A Brief Interlude - A Star is Reborn...
...Or Should that be Repainted?
A client requested I rename his 4013 Knight of St Patrick to 4012 Knight of the Thistle and repaint/rework to GWR post war unlined green - with a few tweaks (more on those later)
I started tender first and began the tedious task of removing the lining and branding from the tender top. Once this was done the tender top was washed down and allowed to dry. Then masked up and airbrushed a nicer shade of green (Railmatch GWR Post 1928 Locomotive Green), after a few coats of this - the tender top was given a couple of coats of gloss varnish, so the new branding would adhere properly. The masking was removed and the tender was re-assembled.
While the tender was in paint, I removed as much lining as I could from the loco body and cleaned it all up in soapy water. I then removed the wings/shelves from the cab sides and replaced them with wire handrails. Also I removed the whistles, as the client had supplied a Modelu set with the whistle shield - this was test fitted and put aside (as it would be painted separately). I then started the lengthy task of masking up everything I didn't want green!
While the loco body was in paint, I applied the G coat of arms W branding to the tender.
Fresh from paint an unlined green loco.
Masking removed, various bits added and loco body reattached to the chassis (correct spoked bogie wheels as well). Also cabside number-plates & various decals added
Masking partially applied prior to her return trip to the paintshop, I sent the photo's to my client - he'd originally wanted her quite heavily weathered, but we both agreed that I should weather her like a previous loco I'd done for him.
All done and ready to return to her owner..
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