railwayrod Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Again nice work Jinty. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 moving along nicely with these Jinty, they look superb ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Great to catch up on your thread Jinty, I can see you've been busy as always. The picture of the 4f and the maroon coach looks simply stunning and I can see the appeal of 7mm for you. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you for the comments guys. Not a great deal done this last few days, waiting for some 0.3mm phosphor bronze wire for the MU plugs on the front of the Autocoach, and with a sudden busy spell at work, I've been on the WB less!!! Anyway, I've been able to fit the transfers and varnish the WR van, and fit the roof after gluing 4 steel washers to the floor inside for some weight. Here is the van basking in the sunshine awaiting the attack of the weathering brushes and cotton buds!!! Hopefully I'll have some more updates over the weekend. Jinty 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Oh, I forgot, just to keep Craig happy..................... ;) ;) Jinty PS: Yes I can see that one of the steps has bent up!!! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looking very nice Jinty,even with the bent step.....! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you for the comments guys. Not a great deal done this last few days, waiting for some 0.3mm phosphor bronze wire for the MU plugs on the front of the Autocoach, and with a sudden busy spell at work, I've been on the WB less!!! Anyway, I've been able to fit the transfers and varnish the WR van, and fit the roof after gluing 4 steel washers to the floor inside for some weight. Here is the van basking in the sunshine awaiting the attack of the weathering brushes and cotton buds!!! Tal 178.jpg Hopefully I'll have some more updates over the weekend. Jinty Lovely picture, could almost be an ex works view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmudriver Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 That right-hand vac pipe's a bit low, Jinty!! It looks like it will catch the rail at points. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Jinty you have a knack of making things look BlOODY LOVELY lol Great work in the box vans Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 I started to weather the WR van last night, and used weathering liquids and powders. wiping most of it all off again. I then got up early this morning and gently blew some frame dirt and black over the body and chassis. I'm going to give it some chalk marks and then matt varnish it all over the weekend. I just hope I don't have the same problems I did with the varnish!!! Jinty 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I started to weather the WR van last night, and used weathering liquids and powders. wiping most of it all off again. I then got up early this morning and gently blew some frame dirt and black over the body and chassis.Tal 181.jpgTal 182.jpgI'm going to give it some chalk marks and then matt varnish it all over the weekend. I just hope I don't have the same problems I did with the varnish!!!Jinty Superb work Jinty! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Super work on the van Jinty, Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I started to weather the WR van last night, and used weathering liquids and powders. wiping most of it all off again. I then got up early this morning and gently blew some frame dirt and black over the body and chassis. Tal 181.jpg Tal 182.jpg I'm going to give it some chalk marks and then matt varnish it all over the weekend. I just hope I don't have the same problems I did with the varnish!!! Jinty By jingo that's a cracker Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 David looks lovely. why do you varnish? I have (almost) never varnished any of my models. They do get handled, but I minimise it, and there has been the odd oops with a transfer (funnily enough, I think there must have been a problem with the paint, it's always the same model...) but in general, no issues. is it really necessary? hth - food for thought, perhaps, anyway Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Love the weathering on the box van I'd love a rake of them looking like that but in N!!! Lol Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thank you for your kind comments guys. David looks lovely. why do you varnish? I have (almost) never varnished any of my models. They do get handled, but I minimise it, and there has been the odd oops with a transfer (funnily enough, I think there must have been a problem with the paint, it's always the same model...) but in general, no issues. is it really necessary? hth - food for thought, perhaps, anyway Simon Hi Simon, Thank you for your kind words. After my recent varnishing disasters I have been very cautious with what I use. I usually paint with the airbrush using Railmatch/Phoenix paints mixed with cellulose thinners. This dries with a very dull finish. I will then spray some satin or gloss varnish so that the transfers can be fitted. I then will allow the transfers to dry and then cover over with a Matt Varnish to seal it all in and give it a dull finish as well. Then I set about weathering it and then decide if I think it needs more varnish or not afterwards. My problems have arisen from the Humbrol Matt Varnish, 'Whitening' when sprayed on, so I have reverted back to the Railmatch version. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 My problems have arisen from the Humbrol Matt Varnish, 'Whitening' when sprayed on, so I have reverted back to the Railmatch version. Jinty The idea might not appeal to you as you use an air brush,but have you used the Humbrol Matt Varnish straight from a rattle can?. I`ve used it to seal various layers of weathering on American freight cars in the past,and have never had any issues with it 'whitening'. