 x class 37,2 x class 47, 3 x class 56, 4 x class 60, 2 x class 66, 1 class 67 and 1 class 70 (with additional vents). 8 of the locomotives have been stripped and re-sprayed by myself, 4 were re-sprays by the talented Andi Walshaw prior to my getting into the air brush myself, 3 locomotives are re-number/re-work and 4 locomotives arestandard issue locomotives (Bachmann 37, Heljan 47, Hornby 56 and Bachmann 66). Will now clear the layout and resume ballasting etc and take a break from the re-spray projects!! Happy modelling Best regards John 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You have definitely got a problem, I think you may need to seek professional help! On a serious note - what a superb collection of stock! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi Simon Definitely a bit of a problem! My stock is a mixture of two eras - 80s and modern day era 9. I also have, more or less, a full set of Large Logo 37/4s and a total collection of more than 70 class 37s in total. Definitely some kind of problem Thanks for your interest and compliments Best regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 With all of those Cola's Locos you have : To quote a famous actor, from a famous film "You are going to need a Bigger boat" Or should that be a Layout ??? Excellent stock of Locos. Will be following with interest. Best regards,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Sorry !!! I should have typed COLAS instead of COLA'S. I'm not perfect, but then again I did spend 20 years working for Pepsi, perhaps that's why. Regards, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Paul Thank you very much for your comments. I would need a mega layout for all my stock as it stands at about 270 locos so just have to work with the space I have. Stock has increased since I took on the re-sprays which I thoroughly enjoy. Just about completed the ballast now so pleased with progress but still messing about with re-sprays. I am currently part way through 37403 Isle of Mull in Large Logo for myself (that is the today version as used by DRS) and a "Ghost" liveried 37 for my friend which will be 37682 in Silver White with flint grey bonnets, roof and body side/roof grills. Something different anyway! Best regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Paul Thank you very much for your comments. I would need a mega layout for all my stock as it stands at about 270 locos so just have to work with the space I have. Stock has increased since I took on the re-sprays which I thoroughly enjoy. Just about completed the ballast now so pleased with progress but still messing about with re-sprays. I am currently part way through 37403 Isle of Mull in Large Logo for myself (that is the today version as used by DRS) and a "Ghost" liveried 37 for my friend which will be 37682 in Silver White with flint grey bonnets, roof and body side/roof grills. Something different anyway! Best regards John Sounds good, I look forward to seeing some pictures Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just a quick update on Parkway. I have now completed the ballasting required on the upper level but a small problem being sorted out at the moment. Although I masked the point mechanisms, I have a couple of points where the glue has run under the sleepers and jamming the points. I have done one flush and got them working OK but once dried, they seized again. Would appreciate any suggestions anyone may like to put forward! Once this issue is sorted, it will be out with the airbrush to carry out some weathering. I also need to complete the concrete apron around the TMD before I can say I am really up and running with the scenics. Made a couple of purchases since my last update - covering both ERAs that I model. Bought 6 Bachmann OBAs that are being cleared by the box shifters at bargain prices for ERA 7/8 and for ERA 9 have bought a couple of pairs of Dapol super low IDA intermodal wagons and also managed to source a brand new East Midland HST Power Car set. Bought this as they are regular performers up to Aberdeen on a set of VTEC 125s. I am about to put a coat of gloss on my two latest class 37 re-sprays - 37682 in "Ghost" livery which I have sprayed in Silver white with flint grey roof and vents (except the nose vents). Looks reaaly good and unusual. The other 37 is the DRS large Logo 37403 "Isle of Mull". To complete this posting, I have added some photos of 37099 "Merl Evans" and 67023 "Stella" on the newly ballasted track. Both locos have had some final touches completed on them. 37099 has had new LED lights fitted into re-positioned Hi intensity lights and etched plates from Shawplan fitted. 67023 has had a chassis clean up completed and etched "Stella" plates fitted from Shawplan. Both locomotives run really well and I am delighted with them. As usual, any comments or advice will be welcome. Best regards John Good morning all 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 John I have a similar problem on a point try a little light oil don't use wd40 though as I believe it has other things in it which can affect plastic. You can also try wetting and use kitchen roll to try and absorb watered down glue. Keep moving the points by hand as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 John I have a similar problem on a point try a little light oil don't use wd40 though as I believe it has other things in it which can affect plastic. You can also try wetting and use kitchen roll to try and absorb watered down glue. Keep moving the points by hand as well Thank you Gary - appreciate your advice and will try this today Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Luv all your Colas locos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 John I have a similar problem on a point try a little light oil don't use wd40 though as I believe it has other things in it which can affect plastic. You can also try wetting and use kitchen roll to try and absorb watered down glue. Keep moving the points by hand as well Morning Gary Once again, many thanks for the advice, it worked a treat and all points working great. A final clean up around the inner edge of the rails and it will be out with the airbrush for a bit of track weathering. Meanwhile, another couple of purchases have arrived for a future re-spray project. I have bought the Wipac style nose ends from Rainbow Railways (ex R3Sprays) which are complete with electrics and etched roof light. Also purchased another 37706 Conidae which will become 37608 in DRS blue with Phoenix decals. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 John that's good news thanks for keeping us all updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Have Colas even had as many of their own fleet at the same place at the same time? Its a great pic - must be loud if its all DCC Sound. Im heading the same way, but going for GBRf. Somehow I cant see me doing all of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hello Dave Thank you for your comments and, no, they are not all sound. I have a few locos with sound but still not fully convinced that it adds value to all locos. I do like the sound of the 37s and 47s though. GBRf would be a great collection and they always seem to keep their locos nice and clean and, of course, they do some great variation liveries as they have just done with Chinook etc. I am just away at the moment but when I return, must get the weathering completed on the track and start on the scenery. Will get more photos on the forum as the layout progresses and any new resprays I complete. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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