sean hpw

No worries rob, I love to see what others are upto, it often gives me ideas. I will add Tesco Value hairspray seems to work well enough, and cheap enough not to break the bank. I look forward to more. Sean

It seems to my observations that the NCB used an eclectic mix of what ever it could get cheaply for IU wagons, and tended to keep them going untill they literally fell apart. Bestwood and Hucknall (notts coal field) both had Ex Midland railway stock through till they closed down, alongside 16 tonners. They seemed to be in varied and interesting states of repair and many variations in livery too! One that comes to mind is an ex BR 16T (I'm not sure its number) with a length of rope around one buffer Shank to its end grab handle, the caption said it was holding the buffer beam up! So as mentioned, you can have a lot of fun with this area. Sean

Hi rob, Loving the work so far. If I may give a little advice though? First up, regards fixing the powders, some hair spray is a good option to try. It seems to effect colour a little less than varnish. Another point that comes to mind, why not try mixing and matching between powders and paints? Both Humberol and Phoenix do fantastic ranges to play with, in a range of finishes. The 56XX in my avatar photo is one example of a mixed media. Another is using a small dab of Humberol Metcote Gunmetal stippled onto a buffer head to replicate grease marks. It has just enough shine to look the part, a similar method can be used on the edges of gangway connectors. I would also suggest you try and take your pics in more natural light if at all possible! It shows the subtleties of your work infinatly better than artificial light. Keep up the good work my friend, please keep the photos coming and I hope I dont come across as being negative or picky! Sean

I know it is a very iffy subject to talk about, and for my personal preference it is a lot later than I generally model, but a client I am working for has a special interest in the period of '65-'69, so unfortunately I have to get to grip with this rather thorny subject, has he wants stock making up into that condition I meant no offence or upset to anyone, and apologise if I caused any. Sean

Hi all, I have a question regarding this odd traffic. First up, how were steamers taken to scrap yards? The only reference I found was an 8F being towed between two 20t brake vans by a class 14. Secondly, were there any especial rules to these trains? Such as limits of numbers of locos, barrier wagons between locos and such likes? Thanks in advance Sean

Love this, some really smart work going on here Nile, you and a couple of other members ave convinced me the merit of pre-grouping now... Sean

HAHAHA m bad, i am half asleep here Sean

Just read this through, fantastic photos and insight into railways ass the are now! Please keep the photos coming Sean

I wait with baited breath

Maybe have a fiddle with your airbrush? Sean

Beautifully done Callum, you got any other interesting projects on the cards? Sean

Absolutely stunning, really smart work my friend Sean

that is really nice my friend, good on you Sean

Gotta love putting that top coat on, i have done a good number of wagons of various types, I always get excited when that last coat goes on, I look forward to seeing how these come out Sean

Those are reeaallllyyy nicely done my friend, if I may offer my opinion (Not a criticism) in the photos the 16's all look fairly similar, maybe a little variation in tones would be nice? Just a thought of course Sean