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Lovely work Jinty! David looks lovely. why do you varnish? I have (almost) never varnished any of my models. They do get handled, but I minimise it, and there has been the odd oops with a transfer (funnily enough, I think there must have been a problem with the paint, it's always the same model...) but in general, no issues. is it really necessary? hth - food for thought, perhaps, anyway Simon Its good to varnish/lacquer as it seals transfers, it also often helps top tie-in different finishes, hues/tones and give a more uniform feel. For those of us stupid enough to venture out doors with our models a careful blat of Testors Dullcote (sic) also helps keep weathering powders in check too - especially if a light shower heads our way LOL! The idea might not appeal to you as you use an air brush,but have you used the Humbrol Matt Varnish straight from a rattle can?. I`ve used it to seal various layers of weathering on American freight cars in the past,and have never had any issues with it 'whitening'. Brian. Thats interesting to hear, I have heard mixed reviews about Humbrol Matt varnish, although I love their enamels and acrylics. Testors Dullcote is superb, I tried the Army Painter version recently and that dried a nice matt/satin finish but I did experience some white/bloom even when using on a lovely warm day. ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Thats interesting to hear, I have heard mixed reviews about Humbrol Matt varnish, although I love their enamels and acrylics. Testors Dullcote is superb, I tried the Army Painter version recently and that dried a nice matt/satin finish but I did experience some white/bloom even when using on a lovely warm day. ATVB CME I did use Testors Dullcote but it seemed to get harder to buy over here,and i was told that they had also changed the formula? by a friend. So anyway i switched to using the Humbrol Matt Varnish .But going on what you`ve said, perhaps i`ve just been lucky!. Brian. Edited August 29, 2015 by Tove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I did use Testors Dullcote but it seemed to get harder to buy over here,and i was told that they had also changed the formula by a friend?. So anyway i switched to using the Humbrol Matt Varnish .But going on what you`ve said, perhaps i`ve just been lucky!. Brian. Hi Brian, That's interesting to hear - EDM used to stock it but now there are issues with sending such via Royal Mail (okay with a carrier?) and supplies still seem sporadic. I wasnt aware that the formula had changed - yet it always amazes me that many US products are still full of nasties (but often such nasties help the product to work well, even if they aren't good for us/the environment). I do know that the superb rattle can Games Workshop Chaos Black have changed 'ingredients' twice (with a quick clean up it would stick to almost anything - without the need for a primer - it doesnt now)! I may try some of the Humbrol spray varnish then? Sorry for the Thread Hijack Jinty, thanks for your forbearance. Kindest, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hi Brian, That's interesting to hear - EDM used to stock it but now there are issues with sending such via Royal Mail (okay with a carrier?) and supplies still seem sporadic. I wasnt aware that the formula had changed - yet it always amazes me that many US products are still full of nasties (but often such nasties help the product to work well, even if they aren't good for us/the environment). I do know that the superb rattle can Games Workshop Chaos Black have changed 'ingredients' twice (with a quick clean up it would stick to almost anything - without the need for a primer - it doesnt now)! I may try some of the Humbrol spray varnish then? Sorry for the Thread Hijack Jinty, thanks for your forbearance. Kindest, CME AC Models in Eastleigh has Testors Dullcote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 No Hijack CME, it's all interesting information as to how others get along with products. As for Humbrol matt varnish in a rattle can, I had an unfortunate incident with some re-worked Lima Seacows I'd resprayed with Railmatch/Celly. Once the transfers were in place and dry, I sprayed the Humbrol and the whole wagon crazed!!! Never used it since. I'm going to put a reasonably sized order in to Howes for their varnishes, both in jars and aerosols. As an aside, I've been waiting for some 0.3mm and 1mm soft phosphor bronze wire to arrive so I can do the MU cables on the front and rear panels. I never read the advert in Eileens Emporium stating the length!!! I now have 22.5meters of each size!!!! (Numpty!!!) Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 22meters !!! Lol that'll keep you going for a while lol ,I always end up having to asking people (or getting them to order it for me )what I need because am useless at buying that kind of stuff lol Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hello Jinty, sorry not been on here much, but we are on the home straight now !!!!, the Auto Coach looks lovely and with regards to the MU cables let me have a look at it, I may be able to take some off your hands. Best regards Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hello Jinty, sorry not been on here much, but we are on the home straight now !!!!, the Auto Coach looks lovely and with regards to the MU cables let me have a look at it, I may be able to take some off your hands. Best regards Craig. I think I might have some left when you next visit, so help yourself!!!! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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